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A US judge has declined to sanction Elon Musk for missing a scheduled meeting with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to watch a rocket launch, stating that he had agreed to reimburse the agency for travel costs incurred by three lawyers. US District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley ruled that Musk's absence was moot since he later complied with the order and met with SEC officials on October 3. The SEC had sought sanctions, arguing that Musk's disregard for the court order warranted a reminder of its seriousness. Musk's attorney defended his absence, citing an urgent obligation related to SpaceX, while Musk offered to cover the $2,923 in travel expenses. The SEC is investigating whether Musk violated securities laws by delaying the disclosure of his Twitter stock accumulation in 2022, which critics claim allowed him to buy shares at a lower price before announcing his acquisition of the company. 
Published: Nov 23 2024, 7 pmeznews.inTomoaki Hamatsu, known as Nasubi, has recounted the harrowing details of his 15-month experience on the extreme Japanese game show _'A Life In Prizes'_, which aired in 1998 and captivated up to 30 million viewers at its peak. During this time, Nasubi was isolated in an empty apartment, forced to compete in tasks to win basic necessities like food, often resorting to eating dog food. Unbeknownst to him, his actions were broadcast nationwide while he remained naked throughout the ordeal. Now 48, Nasubi shares his story in the Hulu documentary _The Contestant_, directed by Clair Titley, who sought to explore the deeper implications of his experience. Nasubi described feeling overwhelmed by loneliness and confusion, stating that the hardest part was the isolation, which left lasting effects on his mental state. His journey raises pressing questions about the ethics of reality television and the psychological toll it can take on participants.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 9 pmeznews.inElon Musk, appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has issued a stark warning about the potential for U.S. bankruptcy due to excessive spending. Musk, a close adviser to Trump, expressed his concerns on social media, highlighting that the U.S. government spent $6.16 trillion in 2023 while only generating $4.47 trillion in revenue. In response to this alarming trend, the DOGE account emphasized the need to balance the budget. Trump, who has previously suggested using Bitcoin to address the national debt, now relies on Musk and fellow businessman Vivek Ramaswamy for strategies to curb spending. With the national debt surpassing $34 trillion, largely due to pandemic-related stimulus measures, Musk stated that "excess government spending is driving America into bankruptcy," calling the current debt growth "unsustainable." The DOGE name nods to the popular Dogecoin cryptocurrency, favored by Musk.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 8 pmeznews.inIn a chilling act of intimidation reminiscent of mafia films, a severed horse's head was discovered on the property of a Sicilian businessman in Altofonte, near Palermo. The gruesome find, which also included the body of a pregnant cow and her calf, was left on the seat of a digger owned by the construction contractor. Local mayor Angela De Luca expressed her horror, stating, "I can't comprehend such barbarity," and likening the act to medieval brutality. This incident has reignited concerns on the island, particularly following the recent release of over 20 mafia bosses from prison. Such tactics, which include delivering dismembered animal bodies, are common methods used by the mafia to instill fear and target victims' emotional connections to their animals. Previous incidents include a goat's head found at a construction entrepreneur's home and a pig's head hung at a police station in Messina.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 5 pmeznews.inIn Brampton, Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau labeled his intelligence officials "criminals" for allegedly leaking false information linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to violence on Canadian soil. Trudeau's comments followed a report by the Globe and Mail, which suggested that Canadian security agencies believed Modi was aware of violent plots in Canada. In response, Nathalie Drouin, Trudeau's intelligence adviser, clarified that the Canadian government does not possess evidence connecting Modi or his officials to criminal activities, calling such claims "speculative and inaccurate." This controversy has intensified diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, particularly after Trudeau's September allegations of Indian agents' involvement in the murder of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Both nations have since expelled each other's diplomats, reflecting the deteriorating relationship amid accusations of foreign interference.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 4 pmeznews.inG7 ministers will convene in Italy next week to discuss the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as confirmed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The ICC's decision, which also includes warrants for Netanyahu's former defence minister and Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif, has sparked controversy, with Israel and its allies condemning the move while Turkey and various rights groups have expressed support. Meloni's government appears divided on the issue; Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated that Netanyahu would have to be arrested if he visited Italy, while Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini welcomed him. Meloni emphasized the need for an objective analysis of the ICC's decision, asserting that the actions of the Israeli state cannot be equated with those of Hamas. The topic will be formally addressed during the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Fiuggi, near Rome, on Monday and Tuesday.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 4 pmeznews.inIn a tragic case that has drawn attention to dowry-related violence, 24-year-old Harshita Brella was found dead in the boot of a car in Ilford, UK, days after her suspected murder on November 10. Harshita, originally from Delhi, had married Pankaj Lamba in March 2023 but had been living separately due to alleged domestic abuse and ongoing dowry demands from his family. Her sister, Sonia, claims that despite providing significant dowry at the wedding, Pankaj continued to harass them for more. After a final video call on the night of her death, Harshita's family reported her missing when she became unreachable. Pankaj, who is currently missing, is believed to have fled to India shortly after the murder. An inquest has opened into Harshita's death, with preliminary findings indicating manual strangulation, as police continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding her tragic demise.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 2 pmeznews.inThe Laos government expressed deep sorrow on Saturday over the deaths of six foreign tourists in Vang Vieng, attributed to suspected methanol poisoning. Among the deceased are two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton, and two Australians, who fell ill following a night out on November 12. The latest victim, 19-year-old Australian Holly Bowles, died in a Bangkok hospital on Friday. Laos' Ministry of Foreign Affairs has extended condolences to the victims' families and announced an ongoing investigation, during which the Vietnamese manager of the hostel where the tourists stayed has been detained. Methanol, a toxic substance often used in industrial products, is suspected to have contaminated the alcohol consumed. Despite the tragedy, local businesses report that tourism in Vang Vieng continues as usual, with officials from Australia and the UK warning their citizens about the risks of methanol poisoning while in Laos.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 2 pmeznews.inAustralian researchers have unveiled the oldest direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars, suggesting the planet may have once been habitable. A study published on Saturday by a team from Curtin University examined a 4.45 billion-year-old zircon grain from the Martian meteorite NWA7034, also known as Black Beauty, discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2011. The zircon contained geochemical signatures of water-rich fluids, indicating the presence of water during early Martian magmatic activity. Co-author Aaron Cavosie highlighted that this finding could enhance our understanding of ancient Martian hydrothermal systems and their potential to support life. Despite significant meteorite impacts altering Mars' surface, the research indicates that water existed during the early Pre-Noachian period, prior to 4.1 billion years ago. The study, led by Jack Gillespie, also involved researchers from the University of Adelaide and underscores the importance of water as a key ingredient for habitable environments.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 2 pmeznews.inNATO chief Mark Rutte met with US President-elect Donald Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, to discuss pressing global security challenges facing the alliance, according to NATO spokeswoman Farah Dakhlallah. The meeting, which took place on Friday, comes as Trump returns to the presidency amid concerns in Europe about the future of US military support for Ukraine. Rutte emphasized the importance of maintaining aid to Kyiv, highlighting the collaboration of adversaries such as North Korea, Iran, China, and Russia against Ukraine. He noted that Russia's actions, including technology transfers to North Korea, pose threats to both the US and continental Europe. Rutte expressed his eagerness to engage with Trump on strategies to collectively address these emerging threats, reflecting the ongoing tensions and security concerns within the NATO framework.
Published: Nov 23 2024, 2 pm
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