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Hope Walz Confronts Donald Trump Jr Over Defending Derogatory Slur Against Her Father
Dec 11, 2025 01:37 pm CST
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's daughter Hope delivers a powerful response to Donald Trump Jr after he defended the use of a derogatory slur against her father, highlighting contrasting family dynamics and calling out Trump Jr's apparent "daddy issues" in a viral social media exchange.
How Charlie Kirk's Assassination Transformed Elon Musk's Public Life and Security Concerns
Dec 11, 2025 01:34 pm CST
Elon Musk reveals how the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has forced him to limit public appearances due to serious security concerns. The Tesla CEO describes life as being in "hardcore mode" where one mistake could be fatal, while authorities pursue first-degree murder charges against the 22-year-old alleged shooter.
US Military Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions Between Nations
Dec 11, 2025 12:29 pm CST
The United States has seized a major oil tanker off Venezuela's coast in a military operation, escalating tensions between the nations. President Trump announced the seizure while Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado prepares to address the world after months in hiding. The action comes amid a significant US naval presence in the Caribbean and accusations of illegitimate leadership against President Nicolas Maduro.
India Condemns Pakistan's "Trade and Transit Terrorism" Against Afghanistan at UN Security Council Meeting
Dec 11, 2025 12:18 pm CST
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, criticized Pakistan for what he termed "trade and transit terrorism" against Afghanistan during a recent UN Security Council meeting. Amid ongoing border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, India expressed support for Afghanistan's territorial integrity while condemning actions that violate international law and WTO norms. The statement highlights India's continued advocacy for peace and stability in the region.
Indian National Sentenced to 90 Months in US Prison for $2.2 Million Elder Fraud Scheme
Dec 11, 2025 12:17 pm CST
An Indian national has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for orchestrating a sophisticated elder fraud scheme across five Midwestern states, resulting in over $2.2 million in losses. Ligneshkumar H Patel personally visited elderly victims' homes, impersonating law enforcement officials to collect money and gold as part of a larger conspiracy targeting vulnerable seniors.
Elon Musk Confirms SpaceX IPO Plans for 2026 with Potential $1 Trillion Valuation
Dec 11, 2025 12:08 pm CST
Elon Musk has confirmed reports about SpaceX's upcoming initial public offering planned for 2026, which aims to raise over $25 billion and potentially value the aerospace company at more than $1 trillion. The confirmation came through a brief exchange with Ars Technica journalist Eric Berger on social platform X, where Musk stated "As usual, Eric is accurate" regarding reports of the company going public.
Trump's India Tariffs Push Modi Closer to Putin: Congressional Warning on Strategic Misstep
Dec 11, 2025 11:50 am CST
Congressional Democrats warn that President Trump's punitive tariffs and H-1B visa fees are jeopardizing the critical US-India strategic partnership, citing PM Modi's warm reception of Russian President Putin as evidence of India's shifting alignments. Experts testify that the administration's confrontational approach risks undermining decades of bipartisan progress in bilateral relations and may have lasting geopolitical consequences as India seeks alternative partnerships.
Google Appoints Amin Vahdat as Chief Technologist for AI Infrastructure Amid Tech Giants' Computing Race
Dec 11, 2025 11:43 am CST
Google has appointed longtime executive Amin Vahdat as chief technologist for AI infrastructure as tech giants compete for AI dominance. The strategic move comes as Google increases investments in data centers and hardware, with capital expenditures expected to exceed $90 billion this year, highlighting how computing capacity is becoming the crucial differentiator in the artificial intelligence market.
Elon Musk's Path to Becoming World's First Trillionaire Through SpaceX IPO and Tesla Growth
Dec 11, 2025 11:13 am CST
Elon Musk could potentially become the world's first trillionaire if SpaceX goes public at a $1.5 trillion valuation, potentially more than doubling his current $460.6 billion fortune. His 42% stake in SpaceX would be worth approximately $625 billion post-IPO, complementing his substantial Tesla holdings and recent twelve-figure compensation package. While challenging, Musk's path to trillionaire status is increasingly feasible through either SpaceX's rapid valuation growth or Tesla achieving ambitious performance targets.
Fatal Fire Destroys Historic Pravoberezhnny Market in St Petersburg: 1 Dead, 2 Injured
Dec 11, 2025 11:08 am CST
A massive fire engulfed the historic Soviet-era Pravoberezhnny Market in St Petersburg, Russia, resulting in one death and two injuries. Approximately 100 people were evacuated as firefighters battled the 1,500-square-meter blaze. Officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire that rapidly spread through the culturally significant structure built between 1979-1983.