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Architects and design experts have raised concerns about US President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to build a new White House ballroom, warning that the proposal contains major design flaws and risks altering one of America’s most historic buildings.The ballroom addition is estimated to cost between $300 million and $400 million. It is slated to replace…
In an odd twist in the realm of ride-hailing, a group of Chinese drivers resorted to chilling profile pictures to frighten passengers into canceling their rides, allowing them to pocket cancellation fees. Furthermore, some drivers would start rides only to leave without passengers or simply go AWOL, racking up additional penalties. In 2016, a strange…
A Florida man was stopped by police after multiple drivers reported seeing what looked like missiles mounted on his truck, sparking alarm on a busy highway.The incident occurred near Tampa, where motorists called the Florida Highway Patrol after spotting the unusual objects in the truck bed. The items appeared to resemble military-style missiles, prompting fears…
The colour of the sky in some parts of Western Australia, particularly over Shark Bay and Denham, turned red due to severe dust storms that passed through this region. The strong winds, which were caused by an approaching weather system, carried large amounts of iron-rich soil into the atmosphere, resulting in thick layers of dust…
A Texas oil heir has been ordered to pay a historic $1.1 billion to the young child he brutally beat, leaving him with severe injuries that require 24-hour care.34-year-old Charles Brooks Jr. will pay $291 million in compensatory damages and $810 million in punitive damages following a civil jury ruling in favour of Madison Ball,…
Indian American author and television host Padma Lakshmi voiced support for nationwide “No Kings” protests on Saturday, joining thousands of demonstrators opposing US President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies and the war in Iran.Lakshmi is best known for hosting the long-running cooking competition show “Top Chef.” She spoke at a news conference in New York,…
Top diplomats from key regional powers gathered in Pakistan over the weekend to discuss ways to end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, even as fighting continued with US-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory missile and drone attacks by Tehran.Pakistan said foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were participating in the talks…
On Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV told worshippers that God does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, delivering a strong call for peace during Mass at the Vatican.Thousands of people gathered in St Peter’s Square for the service marking the start of Holy Week, which leads up to Easter. Palm Sunday…
A Florida man who called himself “The Monkey Whisperer” has been sent to prison after continuing to traffic exotic animals even while on probation for the same crime, US prosecutors have said.62-year-old Jimmy Wayne Hammonds from Parrish was sentenced to nine months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release, according to the…
The digital landscape has erupted into a firestorm of controversy following a viral video on X (formerly Twitter). Joel Webbon, a Texas pastor leading Right Response Ministries, and co-host Wesley Todd are facing intense backlash over remarks targeting women’s roles in society and the church. The clip, highlighted by Right Wing Watch, captures the duo…
