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Georgia Court Removes Prosecutor Fani Willis from Trump Case

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 20, 2024

A Georgia appeals court made a big decision on Thursday. It ruled that Fani Willis, the District Attorney for Fulton County, must be removed from handling a case against President Donald Trump and several of his friends. They were accused of trying to interfere in the 2020 election results in Georgia. The court said that […]

Suspect in UnitedHealth exec’s murder now in NYPD custody

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 20, 2024

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pennsylvania – A man accused of the high-profile murder of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson has been officially transferred to New York City to face serious criminal charges. The suspect, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, waived his right to extradition during a Pennsylvania court hearing on Thursday. Dressed in an orange prison jumpsuit, Mangione appeared before […]

Trump Team Plans to Undo Biden’s EV and Emissions Rules

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 19, 2024

As Christmas approaches, President-elect Donald Trump’s team is planning to make big changes to U.S. policies on electric vehicles (EVs) and the environment. The team wants to reduce government support for electric cars and charging stations, and take stronger action against imports from China. This new plan, if put into place, would be a major […]

First Severe Bird Flu Case in a Human Confirmed in US

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 19, 2024

A patient in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of H5N1 bird flu, marking the first time a serious human illness linked to this virus has been reported in the United States. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the confirmation on Wednesday. What Is H5N1 Bird Flu? H5N1, commonly […]

Elon Musk, SpaceX under federal review for security concerns

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – Elon Musk and his company, SpaceX, are facing at least three federal investigations to check whether they followed important rules meant to protect national security. The New York Times reported on Tuesday that the reviews are being conducted by the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Defense’s inspector general, and the undersecretary of […]

Pope Francis says he faced bomb threat in 2021 Iraq visit

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 18, 2024

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis has revealed a chilling detail about his groundbreaking visit to Iraq in March 2021, the first-ever trip by a Catholic pope to the country. The trip, considered one of the riskiest during his 11-year leadership of the Catholic Church, involved a direct threat to his life. In his upcoming autobiography, […]

South Korea Court Starts Review of President Yoon’s Removal

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 17, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea — The Constitutional Court of South Korea has officially started reviewing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol after allegations of his attempt to impose martial law on December 3. The court’s decision could determine whether Yoon is removed from office or reinstated as the country’s leader. Why Was President Yoon Impeached? […]

5 Dead in Wisconsin School Shooting, Including the Shooter

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 17, 2024

Madison, Wisconsin — A heartbreaking school shooting on Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, left five people dead, including the suspected shooter, and injured five others. Among those killed were children, according to authorities. Where It Happened The incident occurred at Abundant Life Christian School, a private school with around 400 […]

Deadly Cyclone Hits Mayotte: Hundreds Feared Dead, Says Official

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 16, 2024

Mayotte, a small group of French islands in the Indian Ocean, has been hit by the devastating Cyclone Chido. This storm is the strongest to strike the region in over 90 years, leaving behind unimaginable destruction and a rising death toll that may reach hundreds or even thousands, according to local officials. Widespread Damage and […]

Israel Plans to Double Golan Population After Assad’s Fall

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 16, 2024

JERUSALEM – Israel has announced plans to double its population in the occupied Golan Heights, a strategic area captured from Syria during the 1967 Six-Day War. This decision comes just a week after Syrian rebel leaders ousted long-time President Bashar al-Assad, leaving the region in political and military uncertainty. Strengthening Israel’s Hold on the Golan […]

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