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Erika Kirk Confronts Conspiracy Theories About Her Jewelry Following Husband Charlie Kirk's Murder
Dec 12, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Erika Kirk, now CEO of Turning Point USA following her husband Charlie Kirk's murder, addresses conspiracy theories about her jewelry and online harassment while her husband's alleged killer prepares for court. She reveals wearing Charlie's blood-stained pendant and expresses concern about the emotional impact these theories have on her family and staff.
Teens Forced into Parental Roles as Immigration Crackdown Separates Families in Louisiana
Dec 12, 2025 05:03 pm CST
Louisiana's immigration enforcement operation "Catahoula Crunch" has resulted in over 250 arrests, forcing US citizen teenagers to suddenly become caregivers and providers when their undocumented parents are detained. The operation has created family crises as children like 18-year-old Jonathan Escalante must navigate adult responsibilities while families are left with minimal information about their detained loved ones.
Iranian Child Bride Escapes Death Row After Family Accepts Rs 85 Lakh Blood Money
Dec 12, 2025 04:57 pm CST
A 25-year-old former child bride in Iran gained freedom from death row after her deceased husband's family accepted blood money of Rs 85 lakh. Goli Kouhkan, forced into marriage at age 12, faced execution for the death of her abusive husband in 2018. Her case highlights the plight of women and child brides under Iran's qisas law, where many women are executed for killing abusive partners.
Volodymyr Zelensky: The Defiant Wartime Leader Facing His Greatest Challenges
Dec 12, 2025 04:52 pm CST
From comedian to wartime president, Volodymyr Zelensky has defied expectations since Russia's 2022 invasion. Now facing military setbacks, political pressure, and international complications, Ukraine's leader must navigate his most difficult period yet while maintaining domestic support and international alliances in his fight for national survival.
Nepal's Anti-Corruption Protests Cause $586 Million Economic Loss and Require $252 Million for Reconstruction
Dec 12, 2025 04:35 pm CST
Recent youth-led anti-corruption protests in Nepal resulted in $586 million in economic losses to the nation's $42 billion economy. The demonstrations, which forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation, destroyed significant government infrastructure and will require over $252 million for reconstruction, while the interim government prepares for elections in 2026.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2: Enhanced AI Model with Superior Spreadsheet and Presentation Capabilities
Dec 12, 2025 04:31 pm CST
OpenAI has released its advanced GPT-5.2 AI model, offering significant improvements in general intelligence, coding, and long-context understanding. The new model excels at creating spreadsheets, building presentations, and managing complex projects, and will be available in three variants for paid subscribers. This launch follows an internal "code red" to accelerate development in response to Google's Gemini 3, coinciding with a $1 billion investment from Disney.
Off-Duty Alaska Airlines Pilot Attempts to Disable Aircraft Engines While Under Influence of Psychedelic Mushrooms
Dec 12, 2025 04:21 pm CST
In a shocking aviation incident from October 2023, an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot named Joseph Emerson attempted to shut down a commercial aircraft's engines mid-flight while experiencing effects from psychedelic mushrooms. The Horizon Air flight carrying 83 passengers made an emergency landing in Portland after the on-duty crew successfully intervened, leading to Emerson's arrest and subsequent legal consequences.
Son of MH370 Victim Continues 11-Year Search for Truth About Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight
Dec 12, 2025 03:49 pm CST
For over a decade, Jiang Hui has sought answers about Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014 with his mother among the 239 people on board. Despite a new search announcement and recent compensation rulings, he remains determined to find the truth behind aviation's greatest mystery while preserving his mother's memory without declaring her deceased.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: AI Expanding the Frontier of Innovation Across Industries
Dec 12, 2025 03:29 pm CST
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, speaking at the Microsoft AI Tour in Mumbai, explained how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing innovation possibilities across sectors. He emphasized that AI requires new development approaches, with organizations needing to integrate data, tools and workflows while embracing both unlearning and learning to adapt to this rapidly evolving technological frontier.
Trump's Proposed 'Core Five' Superclub: A New Global Power Forum Including India, Russia, China and Japan
Dec 12, 2025 02:50 pm CST
Reports indicate President Trump is exploring the creation of a 'C5' or 'Core Five' forum comprising the US, Russia, China, India, and Japan. This potential new global power alliance would bypass traditional wealth and democracy requirements of existing forums like the G7, focusing instead on major population centers and military-economic powers, raising concerns among traditional US allies about Western unity.