During what seemed to be a New Year's Eve party in Alabama, a guest managed to become trapped inside a sizable vase, setting a new standard for post-drinking mishaps.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Washington DC in an attempt to salvage a jeopardized US defense package for Kyiv worth billions of dollars. The aid has become entangled in US domestic, partisan politics, with Republicans insisting on concessions related to border funding in exchange.
Elon Musk and the Israeli government are in a dispute over Musk's offer to provide satellite internet to Gaza. Musk, in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), expressed his willingness to support communications in Gaza for internationally recognized aid organizations using his SpaceX Starlink satellite network. The move came after a blackout in cellular and internet connectivity in Gaza, affecting communication and civilian recovery efforts during heavy aerial bombardment.
Rescue efforts are now in their third day following flash floods in the northeastern state of Sikkim, India, where over 100 people are currently missing. Officials reported at least 22 casualties, including seven soldiers, as of Friday.
House Democrats are facing a unique dilemma with Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida pushing for a vote to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This situation could force Democrats to decide whether to help McCarthy keep his position.