Investor Kevin O'Leary announced that he partnered with an initiative seeking to acquire TikTok. The announcement comes as the social media platform is set to be banned across the United States later this month.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed any notion of forgiving Russian President Vladimir Putin during a podcast interview with Lex Fridman, citing atrocities committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Zelenskyy labeled Putin a child murderer and rejected the possibility of a peace deal involving forgiveness.
Donald Trump Jr. revealed in an interview with Newsmax that many Greenlanders support a stronger alliance with the United States, citing dissatisfaction with Denmark's governance. Trump Jr. recently visited the Arctic territory with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, describing a warm reception from locals who expressed frustration with their treatment by Denmark.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once one of the most powerful figures in state politics, took the stand this week to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial.
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on Sunday, introducing significant changes to Social Security benefits for nearly three million Americans.
Former President Donald Trump suggested Canada could join the United States as the 51st state, following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement earlier today.
Republican lawmakers in Michigan are voicing strong opposition to a plan by the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to clear over 400 acres of forest in Otsego County to make way for a solar panel farm.
Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the “Godfather of AI,” has expressed his backing for Elon Musk's ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI over the company's controversial transition from a non-profit research organization to a for-profit entity. Hinton, a Nobel laureate and AI pioneer, criticized OpenAI's move to abandon its non-profit status, a decision that has sparked significant concern within the AI community, including among OpenAI's co-founders, such as Musk.
Nigel Farage delivered a hopeful New Year message from Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, highlighting Britain's challenges and opportunities for renewal. Speaking as a leader of Reform UK, Farage emphasized that the UK faces societal, economic, and cultural decline due to decades of poor leadership from both major parties. However, he expressed optimism about the political momentum gained by his party and called for a collective effort to rebuild the nation.
The official X account for Ford Motor Company was reportedly compromised on Monday, resulting in the posting of inflammatory messages, including one labeling Israel a "terrorist state."
