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In a move that has caused quite the stir, US President Joe Biden has taken to the airwaves, expressing his deep dismay over Meta's recent decision to abandon its fact-checking efforts on Facebook and Instagram in the United States. He didn't mince words, labeling the decision “really shameful”. And honestly, who can blame him? After all, in an age where misinformation spreads faster than a cat meme, the last thing we need is a tech giant tossing its fact-checking responsibilities out the window like yesterday’s…

On December 29, a Jeju Air jet tragically crashed near Muan airport in South Korea, marking a dark chapter in aviation history. The incident claimed the lives of 179 people, making it the deadliest airplane accident ever recorded on South Korean soil. To add to the mystery, the flight’s black boxes—those all-important flight data and cockpit voice recorders—stopped recording just four minutes before the aircraft collided with a concrete structure. Talk about cutting things a little too close for comfort. Now, this wasn’t…

Dermot and Anne Tuohy, an Irish couple, found themselves hastily escaping their Los Angeles residence as the Palisades Fire wreaked havoc, leaving their neighborhood in smoldering ruins. They consider themselves fortunate—“the lucky ones," as they put it. "We call Pacific Palisades home, which is split into two sections: the 'village' and the Highlands. Thankfully, we’re in the Highlands, though it suffered some damage; the village, however, is a total loss," Mr. Tuohy shared during an interview with RTÉ News, his…

In an urgent response to the raging Palisades wildfire in Los Angeles, helicopters dropped water and fire retardant on the steep terrains, aiming to curtail its unsettling eastward advance. The intensity of firefighting on the ground has surged dramatically, especially with wind gusts poised to reach a staggering 113 km/h, posing an additional peril to containment efforts. Tragically, the consequences of these wildfires have already claimed the lives of at least 16 individuals, leaving neighborhoods devastated and pushing…

In the affluent neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, a massive firefighting response is actively ongoing as a wildfire has surged, engulfing an additional 1,000 acres overnight. Residents are on high alert, facing potential worsening weather that may exacerbate the flames in the coming 72 hours. During a recent press briefing, Cal Fire official Todd Hopkins reported that while 11% of the Palisades Fire has been contained, it has already scorched more than 22,000 acres, causing widespread concern. Water drops…

This week, the President-elect of the United States stirred quite a commotion by suggesting a potential military action against a European nation. During a news conference on Tuesday, he claimed that the self-governing Danish territory of Greenland held significant importance for America's national security and hinted that Denmark should be willing to relinquish it. But when asked if he would reject the possibility of using military or economic pressure, he responded matter-of-factly, "I can’t assure you on either of…

As wildfires raged uncontrollably in the Los Angeles area, one determined individual chose to defy evacuation orders and stand his ground to save his home. John Carr, a 65-year-old resident of Pacific Palisades, inherited his family house—a place teeming with memories—built by his parents back in 1960. In the wake of the recent fire, which devastated much of his neighborhood, his home remains one of the very few that survived the flames. "This house holds a lifetime of memories for me," Carr shared. "I think I owed it to…

In a shocking case that has caught international attention, French authorities have placed charges against Isaac Steidl, the mastermind behind an adult website linked to horrific sexual crimes. Prosecutors allege that one of the site's users, a French national, orchestrated the brutal assault of his heavily sedated wife, recruiting numerous strangers to participate in this despicable act. Steidl, who operates the site Coco.fr, was taken into custody on Tuesday. He faces serious allegations, including enabling an online…

In the wake of the catastrophic wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles, Californians are on edge, seeking answers about who bears responsibility for the widespread destruction. A stringent curfew has been implemented to curb potential looting amidst the chaos. A heart-wrenching toll has emerged: at least 11 lives lost as fierce flames engulfed neighborhoods and obliterated numerous homes. President Joe Biden poignantly compared the scene to that of a “war zone.” Residents are left grappling with the aftermath, their homes…

The U.S. Supreme Court has commenced deliberations regarding a contentious law that could enforce a ban on TikTok or mandate its sale by January 19, casting a spotlight on the delicate balance between free speech rights and national security issues surrounding the popular short-video application created by the Chinese firm ByteDance. TikTok, alongside its parent company ByteDance and a handful of content creators, is fighting against a piece of legislation passed with overwhelming bipartisan support last year, which was…