17 US states mandate age verification for adult sites, impacting 120M+ users. Pornhub, RedTube pull out, citing data security risks. VPN use skyrockets. Future restrictions loom. #AgeVerification #AdultContent #Pornography

Magdeburg Christmas market attack: Death toll rises to 6. A 52-year-old woman dies from injuries. Suspect, a Saudi doctor, apprehended. #Magdeburg #ChristmasMarketAttack #Terrorism

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment standoff. Investigators blocked from presidential compound. Deep political divisions escalate. #SouthKorea #Impeachment #Politics

Justin Trudeau's resignation looms. Internal Liberal Party pressure, declining polls, and trade tensions with Trump reportedly force his possible exit. Will he stay until the election?

Severe winter storm hits US East. The Independent needs your support to cover crucial issues like reproductive rights & Big Tech. Donate to help them keep reporting. Flights canceled, travel disrupted. #WinterStorm #News #SupportIndependentJournalism

Ukraine's Kursk offensive: Zelensky claims heavy Russian & NK losses. Military analysts see limited shift. Zelensky warns of Putin's response to US NATO exit & calls for stronger sanctions. #Ukraine #Russia #NATO #Zelensky

Justin Trudeau's resignation looms. Reports suggest a departure as early as Monday, leaving the Liberal Party leaderless ahead of a crucial election. #Trudeau #CanadianPolitics #election

Selena killer Yolanda Saldívar seeks parole after 30 years. Inmate claims a "bounty" exists. Hearing March 30th. #Selena #Parole #Murder

Costco Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu medicine RECALLED due to potential foreign material. Check lot code P140082 (Oct 30-Nov 30 Midwest/Southeast). Return for refund. #CostcoRecall #Kirkland #MedicineRecall

Hegseth's Defense Sec. nomination faces Senate confirmation hurdles. Allegations of misconduct, excessive drinking, and hate speech spark controversy. Will Republicans confirm him? #Hegseth #Trump #SenateConfirmation

Wyoming avalanche claims skier's life, injures another near Grand Teton. 5th US fatality this winter. Search & rescue hampered by weather. Independent Journalism reports.

Trump's Mar-a-Lago doc, promoting 2020 election overturn, sparks outrage. Eastman's controversial legal strategy criticized, facing legal challenges. #Trump #Election2020 #Eastman

Phoenix pastor Arturo Laguna indicted on voyeurism charges. Hidden camera in church bathroom caught women. Jail time possible. Court date Jan 8th. #Pastor #Voyeurism #Arizona

New Orleans bomb threat arrest near deadly truck attack. 62-year-old Mark Ball charged with making false bomb threat. Heightened security concerns raised after fatal truck attack. #NewOrleans #BombThreat #TruckAttack

South Korea's anti-corruption agency seeks police help to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. A warrant extension is expected. Charges of rebellion are under consideration.

Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act, boosting payments for millions of public employees by up to $700/month. Addressing decades-long inequities, but also facing potential funding strain. #SocialSecurity #Biden

TikTok's US future hangs in the balance! Jan 10th Supreme Court hearing on a potential ban. Millions of creators face livelihood disruption. #TikTokBan #SupremeCourt

Zelenskyy urges Ramstein allies to boost Ukraine's air defenses amid intensified fighting in Kursk, Dnipropetrovsk. US aid prioritized before Trump's inauguration. Complex battlefield, Russian drone strikes, and volatile situation.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s HHS nomination faces intense scrutiny. Vaccine skepticism, links to autism, and senator criticism threaten his confirmation. Will Republicans support him despite Democratic opposition? #HHS #Kennedy #Vaccines

SpaceX's $1.6B Italian secure comms deal nears, fueled by Musk-Trump ties. Italian gov't & military gain advanced cell/internet. Controversy arises amid domestic provider concerns.

Exclusive Melania Trump doc on Prime Video! Brett Ratner's film promises unprecedented access. See the former First Lady in a new light. Amazon's shifting relationship with the Trump admin adds intrigue.

Hamas reportedly approves hostage release, but Israel denies receiving list. Tensions escalate ahead of Trump's inauguration. 14 killed in Gaza, humanitarian crisis worsens. International condemnation mounts. Biden's $8B arms package further fuels the conflict. #IsraelPalestine #Hostages #Conflict

Congo executes 172 men, sparking human rights outcry. 102 executed last week, 70 today. Government defends actions, but activists fear extrajudicial killings. #Congo #executions #humanrights

Pelosi links Trump's election lies to political violence, citing husband's assault. Threats persist, impacting incoming House. Deep divisions highlight need for responsible leadership. #Pelosi #Trump #Election2020

Montenegro protests erupt after deadly shooting, demanding resignations of Minister Šaranović and Deputy PM Bečić. 12 dead, including children. Stricter gun control measures demanded. #Montenegro #Protests #GunViolence

117-year-old Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro declared world's oldest. Her inspiring story of faith, family, & longevity. #oldestperson #longevity #nun

Venezuela: Opposition leader González faces arrest threat as he plans return, challenging Maduro's disputed win. International pressure mounts as Maduro seeks third term. #Venezuela #Maduro #Gonzalez

Melania Trump documentary, directed by Brett Ratner & exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, debuts later this year. Behind-the-scenes access, Amazon's $1M donation, and a renewed relationship with the Trump admin. #MelaniaTrump #Amazon #Documentary

Texas man used Meta smart glasses for deadly New Orleans truck attack reconnaissance. 14 dead. Investigators believe meticulous planning. #NewOrleans #TruckAttack #MetaGlasses

Meet Sister Inah Canabarro, the world's oldest living person (nearly 117)! Brazilian nun, soccer fan, & resilient spirit. Her inspiring life story, spanning a century & a half, is now officially recognized. #oldestliving #nun #longevity

Schumer defends Biden, citing legislative wins but refusing to speculate on his reelection. Biden's team privately acknowledged 2024 election challenges. Internal Democratic dissent & legacy shaping mark his final days. #Biden #Schumer #Democrats #2024election

Kerch Strait fuel spill kills 32 dolphins. Massive cleanup underway. Geopolitical tensions escalate. #DolphinDeaths #Spill #EnvironmentalCrisis

Trump claims hush-money trial was rigged, pushes for single GOP bill. Biden's final speeches planned. Trump meets Meloni. Political maneuvering intensifies.

US considering TP-Link router ban! Cybersecurity concerns, potential Chinese interference, and federal probes fuel the investigation. Could a ban hit as early as 2025? #TP-Link #cybersecurity #nationalsecurity

Trump's White House: No Pets, a Century of Firsts. Unique absence of pets in the White House under Trump. Explore the history, symbolism, and unusual reasons behind this. #Trump #WhiteHouse #Pets

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigns. Coalition collapse leads to interim leader Christian Stocker. Learn why talks failed & the future of Austrian govt.

Biden honors 19 with Presidential Medal of Freedom: From activism to sports, entertainment to business, these icons shape America. See who received this nation's highest civilian honor.

Ukraine War: Intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with Russia making incremental gains. Ukrainian resilience, internal Russian issues, and Trump's return impact future negotiations. Learn key battlegrounds like Kursk, Kupyansk, and Chasiv Yar.

Supreme Court TikTok ruling looms, Jan 10th. A potential US ban threatens creators, businesses, and the $480B creator economy. Will free speech or national security win? #TikTok #SupremeCourt

Israeli forces kill Palestinian security officer, escalating West Bank violence. Tensions soar after weapons and cash found at scene near Jenin. Gaza funerals highlight ongoing suffering. #IsraelPalestine #WestBank #Gaza

Hezbollah claims Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli airstrike last year. New details emerge on September 2023 Beirut attacks, escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Ceasefire talks ongoing, tensions high.

Zelensky claims massive Russian & NKorea losses near Kursk. 11,000+ NK troops reportedly in the region. Ukraine counters Russian claims, escalating conflict. Drone attacks, oil spills, & more reported. Trump's potential role in peace talks discussed.

Nagasaki peace advocate Shigemi Fukahori, atomic bomb survivor, dies at 93. His powerful testimony, urging nuclear disarmament, inspired a generation. Learn about his final message for a world free of nuclear weapons. #Nagasaki #Peace #AtomicBomb

Natalia Grace's final chapter: ID docuseries reveals harrowing escape, alleged abuse, & age disputes. Premiering Jan 6&7. New DNA evidence, confrontations w/adoptive father. #NataliaGrace #ID

Ukraine reports major Russian & North Korean losses near Kursk. Heavy fighting continues along a 1,000km front, targeting Pokrovsk. Drone attacks increase, impacting Russian airspace. War's human cost mounts. #UkraineWar #Russia #Zelenskyy

Former Greek PM Costas Simitis, instrumental in euro adoption, dies at 88. His legacy includes economic reforms, eurozone entry, and Olympic bid. Details of sudden death awaited. #Simitis #Greece #EU

Ukraine reports heavy Russian & NK losses near Makhnovka. Drone strike kills Russian reporter, escalating tensions. Ongoing attacks on Pokrovsk & Sumy highlight human cost. Conflict rages on.

Jimmy Carter's impact on Africa endures. Human rights, public health, and a unique approach to global relations shaped his legacy. Learn how his efforts, from state visits to eradicating Guinea worm disease, continue to inspire. #JimmyCarter #Africa #USHistory #HumanRights

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a detention standoff. Hundreds protest, but authorities halt warrant enforcement. Legal battles rage over presidential immunity & security. Will Yoon be arrested? #YoonSukYeol #SouthKorea

NOPD & New Orleans sued for negligence in deadly Bourbon Street truck attack. Maples & Connick claim preventable tragedy due to lack of safety barriers. #NewOrleans #NOPD #Lawsuit #Terrorism