01/05/2025

Melania Trump, Amazon partner to release new film about her life in theaters worldwideThe documentary will be executive produced by Mrs. Trump.

Congestion pricing begins in NYC in a high stakes test for the model's U.S. viabilityCongestion pricing was introduced on Sunday morning in the center of New York City — despite a late attempt by New Jersey to stop it in court.

Lawmakers brace for Trump's promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraintThe fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with crimes for their actions related to the riot

January 5 – Sen. John Thune, Sen. Chuck Schumer and Sen. Adam SchiffSenate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joins Meet the Press to discuss his relationship with President-elect Trump and how it may impact the incoming Trump administration's plans on immigration and tax cuts. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) tells Kristen Welker that he is open to working with Republicans on a deal for Dreamers after Trump opened the door for change. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) says that the Democrats lost the 2024 election because there was a lack of focus on the economy. Carol Lee, Jonathan Martin, Symone Sanders Townsend and Marc Short join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Biden Administration Plans To Sell Israel $8 Billion Of Weapons, Including Missiles And 500-Pound Bombs: ReportsThe State Department has informed Congress of the weapons deal, which will likely be the last one by the Biden White House

Anger and tears as Montenegro town commemorates mass shooting victimsThousands of Montenegrins gathered in the town of Cetinje on Sunday to commemorate the 12 victims of a mass shooting last week, with many accusing police of not having done enough to stop the gunman's rampage. In a crime that shocked the small Balkan nation, 45-year-old Aco Martinovic went on a shooting spree that lasted for hours on Wednesday. People lit candles on Sunday in front of a church in Cetinje close to where the shooting began and stood in silence for 12 minutes in honour of the victims.

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza Strip as new ceasefire talks begin

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza Strip as new ceasefire talks begin The Israeli military has killed at least 70 people in the Gaza Strip over the past day, including 17 in airstrikes on two houses in Gaza City, where most of the victims were women and children. The attacks have brought the total death toll since Friday to 70, according to Palestinian health officials. Meanwhile, mediators are pushing for a ceasefire to end the 15-month-old war, with a renewed effort to release Israeli hostages and prevent further violence.

More than 180 migrants arrive in Spain's Canary IslandsThe latest arrivals in 2025 add to growing concerns about the uptick in irregular migration to the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago close to the African coast that has increasingly been used as a stepping stone to continental Europe. #EuropeNews

Analysts say resolution hard to find in South Korea's political crisisAnalysts say resolution hard to find in South Korea political crisis

This bird-like robot can walk, jump, and hop to flyThe robot’s developers believe a scaled-up version of the machine could be used in rescue missions and parcel deliveries in remote locations.

Surge in seasonal flu in Southern California may lead to potential bird flu mutationFlu activity is spiking across Southern California, which is leading to a concerning number of pediatric hospitalizations. Doctors said the threat of bird flu is making this season particularly concerning.