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Trump's 'Gold Card' Visa Starting At $1 Million Granted To Just 1 Person So Far
Howard Lutnick said at a cabinet meeting that the gold card would raise $1 trillion in revenue and help "balance the budget".
1 Dead, 5 Injured As Groups Exchange Gunfire Inside Louisiana Mall
Authorities described the shooting inside the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge as a confrontation between two groups of people and not a random attack.
'Immigrants Strengthen America': US Lawmaker Slams Trump's "Hellhole" Post
The controversy comes at a time when immigration remains a deeply polarising issue in US politics.
Pope Leo Says Migrants Being Treated 'Worse Than House Pets'
Pope Leo on Thursday decried the world's treatment of immigrants, saying that often migrants and refugees seeking to escape violence or
'Stop, Stop, Stop', Then A Crash: What Caused LaGuardia Airport Accident
Multiple communication failures and a lack of proper equipment were behind a fatal collision between a fire truck and an Air Canada Express plane on the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, according to a preliminary investigation report published
US Offers $10 Million Reward For Intel On Abu Waala al Wa'eli. Who Is He?
Given KSS's activities in advancing Iran's interests in the region and their ongoing campaign against US forces in Iraq and Syria, the US Department of State designated Wa'eli as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist on November 17, 2023.
US Soldier, Who Used Classified Intel To Win $400,000 Bet On Maduro Raid, Charged
Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture Maduro in January and used his access to classified information to make money on the prediction market site Polymarket.
Woman, 5 Children Released From Longest ICE Detention Of Family Under Trump
A woman and her five children, whose immigration detention of over 10 months marked the longest family detention under President Donald Trump's
"One Leader, One Nation": Iran Hits Back At Trump's Leadership Remarks
Developments over the weekend around the Strait of Hormuz pointed to serious differences within Iran over how much ground to give in negotiations.
"Clock's Ticking": Trump's New Ultimatum To Iran, Rules Out Nuke Strike
Trump said he has no plans of deploying nuclear arms but maintained that the Islamic Republic was already "decimated" through conventional means.
Lebanon, Israel Agree To Extend Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire By 3 Weeks, Says Trump
Trump told reporters that Israel has a right to defend itself "if they're shot at, and they will."
Canadian Man Sets World Record By Planting 23,060 Trees In 24 Hours
This achievement stands as a significant example of individual effort in tree planting within a short period.
2 Giants, 20 Scientists: Mysterious Deaths, Disappearances Rattle US, China
In Washington, at least 11 incidents involving scientists in areas such as nuclear technology, space research and advanced weapons are under scrutiny.
Millions Of Americans May Now Also Be Considered Canadian Under New Law
Since the new law took effect December 15, immigration lawyers in the United States and Canada say they have been overwhelmed by clients seeking help submitting proof of citizenship applications.
Trump To Meet Lebanon, Israel Envoys During Peace Talks
With Trump struggling to push Iran into a deal on the wider regional war, the United States is hoping for progress on Lebanon, which Israel has pounded in response to Hezbollah fire.
Mojtaba Injured, A 'Board' Of Generals Helps Take The Calls In Iran
The president and his cabinet have largely been tasked with maintaining internal stability, ensuring consistent supplies of essentials like food and fuel, and keeping day-to-day governance running smoothly, according to officials familiar with the situation.
Meta To Layoff 10% Workforce Amid Heavy AI Investments: Report
Meta will lay off about 8,000 employees and leave thousands of other positions next month, a source told AFP.
Air Defence System Activated In Tehran Amid Reports Of Explosions
The IRNA state news agency said the "sound of air defence firing" was heard in western Tehran.
Microsoft Offers Voluntary Retirement To 8,750 Employees In US
About 7% of the US workforce will be eligible for the buyouts, according to a person familiar with the planning. Microsoft has never previously done buyouts of this scale, said the person, who requested anonymity to discuss an internal matter.
