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23 Dec 2024, 11:30 PM IST
US News Today Live: Amber Heard speaks out on Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni: ‘I saw this firsthand and up close’
- Amber Heard has voiced support for Blake Lively in her sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, calling it a 'horrifying' reminder of her defamation trial with Johnny Depp. Lively also accuses Baldoni of a smear campaign during the filming of It Ends With Us. Baldoni denies the claims.
23 Dec 2024, 09:54 PM IST
US News Today Live: Orlando drone show accident: 7-year-old boy hit by falling drone undergoes emergency heart surgery
- A 7-year-old boy needed heart surgery after being struck by a falling drone at an Orlando holiday light show on December 21. His parents are calling for improved safety measures, while the FAA investigates the cause of the crash.
23 Dec 2024, 08:58 PM IST
US News Today Live: Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions
- President Biden commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life without parole, weeks before Trump takes office. The commutations involve those convicted in high-profile murders, including police, military, and bank robberies.
23 Dec 2024, 08:30 PM IST
US News Today Live: Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to murder and terror charges in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO
- Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare's CEO, pleaded not guilty to murder and terrorism charges in a Manhattan court on December 23. The case will proceed with both state and federal charges.
23 Dec 2024, 07:17 PM IST
US News Today Live: US House Ethics Committee finds Matt Gaetz guilty of sexual misconduct and drug offenses
- The US House Ethics Committee found former Congressman Matt Gaetz violated state laws by paying a 17-year-old girl for sex and buying illegal drugs. Gaetz, who denied the claims, resigned from Congress after being nominated for attorney general by Trump but withdrew due to Senate opposition.
23 Dec 2024, 06:46 PM IST
US News Today Live: Australian businessman Anthony Pratt’s $15 million Trump donation: The billionaire betting big on US manufacturing
- Australian businessman Anthony Pratt donated over $15 million to President-elect Trump’s campaign, becoming one of his top five donors. Pratt, who has created 12,000 US jobs through 70 factories, reaffirmed his support for Trump and pledged to keep investing in American manufacturing.
23 Dec 2024, 06:01 PM IST
US News Today Live: ‘It Ends With Us’ author Colleen Hoover stands by Blake Lively amid sexual harassment case against Justin Baldoni
- Colleen Hoover, author of It Ends With Us, publicly expressed her support for Blake Lively after the actress filed a lawsuit against co-star Justin Baldoni. Lively accused Baldoni of inappropriate behavior during the film's production and efforts to tarnish her reputation.
23 Dec 2024, 04:10 PM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump hilariously shuts down claims Elon Musk could be US president — you won't believe why!
- Donald Trump, however, commended Elon Musk for doing an “amazing job”. He said, “It's nice to have some smart people to rely on...”
23 Dec 2024, 02:11 PM IST
23 Dec 2024, 12:43 PM IST
US News Today Live: Man sets 'sleeping' woman on fire on New York subway train, sits on bench and watches her burn
- After the train came to a stop, surveillance video from the subway car showed the man “calmly” walk up to the victim, who was seated motionless, possibly sleeping, and set her clothing on fire with what appeared to be a lighter.
23 Dec 2024, 11:22 AM IST
US News Today Live: Art Evans: Die Hard 2 actor dies at 82; check his most successful movies
- Art Evans, known for his role in 'Die Hard 2', passed away at 82 on December 21. His wife confirmed he died peacefully in his sleep.
23 Dec 2024, 10:27 AM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump slams ‘woke culture,’ earns Elon Musk's support at AmericaFest Rally
- Trump vowed to tackle polarising issues, signalling a firm stance against what he described as ‘transgender insanity’ and critical race theory in schools.
23 Dec 2024, 09:17 AM IST
US News Today Live: Indian-American Sriram Krishnan appointed White House AI advisor by Donald Trump
- Sriram Krishnan, who has previously led product teams at Microsoft, Twitter, Yahoo!, Facebook and Snap, will work along with David O. Sacks who will be the White House AI and Crypto Czar.
23 Dec 2024, 07:27 AM IST
US News Today Live: Donald Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal, warns of 'wrong' Chinese influence
23 Dec 2024, 07:20 AM IST
US News Today Live: ‘Get transgenders out of schools’: Donald Trump vows to stop 'lunacy' in controversial stance against LGBTQ
- Speaking at an event for young conservatives in Phoenix, Arizona, Donald Trump said, “We’re going to stop the transgender lunacy.”
23 Dec 2024, 02:16 AM IST
US News Today Live: Diddy’s legal troubles deepen: New lawsuit claims Sean Combs drugged and raped woman at 2006 party
- Sean Diddy Combs is being sued by LaTroya Grayson, who alleges she was drugged and raped at a 2006 party in New York. Grayson claims she blacked out after drinking and woke up in a hospital with evidence of the assault. Diddy’s legal team denies the allegations, calling them baseless.
23 Dec 2024, 01:03 AM IST
US News Today Live: Tesla's latest recall: 694,304 cars identified for tire pressure issue—Find out if yours is on the list
- Tesla is recalling 694,304 vehicles in the U.S. due to a TPMS software issue that may prevent the warning light from activating. Affected models include 2017-2025 Model 3, 2020-2025 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck. Tesla will provide a free over-the-air update and notify owners by February 15, 2025.
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