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 an overflow room, emphasizing the influence of corporate America and the tech industry in the Trump administration.
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Killer gasps about lethal injection ‘hurting so bad’ with his last words
Byron Black, 69, was executed via lethal injection in Tennessee, during which he expressed excruciating pain despite declining to make a final statement. His attorney had sought to remove his implanted heart device prior to execution due to concerns it could cause additional suffering, but the request was denied; Black was pronounced dead after about 10 minutes. Want More Context? 🔎
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