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Groundbreaking Surgery: US Woman Undergoes Gene-Edited Pig Kidney Transplant
Alabama Woman Becomes First Living Recipient of Gene-Edited Pig Kidney
In a groundbreaking medical advancement, Towana Looney, a 53-year-old from Alabama, has received a gene-edited kidney from a pig, as announced by NYU Langone on Tuesday. This makes her the … Continue Reading
Chrystia Freeland Quits as Canada’s Finance Minister Amid Tariff Dispute with Trudeau
Chrystia Freeland Resigns as Canada’s Finance Minister Amid Disputes with Trudeau Over Trump’s Tariff Threats, Economic Nationalism, and Cost-of-Living Relief Policies
Freeland Steps Down Over “Aggressive Economic Nationalism” Policy Dispute
Canada’s Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has resigned, citing sharp disagreements … Continue Reading
Brazil’s Former Defense Minister Arrested Over Alleged Role In 2022 Coup Plot
Former Brazilian Defense Minister Walter Braga Netto arrested in connection with the investigation into a 2022 coup plot against President Lula’s inauguration
On December 14, 2024, Walter Braga Netto, the former defense minister and close ally of ex-president Jair … Continue Reading
jUST IN: Trump Receives $15 Million in ABC News Defamation Settlement
Donald Trump has reached a $15 million defamation settlement with ABC News after false claims about being found “liable for rape” in an interview with George Stephanopoulos.
In a major legal development, Donald Trump, the President-elect of the United … Continue Reading
Trump Team Engages Biden, Ukraine Officials on Ending War with Russia
Trump Pushes for Immediate Ceasefire and Peace Talks With Biden, Ukraine Officials, as Ukraine War Nears Third Anniversary, but Critics Question Feasibility Amid Russian Gains and Complex Negotiations
President-elect Donald Trump’s national security team is actively exploring ways to end … Continue Reading
Joe Biden Sets Record with 1,500 Commutations, 39 Pardons Amid Controversy
Biden Grants Historic 1,500 Commutations and 39 Pardons, but Fallout from Hunter Biden’s Controversial Clemency Looms Large
In an unprecedented act of clemency, outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden announced nearly 1,500 commutations and 39 pardons on Thursday, marking the largest … Continue Reading
JUST IN: U.S. Embassy Announces $175,000 Education Grant for Nigerian Students [HOW TO APPLY]
Empowering 40 Nigerian Students: U.S. Embassy Launches $175,000 Education Grant to Support Access to Top U.S. Universities Through Financial Aid and Advising Programs
The United States Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria, has opened applications for its prestigious 2025 Higher Education Grant… Continue Reading
Elon Musk Becomes First Person to Amass $400 Billion Net Worth
Tech mogul Elon Musk reaches unprecedented $400 billion net worth, driven by SpaceX valuation surge, Tesla’s market rally, and strategic political alliances with the incoming U.S. administration
Elon Musk has set another record, becoming the first individual in history to … Continue Reading
Solving Ukraine‘s Problem With Russia Is my top priority – Trump
Trump Prioritizes Ukraine Crisis Resolution in Upcoming Administration
Paris — President-elect Donald Trump declared that addressing the Ukraine crisis will be his foremost international priority upon taking office next month, noting that the situation in the Middle East is comparatively … Continue Reading
US Embassy Introduces New Requirements for Nigerian Visa Applicants
US Embassy in Nigeria Announces Changes to Immigration Visa Process Starting January 2025
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has unveiled a revised immigration visa procedure that will take effect on January 1, 2025. According to an announcement made on … Continue Reading