‘Genital or bodily mutilation’: US House passes bill banning gender-affirming care for minors; heads to Senate

WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a Republican-backed bill seeking to ban gender-affirming care for minors, a move that would make several medical procedures a federal crime. The legislation was approved by a narrow 216-211 vote and now heads to the Senate, where its prospects remain uncertain.The bill, sponsored by Republican lawmaker…

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‘We made a lot more money … ‘: Trump says tariffs are paying US military $1,776 ‘warrior dividend’— here is how

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced a one-time $1,776 “warrior dividend” for American military troops for Christmas, indicating that tariffs were funding the payments.Flanked by two Christmas trees and a portrait of George Washington, Trump speaking at the White House said that around 1.45 million service members would receive the payment, with…

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What happened to Riziki Ilenre? Police look into TikTok star’s death after troubling fan claims

Riziki Ilenre. Image via: TMZ Police in Alabama are working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the death of TikTok creator Riziki Ilenre, as questions continue to spread rapidly across social media. The Montgomery Police Department confirmed it is investigating Ilenre’s death, which occurred in mid-December, following a wave of online concern and speculation from…

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US government admits negligence in helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

FILE – National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy speaks during the NTSB fact-finding hearing on the DCA midair collision accident, at the National Transportation and Safety Board boardroom, July 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File) FILE – Attorney Bob Clifford speaks during a news conference regarding the Jan. 29, 2025, mid-air…

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Trump about to wage war on Venezuela? Tucker Carlson makes bold claim ahead of US president’s televised address

Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson made a startling claim that President Donald Trump may use his upcoming televised address to announce war with Venezuela.Carlson was speaking on the online show Judging Freedom. The right-winger said he was told by a member of Congress that lawmakers had been briefed ahead of Trump’s planned 9 pm address. “Members…

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