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Trump criticized Norway after the prize was awarded to Navi Pillay. He stated that the award had been discredited and credited himself with preventing wars.
The former producer was found guilty of sexually assaulting Miriam Haley in 2006. Weinstein denies the accusation.
Democrats in the U. S. Congress are investigating a Russian businessman’s payment for Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding parties in the Bahamas. The oligarch did not provide any objections.
Travis Kelce confirmed his wedding to Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden. The ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler.
Trump posted an AI-generated clip showing armed geese patrolling Lake Ontario, which he renamed. Canada and New York rejected the new name.
Donald Trump announced the immediate renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America. It borders Canada and the state of New York.
Trump proposed renaming Lake Ontario Lake America amid the trade conflict. Canadians and the premier of Ontario opposed the idea.
Amazon plans to cover around 500 U. S. communities with drone delivery by the end of the year. The expansion requires permits from local authorities.
American actress Hayden Panettiere was found unconscious in South Carolina, but efforts to save her were unsuccessful. A possible overdose has been mentioned as a preliminary explanation, but the exact cause of death will be determined after an autopsy.
Thirty U. S. states have filed a lawsuit against Meta, seeking more than $1 trillion in compensation for violating child protection laws. The company may be forced to remove like counters and limit notifications for minors.
U. S. prosecutors are investigating FIFA's use of dynamic pricing for the 2026 World Cup. Fans are complaining about sky-high prices and changes to their seat locations.
Donald Trump criticized Zohran Mamdani for the initiative to raise taxes for the wealthy. The mayor plans to use this to finance social programs and cover the deficit.
A study of palliative patients revealed frequent visions of relatives and journeys. Such dreams bring peace and reduce the fear of the end of life.
Decarlos Brown will not be able to stand trial for the murder of Iryna Zarutska due to his mental health condition. An examination confirmed his inability to understand the process and assist in his defense.
Former US President Bill Clinton stated that he was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and committed no wrongdoing. He flew on Epstein's plane before his conviction but claims he had no knowledge of his sex trafficking.
A powerful storm in the US has killed at least 14 people and left hundreds of thousands without electricity. Over 10,000 flights have been canceled, and schools and roads across the country are closed.
A powerful winter storm has swept across the US, causing snow, ice, and power outages. Over 9,000 flights have been canceled, and 16 states have declared a state of emergency.
A federal court in New York dismissed a lawsuit against Tesla, where the driver blamed a faulty display for a road accident. The judge ruled that there was no evidence of a technical malfunction, and the accident was caused by human error and weather conditions.
Josh Grunbaum, Commissioner of the Federal Procurement Service, has joined the American delegation in Moscow to discuss peace in Ukraine. He is a senior advisor to Donald Trump's newly formed "Peace Council."
In Virginia, liquor store employees found a drunk raccoon in the restroom. The animal broke bottles and drank alcohol, after which it was taken to a shelter.
A powerful snowstorm brought up to 25 centimeters of snow and ice to New England. This followed record November snowfalls in the Midwest, which complicated travel.
UK health authorities are warning of a particularly severe flu season in the Northern Hemisphere. This is due to a new H3N2 strain that has several mutations and has already caused an early start to the flu season in the UK.
The US Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for 13 states. Heavy snowfall, ice, and gusty winds are expected, with up to 38 centimeters of snow in some areas.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and his team are looking for new ideas to end the 38-day US government shutdown. This comes after attempts to force Democrats to vote for the House-passed funding bill failed.
American geneticist James Watson died at the age of 97 in East Northport. He was one of the discoverers of the structure of DNA in 1953 and a Nobel laureate in 1962.
A group of Democrats and Republicans in the US House of Representatives has presented a compromise proposal to overcome the month-long government shutdown. The initiative provides for a two-year extension of increased tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act.
US Vice President J. D. Vance stated that the Trump administration would pay service members this week, despite the ongoing government shutdown. This comes amid a budget stalemate affecting other federal services and social programs.
A unique mid-century modern residential complex, associated with Jimi Hendrix, is listed for sale in Woodstock, New York, for $3. 5 million. The house, built in 1969 and designed by architect John Storyk, who also created Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios, is located on a 3.5-hectare plot.
The New York Attorney General pleads not guilty in the fraud case, considering the trial to be political pressure from Trump.
US President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of former Republican Congressman George Santos, who was sentenced to over 7 years in prison for fraud. Trump stated that Santos was subjected to cruel treatment in solitary confinement and always voted Republican.