Trump And Musk Explode In Public Fight After Billionaire Calls President Ungrateful
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Trump And Musk Explode In Public Fight After Billionaire Calls President Ungrateful

The relationship between President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has deteriorated into a public dispute, with both men exchanging harsh criticisms over Trump's domestic spending legislation. The conflict escalated throughout Thursday on their respective social media platforms, marking a dramatic turn in their previously collaborative partnership. Trump initially expressed disappointment with Musk's opposition to his administration's major tax and spending bill, questioning whether their "great relationship" could continue. Musk responded by accusing Trump of "ingratitude" and claiming ", Without me, Trump would have lost the election." However, both appeared to moderate their positions later, with Trump telling Politico, "It's going very well, never done better" and his aides scheduling a Friday phone call with Musk. Musk also acknowledged the need for reconciliation in response to a post by Trump supporter Bill Ackman. The dispute centers on Trump's spending […]

Massive Russian Strike Kills Four in Kyiv as Peace Talks Stall
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Massive Russian Strike Kills Four in Kyiv as Peace Talks Stall

At least four people died and 20 were injured during overnight Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, according to local officials. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported Friday morning that search and rescue operations continued across multiple locations, with 16 wounded individuals hospitalized. Ukrainian authorities stated that Russian forces launched 407 drones and 45 missiles, including cruise and ballistic types. Ukraine's defense systems successfully destroyed approximately 200 drones and 30 missiles. The attack created widespread fear and destruction across the capital. Multiple explosions echoed through Kyiv as falling debris sparked fires in several districts while air defense systems worked to intercept incoming projectiles, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Administration. "Our air defence crews are doing everything possible. But we must protect one another โ€“ stay safe," Tkachenko wrote on Telegram. Ukraine's human rights chief, […]

Tech Giants Carbon Emissions Explode 150% As AI Boom Devours Global Energy
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Tech Giants Carbon Emissions Explode 150% As AI Boom Devours Global Energy

The United Nations' digital agency reports that operational carbon emissions from leading technology companies increased an average of 150 percent between 2020 and 2023, driven by artificial intelligence investments and expanding data center operations that significantly boosted global electricity consumption. Amazon's operational emissions surged 182 percent in 2023 compared to 2020 levels, while Microsoft recorded 155 percent growth, Meta increased 145 percent, and Google's parent company Alphabet rose 138 percent during the same timeframe, according to the UN's International Telecommunication Union (ITU). These figures encompass both direct operational emissions and those from purchased energy consumption, as detailed in ITU's new assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from the world's top 200 digital companies spanning 2020 to 2023. The UN agency attributes this sharp increase to recent AI breakthroughs and growing demand for digital services including cloud computing. "Advances in digital innovation […]

Judge Threatens To Remove Diddy From Courtroom For Making Faces At Jury
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Judge Threatens To Remove Diddy From Courtroom For Making Faces At Jury

The judge overseeing Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial has warned the music mogul about potential removal from the courtroom after he was observed nodding and making facial expressions toward jury members. Judge Arun Subramanian described Combs' behavior as "absolutely unacceptable." The defendant's legal team assured the court such conduct would not reoccur. The judge noted that Combs was "vigorously nodding" during cross-examination of Bryana Bongolan, a friend of Combs' former girlfriend Cassie Ventura who has accused the rapper of threatening her by holding her over a balcony. Combs has entered not guilty pleas to all charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. New Witness Testimony The court heard testimony from a woman identified as "Jane," who maintained a relationship with Combs from 2021 until his arrest in 2024. Jane described her relationship's early stages as exciting, recounting trips to Miami, […]

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Scottish Property Torched Minutes After Double Murder in Spanish Resort

Police are investigating a firebombing incident in Scotland that occurred shortly after two men were fatally shot in Spain. Eddie Lyons Jnr and Ross Monaghan, who had reported connections to organized crime, were killed by a masked gunman outside a bar in Fuengirola, Costa Del Sol, on Saturday evening. The shooting occurred at a pub registered to Monaghan while patrons were watching the Champions League final. A masked individual exited a vehicle and opened fire on the targets outside the establishment. Minutes after the Spain incident, a property in the Renfrewshire village of Bridge of Weir was set alight, causing significant damage. The incident occurred shortly before 11.30 pm, prompting a response from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and police. A window was reportedly broken, and the interior sustained smoke damage. Paisley CID is investigating the firebombing and examining […]

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Verstappen Penalized Following Spanish Grand Prix Collision with Russell

Max Verstappen received a 10-second penalty after colliding with George Russell's Mercedes during the Spanish Grand Prix, dropping him from fifth to 10th place in the final standings. The incident left Verstappen 49 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri, who secured victory ahead of teammate Lando Norris for McLaren. Russell commented on the collision: "Totally unnecessary and sort of lets him down. I don't know what he was thinking. It doesn't really make sense to deliberately crash into somebody and risk damaging your own car, risk a penalty. In the end, I'm not going to lose sleep over it because I ultimately benefited from those antics." Verstappen responded, "He has his view, I have my view," and indicated he would "bring some tissues next time." He acknowledged the incident as "a misjudgment" but declined to engage in a detailed discussion. […]

China Warns US Against Playing With Fire After Taiwan Invasion Claims
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China Warns US Against Playing With Fire After Taiwan Invasion Claims

China has issued a stern warning to the United States following comments by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a major security summit in Singapore, where he characterized China as a regional threat. At the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday, Hegseth stated that China was "credibly preparing" for military action that could alter Asia's power dynamics, specifically alleging that Beijing was rehearsing a potential invasion of Taiwan. The comments triggered an immediate response from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which emphasized that Taiwan is an internal Chinese matter and cautioned foreign nations against exploiting the issue. China considers Taiwan, which governs itself independently, to be part of its territory and has committed to reunification by force if necessary. Taiwan's government disputes Beijing's sovereignty claims, maintaining that only Taiwan's residents can determine their future. "The US should not entertain illusions about using the […]

Appeals Court Blocks Trump Mass Firing Plans As Legal Battle Intensifies
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Appeals Court Blocks Trump Mass Firing Plans As Legal Battle Intensifies

An appeals court has ruled that mass firings of federal employees ordered by President Donald Trump will remain paused. Trump had signed an executive order in February directing agency heads to begin "large-scale reductions" in federal staffing. These workforce reduction efforts were initially halted by a California judge earlier this month. On Friday, the San Francisco-based appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to lift that injunction in a 2-1 ruling. The administration retains the option to appeal to the US Supreme Court. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stated that "The Executive Order at issue here far exceeds the President's supervisory powers under the Constitution," while acknowledging that "The President enjoys significant removal power concerning the appointed officers of federal agencies." The Trump administration had requested an emergency stay of the injunction issued by Judge Susan Illston of San […]

Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50% While Announcing Major Japan Deal
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Trump Doubles Steel Tariffs to 50% While Announcing Major Japan Deal

President Donald Trump announced the US will increase tariff rates on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, effective Wednesday. Speaking at a Pittsburgh rally Friday, Trump said the measure would strengthen the local steel industry and national supply while reducing dependence on China. He also revealed that $14bn would be invested in regional steel production through a US Steel-Nippon Steel partnership, though he later told reporters the final deal remained under review. The announcement represents another shift in Trump's tariff strategy since returning to office in January. "There will be no layoffs and no outsourcing whatsoever, and every US steelworker will soon receive a well-deserved $5,000 bonus," Trump told the crowd of steelworkers to enthusiastic applause. Steelworkers had expressed concern about how Japan would honor union contracts regulating pay and hiring under the US-Japan trade arrangement. Trump claimed […]

China Defence Minister No-Show Sparks Speculation at Major Asian Summit
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China Defence Minister No-Show Sparks Speculation at Major Asian Summit

China's Defence Minister Dong Jun was notably absent from this weekend's Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia's premier security forum, marking the first time since 2019 that Beijing has not sent its defence minister to the high-level event. Instead of Dong, China dispatched a delegation of lower-ranking representatives to the annual gathering at Singapore's Shangri-La Hotel. The absence occurred during heightened tensions between China and the United States, raising questions about Beijing's diplomatic strategy. The no-show meant no face-to-face meeting between Dong and his US counterpart, Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, who delivered pointed warnings about China's military intentions during his address to delegates. "It has to be clear to all that Beijing is credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific," Hegseth told the forum, citing China's military drills around Taiwan and […]

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