President Joe Biden issued 39 pardons and commuted nearly 1,500 sentences on Thursday, marking the largest single-day act of clemency in U.S. history. The move affects Americans convicted of non-violent crimes, with the White House citing rehabilitation and contributions to community safety as reasons for the clemency.
The Labour Party-led UK government announced it will uphold a ban on prescribing puberty blockers to minors, citing warnings from medical experts about “unacceptable” risks. Health Secretary Wes Streeting affirmed the decision Tuesday, emphasizing that children’s healthcare must be grounded in evidence and caution.
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and other foreign leaders to attend his January 20 inauguration in Washington, according to Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump transition team. The invitation was reportedly extended in early November, shortly after Trump’s November 5 election victory. The move highlights Trump's willingness to engage with global powers early in his presidency.
The large mysterious drones reported flying over parts of New Jersey in recent weeks appear to avoid detection by traditional methods, like helicopters and radio, according to a state lawmaker briefed Wednesday by the Department of Homeland Security.
Border Patrol agents seized nearly five pounds of fentanyl pills and arrested two suspects in eastern San Diego County this week following a short pursuit along Interstate 8, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
In a dramatic turn of events following South Korea's brief imposition of martial law, former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun attempted suicide while in detention but was stopped by officials.
Bill Belichick, the six-time Super Bowl-winning coach, will return to coaching, but not in the NFL. Instead, he's heading to Chapel Hill to take the helm of the University of North Carolina's football team, as confirmed by OutKick's Trey Wallace on Wednesday night.
