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29 Dec 2024
#politics
Fox News: Billionaires cozy up to Trump with seven-figure inaugural donations after past feuds with incoming president
Several major companies that previously clashed with President-elect Trump are now making significant donations to his 2025 inauguration, including Meta, Amazon, Ford, and others, each pledging $1 million. This shift in corporate relations comes after Trump's election victory, with executives expressing newfound support.
Trump has noted the change in attitude from these companies, stating that they now want to be his allies. The donations come despite past tensions, with Trump having criticized figures like Mark Zuckerberg and Jeff Bezos in the past. The evolving dynamics reflect a broader shift in corporate engagement with the incoming administration.
GB News: POLL OF THE DAY: Do you agree with half of Britons who think 2025 will be worse than 2024? - VOTE NOW
A recent survey indicates that half of Britons expect 2025 to be worse than 2024, with only 23% believing it will improve. Labour supporters are more optimistic, while a significant majority of Reform UK and Tory voters anticipate a decline.
The poll reflects widespread dissatisfaction with the government and a lack of confidence in Labour's ability to address key issues like migration and NHS waiting lists. Many respondents express a sense of national gloom and disappointment in the promised changes.
#society
Times Of Israel: With her son held hostage in Gaza, one mother turns to pottery to publicize his plight
Idit Ohel, mother of hostage Alon Ohel, has been creating pottery as a form of meditation and coping since her son was taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Each piece features the Hebrew letter Aleph for Alon and symbolizes hope and connection, as she gifts them to his friends to keep his memory alive.
Ohel is actively involved in raising awareness about hostages and advocating for their return. She has created projects like the "You Are Not Alone" pianos and is working on fundraising initiatives to support families affected by the ongoing crisis.
Fox News: 'Gate lice' and 'seat squatters' among 2024's most viral travel trends
In 2024, several travel trends emerged among Americans, including "gate lice," where passengers attempt to board flights early, prompting American Airlines to implement technology to combat this. Another trend, "mattress runs," involves booking hotel rooms for rewards without actual stays, while "flying naked" sees travelers opting to fly without luggage for convenience.
Additionally, "seat squatters" are passengers who occupy unassigned seats, hoping for better locations, and "sleep divorce" is gaining traction as couples choose to sleep separately during vacations for improved sleep quality. These trends reflect evolving behaviors and preferences in travel.
#military
Fox News: European officials pitch new idea to shore up defenses with Trump's return
NATO member states are facing challenges in meeting defense spending targets, with eight countries not reaching the 2% goal for 2024. The European Commission estimates a need for about 500 billion euros in investments over the next decade to enhance defenses against evolving threats.
To address funding issues, officials are proposing a global defense bank to provide bonds and loans for military modernization. This initiative aims to support financially strapped nations and small defense companies while ensuring alignment with collective security goals.