TRUMP SIGNS ORDERS TO EXIT WHO & PARIS AGREEMENT

On his first day back in office, United States President Donald Trump issued a wave of executive orders, including controversial decisions to exit the World Health Organization, suspend foreign aid for 90 days, and withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. The moves signal a significant shift in U.S. policy, sparking global concern and criticism. Trump … Continued

CHINA DISMISSES HMPV FEARS – OFFICIALS CITE DECADES OF DATA

China’s Foreign Ministry has dismissed claims about an “unknown” respiratory virus as fearmongering, stating the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been documented for at least 60 years. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Wednesday that respiratory infections in China are currently lower than last year’s levels, despite typical winter increases in the Northern Hemisphere.The World Health … Continued

LA WILDFIRES DEATH TOLL RISES TO 24

The death toll from Los Angeles’ devastating wildfires climbed to 24 on Sunday as officials warned of new dangers from fierce winds forecast through midweek. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner attributed 16 deaths to the Eaton Fire near Pasadena and eight to the Palisades Fire along the Pacific coast. Sixteen people remain missing, with … Continued

TRUMP AVOIDS PENALTIES & JAIL TIME IN HUSH-MONEY SENTENCING

In a groundbreaking legal decision, US President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced to an unconditional discharge in the hush-money payment case, making him the first US president to take office with a felony conviction. The ruling, delivered by Justice Juan Merchan, concludes the first-ever criminal trial of a former US president. “This court has never been … Continued

2024 BECOMES EARTH’S HOTTEST YEAR

The year 2024 has officially become Earth’s hottest on record, with global temperatures soaring past the critical 1.5°C threshold set by the Paris Agreement for the first time, international climate monitoring agencies announced Friday. The European Commission’s Copernicus Climate Service calculated a staggering 1.6°C (2.89°F) rise above pre-industrial levels, while Japan and the UK reported … Continued

JAMAICA MONITORING CASE AFTER TWO FOUND DEAD IN JETBLUE AIRCRAFT

Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were discovered in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft during a routine inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport Monday night. The grim discovery has sparked an international investigation, with officials working to determine both the identities of the deceased and how they accessed … Continued

OVER 30,000 FORCED TO EVACUATE LA DUE TO WILDFIRES

The city of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency Tuesday night as strong winds spurred the rapid spread of multiple wildfires along the foothills on the northern edges of the city. The Pali-sades and Eaton fires were burning out of control in Los Angeles County as ferocious winds fueled the fast-moving blazes. Santa Monica … Continued