Day: January 31, 2025
Senator calls RFK Jr.’s position on race and vaccines dangerous – NPR
Senator calls RFK Jr.’s position on race and vaccines dangerous NPR When RFK Jr. was presented with the science on vaccines he said needed to see, he dismissed it The Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation is a coin toss Axios Republican
Read MoreTakeaways from the US Senate confirmation hearing for FBI pick Kash Patel – Al Jazeera English
Takeaways from the US Senate confirmation hearing for FBI pick Kash Patel Al Jazeera English 4 of the biggest clashes between Patel, Senate Dems at his confirmation hearing Fox News ‘Can he answer the question?’: Klobuchar pushes Patel on his past FBI
Read MoreGermany’s conservatives to seek far right support on immigration
by Frank Zeller and Jastinder Khera Germany’s conservative opposition leader was set Friday to again seek far-right support in parliament on the flashpoint issue of immigration, after his first effort sparked widespread condemnation and street protests. The move comes after
Read MoreGhosts of past spies haunt London underground tunnels
by Marie HEUCLIN Behind a blue door in a narrow London passage lies a little-known network of tunnels deep underground, once home to British spies and a secret long-distance telephone exchange. Thirty metres (100 feet) below the UK capital’s bustling
Read MoreThousands of protesters call for VP Duterte impeachment
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Manila on Friday, urging the Philippine House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. Duterte faces three impeachment complaints over alleged misconduct and misuse of millions of dollars in government funds,
Read MoreJapan sinkhole grows to almost Olympic pool length
Emergency workers in Japan began building a ramp Friday to try and reach a 74-year-old truck driver who has not been heard from since his vehicle was swallowed by a sinkhole this week. The cavity has expanded to 40 meters
Read MoreWorld awaits Trump tariff deadline on Canada, Mexico and China
by Beiyi SEOW With less than 24 hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline to impose sweeping tariffs on the three biggest US trading partners — Canada, Mexico and China — the global economy is bracing for impact. Shortly after taking
Read MoreTrump says Canada and Mexico to be hit with 25% tariffs on Saturday – BBC.com
Trump says Canada and Mexico to be hit with 25% tariffs on Saturday BBC.com These prices could climb within days if Trump slaps tariffs on Canada and Mexico ABC News High Stakes for Global Companies in Trump’s Latest Tariff Threats The New York
Read MoreSenator calls RFK Jr.’s position on race and vaccines dangerous – NPR
Senator calls RFK Jr.’s position on race and vaccines dangerous NPR When RFK Jr. was presented with the science on vaccines he said needed to see, he dismissed it The Associated Press Trump health secretary nominee RFK Jr survives heated hearings ahead
Read MorePeople with intellectual disabilities do lots of jobs – but they don’t direct air traffic – NPR
People with intellectual disabilities do lots of jobs – but they don’t direct air traffic NPR FAA executive order follows a conservative talking point on diversity in aviation NBC News WATCH: Trump signs aviation order to assess ‘damage’ done to air safety
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