The suspect in the Cybertruck explosion attack outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas is believed to have served at the same military base as the suspect in the New Orleans attack.
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.
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) stated on Newsmax’s Newsline that Russia could be defeated within a year if properly isolated and if Ukraine is sufficiently armed. McCormick expressed confidence in President-Elect Donald Trump’s ability to broker a resolution to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, despite reported resistance from the Kremlin to Trump’s proposed peace plan.
In his New Year's address, Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted China's resilience and confidence while acknowledging the challenges posed by global uncertainties. Xi's speech, delivered ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, emphasized the strength of China's economy, noting its ability to overcome obstacles despite external pressures and the ongoing need for economic transformation.
PJM, the largest power grid operator in the U.S., faces increasing scrutiny as it struggles to balance growing energy demands with the transition to renewable resources. The organization manages the flow of power across 13 states and Washington D.C., but critics argue that outdated systems and slow project approvals are driving up costs for consumers.
America First Legal, a conservative advocacy group founded by Stephen Miller, incoming deputy chief of staff for policy under President-elect Donald Trump, is intensifying efforts to hold sanctuary cities and states accountable for defying federal immigration laws. The group has sent 249 letters to officials in areas with sanctuary policies, warning them against obstructing federal immigration authorities.
