China is reportedly exploring the sale of TikTok’s US operations to Elon Musk, according to Bloomberg News. This development follows a US law requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its US business or face shutdown. The law, set to take effect soon, stems from allegations that TikTok allows Beijing to spy on users and spread propaganda, claims that ByteDance and China have strongly denied.A possible deal under discussion would see Musk’s social media company, X (formerly Twitter), acquire TikTok’s US operations, valued between $40 and $50 billion, and integrate it into X’s platform. However, how Musk could finance
Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence recently shared details about his first conversation with Donald Trump in four years. The encounter occurred at former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. Pence revealed that Trump greeted him with a handshake, and their brief exchange offered a glimmer of reconciliation. Pence stated that the handshake symbolized hope for moving past the political and personal discord stemming from their tumultuous departure from office in 2021.Their relationship had soured after Trump criticized Pence for certifying the 2020 election results during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Reflecting
In 2024, Earth experienced its hottest year on record, surpassing 2023's global average temperature by a significant margin. Data from major weather agencies, including the European Commission's Copernicus Climate Service, the UK Met Office, and Japan’s meteorological department, revealed that temperatures exceeded the 1.5°C threshold above pre-industrial levels set by the 2015 Paris Agreement. Copernicus reported a warming of 1.6°C, while Japan and the UK noted slightly lower values. This sharp increase reflects the intensifying impacts of human-driven greenhouse gas emissions, primarily from burning fossil fuels.July 10, 2024, became the hottest day recorded in human history, with an average global
President-elect Donald Trump has stirred global controversy with his expansionist agenda, hinting at military or economic actions to take back control of the Panama Canal and acquire Danish-controlled Greenland. Speaking to reporters ahead of his Jan. 20 inauguration, Trump emphasized the strategic importance of the Panama Canal for the U.S., leaving open the possibility of military intervention to secure it. Similarly, he underscored Greenland's critical role in national security, noting its mineral wealth and existing U.S. military base.A delegation led by Donald Trump Jr. is currently visiting Greenland, fueling speculation about U.S. intentions to acquire the autonomous Danish territory. Trump
A tragic shooting attack on a bus carrying Israelis in the occupied West Bank claimed the lives of three individuals and left six others injured on January 6, 2025. The attack occurred in the Palestinian village of Al-Funduq, situated on a critical east-west road in the territory. The victims' identities and that of the attacker have yet to be confirmed.The incident highlights the escalating violence in the region following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack from Gaza, which set off a chain of retaliatory events and conflicts. The West Bank, a region with a population of approximately 3 million Palestinians
On Saturday, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden presented the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to 20 individuals, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, philanthropist George Soros, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, scientist Bill Nye, and actor Denzel Washington. Due to a scheduling conflict, Argentine football icon Lionel Messi was unable to attend the ceremony at the White House.In a heartfelt speech, Biden described the recipients as "extraordinary people" who shaped America’s culture and values through their dedication and efforts. Former President Bill Clinton, members of his Cabinet, and other notable figures attended the event in
In a historic moment for the Indian American community, six leaders were sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on January 3, 2025, the largest number to date. Congressman Dr. Ami Bera, who has served for 12 years, celebrated the milestone, recalling his journey as the sole Indian American in Congress in 2012.The six representatives, all Democrats, include Dr. Ami Bera (California-7th), Ro Khanna (California-17th), Raja Krishnamoorthi (Illinois-8th), Pramila Jayapal (Washington-7th), Shri Thanedar (Michigan-13th), and newcomer Suhash Subramanian (Virginia-10th). Collectively, they form the informal “Samosa Caucus,” coined by Mr. Krishnamoorthi.Prominent figures among them, such as Ms. Jayapal, lead a progressive
On January 1, 2025, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, killing the driver and injuring seven bystanders. The vehicle was packed with fireworks and gas canisters, which caused the massive blast. The driver, identified as 37-year-old Army Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, was an active-duty Green Beret.Authorities are investigating the motives behind the explosion, as well as potential links to a separate attack in New Orleans that occurred the same day. The incident has raised concerns about the driver’s intentions and whether the event was part of a larger coordinated act.Tesla CEO Elon Musk issued
A devastating attack occurred on New Year's Day in New Orleans' French Quarter when a man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more. The FBI identified the attacker as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen from Texas, who allegedly carried out the attack under ISIS inspiration, as evidenced by videos he posted hours before the incident. The truck was adorned with an ISIS flag and equipped with potential improvised explosive devices (IEDs).The attacker bypassed police barricades before crashing into revelers. After exiting the vehicle, he engaged in
