Carlos Slim has terminated his partnership with Starlink, opting instead to invest $22 billion in expanding América Móvil’s telecommunications infrastructure over the next three years. This decision follows public tensions between Slim and Elon Musk, including a controversial tweet alleging Slim’s ties to organized crime. The move represents a significant blow to Starlink, costing it a major Latin American partner and billions in potential revenue. América Móvil’s investment redirects planned Starlink projects to Chinese and European companies, impacting not only Starlink’s financial prospects but also the U.S.’s commercial presence in the region.
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Legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found deceased in their New Mexico home, prompting a suspicious death investigation. Authorities discovered the bodies, along with a deceased dog, after maintenance workers reported finding the front door ajar. Preliminary findings revealed no immediate signs of foul play or external trauma, although carbon monoxide and toxicology tests are pending. The investigation continues to determine the cause of death.
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A measles case involving an infant who traveled through LAX Terminal B on February 19th, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., has prompted a public health warning for Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Individuals present at the terminal during that time, and potentially those on Korean Air flight KAL11/KE11, may have been exposed. Unvaccinated individuals exposed before March 11th should monitor for symptoms, which typically appear 7 to 21 days post-exposure and include fever, rash, and respiratory issues. Anyone remaining symptom-free past March 11th is no longer considered at risk.
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The Treasury Department’s Inspector General is conducting an audit of its payment system’s security, prompted by concerns over access granted to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team. The audit will review the past two years of transactions, focusing on alleged fraudulent payments, and is expected to conclude by August. This action follows a push by Democratic lawmakers and employee unions for transparency and accountability regarding DOGE’s activities, which include efforts to remove federal workers and access government computer systems. Simultaneously, a lawsuit challenges the administration’s firing of several independent inspectors general and ongoing litigation contests DOGE’s access to Treasury data.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, facing charges in Romania including rape and human trafficking, were allowed to travel to Florida after a Romanian court lifted asset seizures and suspended their travel ban. Upon arrival, Andrew Tate briefly proclaimed his innocence to reporters. Despite a Florida inquiry into the allegations, and strong statements from Florida officials against their alleged conduct, the brothers maintain their innocence, claiming they are victims of a conspiracy. The brothers’ departure has sparked controversy, with accusers feeling retraumatized and concerns raised about potential US involvement in their release.
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The Supreme Court, in a 5-3 decision, granted death row inmate Richard Glossip a new trial, reversing the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. The majority opinion, authored by Justice Sotomayor, cited the prosecution’s failure to disclose key evidence of the key witness’s mental illness and drug use. Justice Thomas, dissenting, sharply criticized the majority for “stretching the law at every turn” to prevent Glossip’s execution, arguing the Court disregarded established legal principles and the victim’s family’s wishes. The case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with the Court’s ruling.
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This list encompasses a comprehensive array of countries and territories worldwide. The list includes nations from all continents, ranging from sovereign states to dependent territories and special administrative regions. Many different forms of government are represented. The geographical scope is truly global.
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The Trump administration issued a memo mandating the separation of transgender service members from the military, citing incompatibility with service requirements and national security interests. This action, following a January executive order targeting transgender troops, demands the Pentagon identify and begin separating these individuals within 60 days, with waivers granted only in exceptional circumstances directly supporting warfighting capabilities. The memo represents a significant escalation of previous restrictions on transgender service, prompting legal challenges arguing the policy violates the Fifth Amendment’s equal protection clause. The department’s stated goal is to enforce high standards of readiness, lethality, and integrity within the military.
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Following user reports of increased violent and graphic content appearing in their Instagram Reels feeds, Meta acknowledged a system error responsible for the inappropriate recommendations. The company issued an apology, stating the error has been rectified. Users reported seeing this content despite having sensitive content controls enabled to the highest setting. Meta employs a large team and AI technology to moderate content, aiming to prevent such issues, but this instance highlights a lapse in their system.
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