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President-elect Donald Trump appeared remotely for a sentencing hearing in front of New York State Judge Juan Merchan in a criminal case involving hush money paid to a porn star. Despite being convicted in 2024, Trump made history by taking the oath of office as the first presidential convicted felon, with Chief Justice John Roberts administering the oath following a Supreme Court ruling granting immunity from prosecution for actions taken in office. This immunity also...

Vasyl Fedoryn, a dog breeder in Co Cork, pleaded guilty to nine animal welfare offences after dogs and pups were found in deplorable conditions, resulting in some having to be euthanised. Inspector Caroline Faherty described the dogs as being kept in dark sheds without light or bedding, leading to malnourishment and feral behavior. Despite Fedoryn's lack of previous convictions, the judge warned that he may still face jail time due to the severity of the...

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, among other tech leaders, attended Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, seated on the platform in the US Capitol Rotunda. The presence of these billionaire CEOs, who donated to Trump's inaugural committee, raised concerns about conflicts of interest and the concentration of power among the ultra-wealthy in the new administration, as highlighted by outgoing President Joe Biden. The governors who attended were relegated to...

President-elect Donald Trump plans to sign executive orders ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and declaring the federal government will only recognize two sexes, male and female. The actions, expected to be announced soon, are likely to face backlash from civil rights groups for undermining progress made in addressing systemic prejudices. The orders will also prohibit federal funding for promoting "gender ideology" and gender transition medical procedures. Full Article

Hamish Kale on Unsplash discusses the potential dangers of using plug socket covers in homes, as they can increase the risk of electric shock and fire by overriding the safety features of UK plug sockets. Consumer watchdogs advise against using them, as they do not comply with British standards and can damage the sockets. Instead, it is recommended to supervise children around plug sockets, switch them off when not in use, and consider moving furniture...

Kevin De Bruyne is feeling optimistic about his performance levels as he awaits discussions on his Manchester City future. The midfielder's contract is set to expire at the end of the season, with talks paused due to a lengthy injury setback earlier in the campaign. Despite the lack of contract negotiations, De Bruyne's recent resurgence in form has him feeling more confident and content as City aims to move past their mid-season struggles. Full Article