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19 min read . Updated: 28 Dec 2024, 11:12 PM IST
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28 Dec 2024, 11:12:51 PM IST
US News Today Live: NBA legend Isiah Thomas opens up about Bell’s Palsy diagnosis
- Isiah Thomas, two-time NBA champion, reveals he’s been diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, causing temporary facial muscle weakness. The 63-year-old expressed gratitude for the support, reassuring fans the condition is temporary and will improve over time.
28 Dec 2024, 10:59:21 PM IST
US News Today Live: Watch | New York correctional officers brutally punch, kick inmate; Attorney General promises action
- In one point of time, the video shows an officer appears to shove something in Brooks’ mouth before repeatedly hitting him in the face, while another punches Brooks in the groin before using a shoe to strike him.
28 Dec 2024, 09:12:11 PM IST
US News Today Live: Big tech firms bet on nuclear energy: Google, Amazon, Microsoft among others focus on its revival
- Big tech firms in the US are now circling back to exploring nuclear energy options as AI advancement demand hikes power consumption estimates, reported CNBC.
28 Dec 2024, 09:09:39 PM IST
US News Today Live: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Luigi Mangione held on separate floors in New York jail; set to share a same floor soon
- Diddy Combs and Luigi Mangione are currently held in separate units at a New York jail. Combs is in the general population, while Mangione is in solitary confinement. According to prison consultant Sam Mangel, the two are expected to be moved to the same floor at a later time.
28 Dec 2024, 09:09:02 PM IST
US News Today Live: Elon Musk’s blunt ‘F*** YOURSELF’ response for Trump supporter amid H-1B visa debate
- Elon Musk defended H-1B visa program amid a heated exchange with Steven Mackey, who called for reforms. Mackey clarified his admiration for Musk while acknowledging issues within the system.
28 Dec 2024, 07:39:26 PM IST
US News Today Live: New Power Rangers movie reportedly in development—Here’s what we know
- A new Power Rangers live-action movie is in development at Paramount, set for a 2026 release. This reboot, not connected to the 2017 film, is being developed with Hasbro and Skydance, aiming to revitalize the iconic franchise for a new generation.
28 Dec 2024, 06:50:25 PM IST
US News Today Live: Severe weather alert in US: Thunderstorm warning issued for South-Central US and beyond this weekend
- AccuWeather warns of severe thunderstorms this weekend, with a high-risk warning from Houston to the Florida Panhandle on Saturday. The storm will move east on Sunday, bringing flash flooding and gusty winds. Travelers should stay updated and avoid peak storm hours.
28 Dec 2024, 06:04:56 PM IST
US News Today Live: MAGA backlash: Influencers say Elon Musk censors anti-immigration views on X
- MAGA influencers accuse Elon Musk of censorship on X after 14 accounts lost verification and monetization for opposing his pro-immigration stance. Musk defends the algorithm, citing reduced reach for accounts heavily muted or blocked.
28 Dec 2024, 11:49:44 AM IST
US News Today Live: Elon Musk’s reacts to ‘butter chicken’ jibe at Trump’s Indian-born colleague Sriram Krishnan
- A post on X, that went viral on Saturday, read, “Here is what Sriram Krishnan would look like if he was butter chicken.”
28 Dec 2024, 11:48:37 AM IST
US News Today Live: ‘You can’t tax companies’: Elon Musk shares economist Milton Friedman’s ‘wise words’
- In a video shared by Elon Musk, Milton Friedman addressed topics like government taxation and social security’s effects on the public. He emphasized the misconception that government services come without expense, calling it the ‘free lunch myth’ and praised by Musk as wise.
28 Dec 2024, 11:18:12 AM IST
US News Today Live: Elon Musk clarifies stance on H-1B visas, says ‘those who want America to win…’
- Elon Musk defended his stance on immigration amid a dispute with Laura Loomer on X, advocating for the recruitment of top engineering talent to maintain America’s competitive edge.
28 Dec 2024, 10:22:27 AM IST
US News Today Live: ‘Next step launch’: Jeff Bezos reacts as Blue Origin completes critical test ahead of New Glenn debut
- New Glenn, Blue Origin’s reusable rocket, has passed a crucial hotfire test in Florida. The FAA issued a commercial launch license for its maiden flight, enabling missions from Cape Canaveral with the first stage landing on an Atlantic barge, valid for five years.
28 Dec 2024, 09:56:47 AM IST
US News Today Live: Have $200 million for empty lot? Jeff Bezos’ neighbour is selling waterfront plot in Miami’s ‘billionaire bunker’
- A seller is listing an empty waterfront lot in Indian Creek for $200 million, adjacent to Jeff Bezos’s properties. Broker Ilya Reznik suggests the price may be negotiable, and even if it doesn’t sell for that amount, it could set a regional record due to Bezos’s influence.
28 Dec 2024, 09:06:46 AM IST
US News Today Live: ‘This is Trump’s America now’: Man attacks TV reporter after chasing him for 64 kilometres
- A Colorado man, Patrick Thomas Egan, is facing bias-motivated charges for allegedly attacking a news reporter, Ja’Ronn Alex, after questioning his citizenship.
28 Dec 2024, 08:25:31 AM IST
US News Today Live: Are immigrants taking over US jobs? Elon Musk’s sharp response to CEO’s question
- A public feud among Donald Trump’s supporters highlights internal divisions over immigration and tech industry policies, pitting hardliners against wealthy tech advocates like Elon Musk advocating for more skilled workers.
28 Dec 2024, 07:58:46 AM IST
US News Today Live: US President-elect Donald Trump appeals to Supreme Court over TikTok ban, seeks pause for negotiated resolution
- The Supreme Court has taken up the case on an expedited timeline, scheduling arguments for January 10, just over a week before the law takes effect.
28 Dec 2024, 02:19:25 AM IST
US News Today Live: Is Mark Zuckerberg hiding a ‘Doomsday Bunker’ under his $270M Hawaii estate? He says ‘no’
- Mark Zuckerberg denied rumours of a “Doomsday bunker” beneath his $270M Kauai estate, calling it a basic shelter like a basement. He emphasized the ranch’s focus on raising high-quality cattle, not building a survival hideaway.
28 Dec 2024, 01:24:28 AM IST
US News Today Live: NYC subway horror: Guatemalan migrant indicted for setting sleeping woman on fire
- Sebastian Zapeta, 33, has been indicted on murder and arson charges for allegedly setting a homeless woman on fire aboard a stopped F train in Brooklyn. Zapeta, in the US illegally, faces life in prison if convicted. Authorities are working to identify the victim.
28 Dec 2024, 12:59:10 AM IST
US News Today Live: Florida pizza delivery woman stabs pregnant lady 14 times over $2 tip dispute: Shocking details revealed
- A Florida pizza delivery woman, Brianna Alvelo, allegedly stabbed a pregnant woman 14 times after a tip dispute. After receiving a $2 tip, Alvelo returned with an armed accomplice and attacked the woman. Alvelo faces charges including attempted murder and home invasion.
