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Trump appoints Bessent as new head of US Treasury amidst series of high-profile nominations

US President Donald Trump has appointed Scott Bessent as the new head of the US Treasury Department. This move comes amidst a series of high-profile nominations by Trump. If confirmed, Bessent would prioritize extending tax cuts from Trump's first term, which...

Security Breach at White House After Toddler Crawls Through Fence

A toddler crawled through the White House fence, triggering security alerts and prompting a brief lockdown. The child and their parents were quickly reunited, echoing a similar incident in 2014. Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Details of the Incident The incident triggered security alerts...

Starmer rules out joining Bluesky for now

Sir Keir Starmer has ruled out joining the alternative social network Bluesky, citing the UK government's continued use of Twitter (X). Despite its growing popularity, surpassing 19 million users, and being the most downloaded app on US and UK Apple Stores,...

UK Considers Age Restriction on Social Media

The UK government is considering age restrictions on social media as part of efforts to make children's digital lives safer. Health professionals are concerned about the impact of smartphones on young people, while tech firms may face significant fines if they...

US Court Rules Trump Eligible to Seek Dismissal of Hush Money Case

US Court Rules Trump Eligible to Seek Dismissal of Hush Money Case: The US court has ruled that Trump is eligible to seek dismissal of the hush money case, citing immunity grounds. However, prosecutors have opposed this move, arguing that no...

UK Minister Rules Out Social Media Ban for Under-16s

UK Minister, Peter Kyle, rules out social media ban for under-16s, instead focusing on new research into the harms of social media. The Safer Phones Bill proposes a mechanism for banning social media for minors, while the Online Safety Act will...

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