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Elon Musk is pushing to remove dates from X posts and planning new $8 sign-up fee

The change under consideration, which Musk says is for aesthetics, would remove vital information from the X timeline and potentially exacerbate the site’s issues with misinformation.
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US President Joe Biden’s administration will divert $95 million in military aid allocated for Egypt to Lebanon, which faces threats from Hezbollah and other non-state actors and is enforcing a ceasefire with IsraelThe post US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
Billionaire Elon Musk confirmed on Saturday that Starlink has applied for permission to launch internet services in Pakistan, but is currently awaiting approval from the government, Azernews reports, citing Tribune.The post Elon Musk confirms Starlink’s launch plans for Pakistan first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
One of India’s wealthiest temples has apologised after six people were killed and dozens more injured in a crush as they queued for tickets to a festival which attracts millions each year. The incident took place on Wednesday night after thousands gathered at the Tirupati temple in southern Andhra Pradesh state. Visuals showed a swell of people jostling while the tickets were being distributed at counters set up by temple authorities. Officials in the state have said strict action will be taken against temple employees who are found responsible for the tragedy. The post Indian temple apologises after six killed in crush first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
In the first drone attack on the center of Kyiv, the building where Rashad Taghiyev, from the Lachin district of Azerbaijan, resides, was severely damaged.The post Azerbaijani couple among those affected by drone attack on Kyiv’s center first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
US Steel and Japan’s Nippon Steel sued the United States government on Monday in a last-ditch attempt to revive their attempted merger after President Biden blocked it last week on the basis that the transaction posed a threat to national security, ReportThe post US Steel and Japan’s Nippon sue Biden over decision to block deal first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
Saudi Arabia’s water sector witnessed significant shifts in 2023, with a 31 percent increase in desalinated seawater production, now comprising 50 percent of the country’s distributed water supply, up from 44 percent in 2022, official data showed, Azernews reports, citing Arab News.The post Saudi Arabia boosts desalinated water supply to 50% in Vision 2030 push first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – At least 28 Palestinians were killed following Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip over the past day.The post At least 28 Palestinians killed in Gaza over past day first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
Azerbaijan Composers’ Union has conducted a final event dedicated to its 90th anniversary, Azernews reports.The post Azerbaijan Composers’ Union presents jubilee medal first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
Azerbaijani MFA expresses condolences to Georgia  Trend News AgencyThe post Azerbaijani MFA expresses condolences to Georgia – Trend News Agency first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
The budget for the reconstruction of a substation in Azerbaijan has been revealed, Azernews reports, citing the State Procurement’s Agency.The post Reconstruction of substation in Barda to begin first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
Black box data released in investigation of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash  DARYO.UZ – CENTRAL ASIA & AFGHANISTAN NEWSThe post Black box data released in investigation of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash – DARYO.UZ – CENTRAL ASIA & AFGHANISTAN NEWS first appeared on The South Caucasus News – SouthCaucasusNews.com.
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Letter from Gov. Cox calls for immediate removal of Salt Lake City ICE director

Gov. Cox signed a letter requesting changes to local immigration standards and the immediate removal of the ICE director in Salt Lake City.
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Massive Los Angeles fires rage on even as Hollywood blaze retreats

By Rollo Ross and Jackie Luna LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -A pair of massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west were still burning uncontained on Thursday, two days after they ignited, but firefighters managed to beat back another blaze scorching the Hollywood Hills. The Palisades fire between Santa Monica and Malibu on the city’s western flank and the Eaton Fire in the east near
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Elon Musk heaps praise on AfD’s Alice Weidel during live talk on X

X owner and far-right politician appear to agree on everything, as Musk faces accusations of meddling in German election
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DeSantis appointee to university board says women should become mothers, not pursue higher ed

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — For years, political scientist Scott Yenor has advocated for overhauling colleges and universities, which he has argued undermine traditional American families by encouraging women to pursue careers and put off childbirth. Now Yenor may get a chance to implement his policy proposals after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed…
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Before-and-after photos show iconic Los Angeles locations impacted by wildfires

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Judge scraps Biden’s Title IX rules, reversing expansion of protections for LGBTQ+ students

President-elect Donald Trump previously promised to end the rules “on day one” and made anti-transgender themes a centerpiece of his campaign.
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Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Is Freed After Being Detained

During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro.
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