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Elon Musk bashes the $500 billion AI project Trump announced, claiming its backers don’t ‘have the money’
January 23, 2025
Elon Musk bashes the $500 billion AI project Trump announced, claiming its backers don’t ‘have the money’
CNN — Shortly after President Donald Trump announced a new massive AI infrastructure investment from the White House, “First Buddy”…
Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
January 22, 2025
Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration
Hong Kong CNN — Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed to take his country’s ties with Russia to a new level…
Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader
January 22, 2025
Putin’s ‘not doing so well,’ says Trump in unusually critical remarks on Kremlin leader
Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — His inauguration speech was loudest in its silence on Ukraine. But hours later, US President Donald…
UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’
January 22, 2025
UN experts urge Thailand not to deport dozens of Uyghurs to China where they face ‘real risk of torture’
CNN — International pressure is mounting on Thailand – including from the new US administration – over the fate of…
Republicans struggle to answer for Trump’s pardon of January 6 defendants just hours into his presidency
January 22, 2025
Republicans struggle to answer for Trump’s pardon of January 6 defendants just hours into his presidency
Washington CNN — Republican senators struggled to defend Donald Trump’s decision to commute and pardon hundreds of January 6 protesters,…
Extreme weather events like the LA wildfires are creating climate refugees. Where do they go?
January 21, 2025
Extreme weather events like the LA wildfires are creating climate refugees. Where do they go?
CNN — Nic Arnzen can spot people who, like him, have lost their homes to the LA wildfires. “We have…
Trump signs actions to pull US out of Paris climate agreement, intends to promote fossil fuels and mineral mining
January 21, 2025
Trump signs actions to pull US out of Paris climate agreement, intends to promote fossil fuels and mineral mining
CNN — President Donald Trump signed executive actions Monday and cemented his intent to double down on fossil fuels and…
World leaders welcome Trump’s return to the White House
January 21, 2025
World leaders welcome Trump’s return to the White House
CNN — World leaders congratulated President Donald Trump on his inauguration Monday, with many urging stronger alliances or continued cooperation…
A magnitude 6 earthquake hits southern Taiwan, leaving 15 people with minor injuries
January 21, 2025
A magnitude 6 earthquake hits southern Taiwan, leaving 15 people with minor injuries
Taipei, Taiwan (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of six struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the…
Pope describes Trump’s planned deportations of immigrants as a ‘disgrace’
January 20, 2025
Pope describes Trump’s planned deportations of immigrants as a ‘disgrace’
CNN — Pope Francis has criticized US President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to deport immigrants as a “disgrace.” The pontiff, speaking…