Former U.S. President Donald Trump has called Elon Musk his “enforcer-in-chief,” thanking the tech mogul for assisting in enforcing his sweeping executive orders at record speed. The two complemented each other in a shared Fox News interview, dismissing criticism of Trump’s aggressive use of executive power. Since returning to office, Trump has signed numerous executive
A massive sinkhole has unexpectedly emerged in Surrey village Godstone, engulfing gardens and displacing about 30 families. The sinkhole, which emerged on Monday and grew to a minimum of 20 meters by Tuesday, was categorized as a major incident by the local authorities. The homes that were affected, constructed only three years ago on a
Ex-Liverpool player Markus Babbel thinks Mohamed Salah is the sole player who can compete with Lionel Messi. Salah has been in top shape this season, scoring 28 goals and 19 assists in 36 games, making him an early candidate for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. In spite of his consistency throughout the years, Salah did not
Few California political offices offer a better springboard to higher office than that of attorney general. As state chief law enforcement officer and consumer advocate, the office is ideally positioned to appeal to voters’ needs—tough on crime but protecting civil rights. Earlier incumbents like Jerry Brown and his father Pat Brown used the office as
Delta Air Lines confirmed Tuesday that 19 of the 21 individuals who were transported to Toronto area hospitals following Monday’s plane crash have been discharged. Investigators continue to look into why the regional jet rolled over on landing. Canada’s Transportation Safety Board is investigating the accident, which occurred on a CRJ900 plane operated by Delta’s
Six Israeli hostages who are being held in Gaza by Hamas will be released on Saturday, and four others’ bodies will return to Israel on Thursday, according to Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. The information was a relief but also accompanied with some grief to the families, as efforts continue to bring the remaining hostages home.
Pope Francis was diagnosed with “bilateral pneumonia” and remains under medical treatment at a Roman hospital, the Vatican stated on Tuesday. The health of Pope Francis is complex, with lab tests and X-rays of his chest confirming infection. The Vatican reported that Pope Francis has a “polymicrobial infection” that followed recent bronchitis complicating the treatment.
A Delta Air Lines aircraft attempting to land at Toronto Pearson Airport during a blizzard crash-landed and flipped over on the runway Monday afternoon. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ900 operated for Delta subsidiary Endeavor Air, belly-landed with one wing sheared off. Miraculously, all 80 people aboard survived the crash landing. Chaos on the Tarmac Travelers
Everton fans were given a glimpse of what to expect at their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium on Monday’s test event, and it wasn’t just the football that was hitting the headlines—it was the food. As the Toffees bid farewell to Goodison Park at the end of this season, their new Everton Stadium that will cost
The U.S. government is scrambling to recall nuclear safety personnel it had just laid off a few days ago, following concern that their loss would amount to a national security risk. The employees are employed by the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and were part of several hundred Department of Energy employees who were handed
While the world watches Sam Altman tweaking ChatGPT and OpenAI taking strides toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), a Canadian firm, Nirvanic, has even more ambitious plans—to create the first conscious AI. Their approach is nothing less than revolutionary. Instead of traditional computing, Nirvanic is turning to quantum technology, following the lead of Nobel laureate Roger
In mid-November, Kim Kardashian’s Skims ventured boldly into high fashion, collaborating with high-end Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana. The collaboration reimagined D&G’s timeless looks—its timeless leopard print among them—into sultry, elegant, and budget-friendly pieces, ranging from sheer bralettes and slip dresses to silk robes and satin thongs. The collection was a success, earning over
A new study contradicts the long-held belief that intelligent life is a cosmic anomaly, instead suggesting that the development of humanity was a natural result of Earth’s evolving environment—and that other similar life forms may exist elsewhere in the universe. Directed by a research team at Penn State, the new work redefines the “hard steps”
This article was originally written for the Hong Kong Free Press by Han Tse on February 15, 2025, and has been edited and re-published as part of a content partnership. Hong Kong has been stuck in the middle of the US-China trade w@r, with the recent round of tariffs from former US President Donald Trump
At least nine people have lost their lives as a powerful winter storm ravages the U.S., with Kentucky suffering the most. Creeks have burst their banks and roads have been inundated by heavy rain, killing at least eight people in the state. “Even with the incredible response we’ve had, we can confirm that we’ve lost
