NEW YORK: US President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Dec 25) he will direct his Justice Department to “vigorously pursue” the death penalty to protect Americans from “violent rapists, murderers, and monsters” when he takes power on Jan 20. Trump’s statement on his social media platform Truth Social was in response to President Joe Biden’s announcement on Monday that he had commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal inmates on death row, converting them to life in prison without parole. “As soon as I am inaugurated, I will direct the Justice Department to vigorously pursue the death penalty to protect American families and…
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Haitian authorities have struggled to address rise of powerful armed gangs, and accountability for violence is rare.Armed men have opened fire on a group of journalists in Haiti who had gathered to cover the reopening of the capital’s largest public hospital. While authorities have not offered details on casualties from the attack on Tuesday, the Reuters news agency reported that two journalists and a police officer were killed, citing a journalist who witnessed the attack and asked not to be named. “We express our sympathy to all the victims’ families, in particular, to the PNH [Haiti’s national police] and all…
The Baltimore Ravens are already in the playoffs, but they still have a chance to win the AFC North and secure at least one home playoff game if they can win their remaining two games and get some help along the way.The first step in that process will be defeating the Houston Texans on Christmas Day. They are going to be facing some big potential injury concerns going into that game on the offensive side of the ball that could make an already difficult task even tougher. The Ravens have already ruled out wide receiver Nelson Agholor and running back Justice…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you’re running a business, capital remains the fuel that keeps the engine running. Yet, for startup founders, traditional funding routes like venture capital or bank loans can often feel like a crowded freeway — full of competition, gatekeepers and compromises.The savviest founders throughout history have consistently looked beyond the obvious, tapping into alternative forms of capital to not only fund their growth but also gain an edge in their industries. And today, as the crypto market heats up, it’s a reminder that the spirit of financial innovation is as critical as…
UV exposure during winter drops towards the poles, but does that mean we should use less SPF?Jon Bower/Alamy This article is part of a special issue investigating key questions about skincare. Find the full series here. Even if we live far from the equator, we are often told to apply sun protection factor (SPF) lotions year-round to protect our skin from premature ageing and wrinkles. But is this backed up by solid science? Just 13.5 per cent of US adults use SPF creams as part of their daily routine, according to one survey. That is clearly a problem in the…
Mike Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch who was charged with sex trafficking, has dementia and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, his legal team said in newly filed court documents.A neuropsychologist diagnosed Jeffries following several evaluations, according to two filings filed in a New York court on Monday. Brian H. Bieber, an attorney for Jeffries, began questioning the businessman’s attentiveness, competency and focus, the filing states. “The Michael Jeffries who presented himself did not even come close to resembling a master’s degree-educated individual, who was just nine years earlier, the chief executive officer of a publicly traded company,” the document…
On 18 February 2024, a missile attack from the Houthi militants in Yemen hit the cargo ship Rubymar in the Red Sea. With the crew evacuated, the disabled ship would take weeks to finally sink, becoming an symbol for the security of the global Internet in the process. Before it went down, the ship dragged its anchor behind it over an estimated 70 kilometers. The meandering anchor wound up severing three fiber-optic cables across the Red Sea floor, which carried about a quarter of all the Internet traffic between Europe and Asia. Data transmissions had to be rerouted as system…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Argentina’s economic crisis fuelled a tourism boom last year as cheap steak, wine and shopping lured foreigners, but the rapid appreciation of the peso under libertarian President Javier Milei is now deterring some visitors and sending even locals bargain-hunting abroad.The number of tourists spending at least one night in Argentina fell 20.2 per cent in the six months to November compared with the same period in 2023, while the number of Argentine residents exiting soared 37.7 per cent, according to data from…
Credit: Screenshot via Andy Ngo X Some alleged shoplifters in California were surprised to learn that shoplifting is now classified as a felony due to new laws. Well, to be fair, one of them seemingly knew they were facing more dire repercussions and went about lifting a total of around $1,000 from an Ulta Beauty store and a Kohl’s anyway. The other had no clue. She thought stealing was just a misdemeanor. She got slapped with reality in the back of a police car when her accomplice informed her of the bad news. The following conversation is borderline Shakespearean in…
Halle Bailey and her ex-boyfriend, DDG, spared no expense as they put up a United front to celebrate their son Halo’s first birthday.The proud parents marked the special occasion with a lavish Ferrari gift, leaving many fans in doubt whether the present was indeed for the child.Halle Bailey and DDG’s relationship has been filled with drama since they broke up, as “The Little Mermaid” star recently slammed him for allowing their son to appear on a livestream.Article continues below advertisementHalle Bailey And DDG Gifts Son A FerrariHalle Bailey and her ex-boyfriend put their differences aside and came together to celebrate…