President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will not accept the annual $450,000 presidential salary. The same decision was made during his first term.
An illness called "Disease X" spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to 31 deaths. There are more than 400 cases of the illness, according to a statement from the World Health Organization (WHO).
The family of Luigi Mangione, the Ivy League graduate charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, expressed shock and devastation following his arrest. In a statement shared by Nino Mangione, a Republican delegate in Baltimore County, the family offered prayers for Thompson's family and urged public prayers for all involved. They emphasized that they were learning details through media reports and could not provide additional comments.
A San Francisco woman who has long championed the "defund the police" movement is now facing the consequences of the policies she supported—and finding little sympathy from the public.
American Airlines announced it will not resume flights to Haiti in February, citing the worsening gang violence and instability in the Caribbean nation.
Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of its crown prince, has attempted to portray itself as a progressive force on the global stage by committing to fight violence against women and heading a UN commission.
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed former U.S. President Donald Trump to Paris on Saturday with a display of presidential ceremony, marking a renewed phase in their relationship after Trump's return to the political spotlight.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has expressed surprise at the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, where he and Vice President Kamala Harris failed to secure the White House. In an interview with Minnesota news outlet KSTP on Thursday, Walz reflected on the campaign, its challenges, and his feelings following the loss.
