Elon Musk, the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has agreed to discuss the idea of sending tax refund checks to Americans using the department’s savings. According to CNBC, the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, said on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, that he will ask US President Donald Trump whether the tax refund checks could be funded by DOGE savings. This proposal was suggested by James Fishback, the CEO of Azoria Investment Firm, on X, where he stated that the US president has the opportunity to provide tax refunds to households through a so-called “DOGE Dividend”—funds saved from…
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Australian wildfire officers have faced a heartbreaking decision after 150 false killer whales washed up on a remote beach in Tasmania, Australia. According to CNN, the whales were spotted near Arthur River on the island’s west coast late Tuesday, as confirmed by Tasmania’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment. By Wednesday, it was revealed that only 90 whales survived, despite rescuers’ attempts to return two of them to the sea, strong winds and rough seas pushed them back ashore. Shelley Graham, an incident controller with Tasmania Parks & Wildlife Service, explained:”The waves are too strong, and the animals just can’t…
Romanian President Marcel Ciolacu has firmly denied reports that the US administration under President Donald Trump pressured Romania regarding the case of Andrew Tate and his brother, Tristan Tate. According to CNN, reports have surfaced that US officials allegedly contacted the Romanian government about the social media influencer and former kickboxer brothers, who hold dual citizenship in the US and the UK. The Financial Times claimed that Trump’s special envoy, Richard Grenell, discussed the case with Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu and requested the return of the brothers’ passports to allow them to travel. Following this claim, four women who…
Residents of Godstone, Surrey, were forced to evacuate their homes after a huge sinkhole suddenly appeared in the middle of the street, causing major destruction and safety concerns. According to The Guardian, the sinkhole first emerged on Godstone High Street on Monday night, February 17, 2025, and by Tuesday afternoon, it had expanded to 20 meters (65 ft), swallowing a garden and disrupting water supplies. Authorities evacuated residents from William Way, Godstone, within a 100-meter cordon, fearing an exposed cable explosion. Police urged people to leave immediately, citing risks of fire and collapse. Residents Express Shock and Uncertainty One affected…
Michelle King, head of the US Social Security Administration (SSA), has stepped down following a dispute with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). According to NBC, King resigned this weekend after refusing DOGE’s request to access sensitive government records at the Social Security Administration. White House spokesperson Harrison Fields confirmed her resignation, stating:“President Trump has nominated the highly qualified and talented Frank Bisignano to lead the Social Security Administration, and we expect him to be swiftly confirmed in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the agency will be led by a career Social Security anti-fraud expert as the acting…
U.S. President Donald Trump made a significant decision regarding In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment and its accessibility in his latest executive order. According to Associated Press, on Tuesday, February 18, Trump signed an executive order to expand access and reduce the cost of IVF while directing the Domestic Policy Council to propose policies within 90 days. During his election campaign, the 47th U.S. president vowed to make IVF treatment free, especially after Democrats claimed that opposition to abortion could also affect access to the procedure. At his Mar-a-Lago residence and club in Florida, Trump answered questions for over 30 minutes…
After U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, U.S. President Donald Trump falsely blamed Ukraine for starting the war. According to BBC, on Tuesday, February 19, 2025, the U.S. president, while speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, claimed that he has the “power” to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. When asked about Ukraine, which felt “disappointed” after being excluded from the negotiations, he said: “Today I heard, ‘Oh, well, we weren’t invited.’ Well, you’ve been there for three years… You should have never started it. You could have made a deal.” Furthermore, Trump hinted at meeting Russian…
U.S. President Donald Trump made sarcastic remarks about Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) workers’ dressing style during their first joint appearance on television. According to India Today, Trump, sitting next to Musk in his first Fox News interview after taking office, revealed that he attempted to find someone “smarter” than the Tesla owner for DOGE but failed, and in the end, he “settled on this guy.” The Republican president praised the world’s richest man for his cost-cutting measures but also mocked how DOGE members dress even worse than Musk. Jokingly, he said, “What Musk does is…
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he intends to impose import tariffs of around 25% on automobiles and similar duties on semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports. This decision could mark a major shift in international trade policies. On Friday, Trump stated that automobile tariffs could take effect on April 2, the day after his cabinet members are scheduled to present reports outlining various import duty options as part of his plan to reshape global trade. Trump has long criticized what he perceives as unfair treatment of U.S. automobiles in foreign markets. For example, the European Union imposes a 10%…
Prime Minister’s aide on Political and Public Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, stated on Wednesday that the government is willing to conduct repolling in any constituency if PTI can provide concrete evidence of election rigging. Rana Sanaullah’s Statement He remarked that PTI has accepted the electoral system, so it should not create an artificial political crisis. His statement comes as PTI prepares to launch another anti-government movement after Eid-ul-Fitr, with Imran Khan instructing party leaders to expedite contacts with other opposition groups for post-Eid protests. Formation of an Opposition Alliance In April 2024, PTI formed a multi-party opposition alliance named Tehreek Tahafuz…
