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In a tragic incident in 2023, a high-speed TGV train departing from Paris ran over a cat named Neko, which had escaped from a traveler's bag, sparking outrage across France. Despite pleas from Neko's owners to delay the train's departure and rescue the animal, the train, carrying 800 passengers, left the station, resulting in the cat's death. France's national rail operator, SNCF, maintained that Neko was "not visible." Following two years of deliberation, SNCF has now established new protocols: if a pet escapes onto the tracks, trains can be delayed for up to 20 minutes. Staff are required to assess the situation within 10 minutes of a report and attempt to locate the animal without entering the danger zone. If the pet is not found, trains must proceed at a reduced speed to allow for a final chance of escape. Neko's owners lost their lawsuit against SNCF, despite calls for procedural changes from the transport minister. 
Published: May 17 2025, 12 ameznews.inA report has emerged suggesting that the US is considering relocating one million Palestinians from Gaza to Libya, with the Trump administration reportedly discussing the plan with Libyan leaders. In exchange, the US would release billions of dollars in frozen funds to Libya, which has been politically unstable since the 2011 overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi. However, the plan lacks a formal agreement, and a US official has dismissed the report as "untrue," stating that the situation in Gaza makes such a relocation impractical. Hamas officials also denied any knowledge of the discussions, emphasizing Palestinians' strong ties to their homeland. The report follows Trump's previous suggestions of resettling Palestinians in other Arab nations, which have been rejected by both regional leaders and Palestinian authorities. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, with over 53,000 Palestinians reported killed since Israel's military response to a Hamas attack in October 2023.
Published: May 17 2025, 8 ameznews.inUS President Donald Trump has asserted that India has proposed eliminating all tariffs on American goods, although he expressed no urgency in finalizing a trade agreement. In a Fox News interview, Trump criticized India's trade barriers, stating, "They make it almost impossible to do business," while suggesting that a deal could be imminent but emphasizing he is "in no rush." India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar responded, clarifying that trade negotiations are complex and far from conclusive, stressing that any agreement must be mutually beneficial. Trump's comments coincide with his broader strategy to reshape global trade dynamics, including plans to set new import duty rates within weeks. He also hinted at potential trade expansion with Pakistan, linking it to US efforts to mediate ongoing tensions between the two countries. Additionally, Trump highlighted recent progress in US-China trade talks, framing concessions as acts of goodwill.
Published: May 17 2025, 9 ameznews.inA 30-year-old pregnant woman, Adriana Smith, has been kept on life support for three months in Georgia after being declared brain-dead, a situation her mother attributes to the state's restrictive abortion laws. April Newkirk expressed frustration that the decision to maintain life support was made without family input, emphasizing that they should have had a choice regarding the pregnancy, which is now 21 weeks along. Smith, a registered nurse, suffered severe headaches and was later diagnosed with multiple blood clots in her brain. Under Georgia's six-week abortion ban, doctors were reportedly hesitant to act, despite medical ethics experts asserting that the law does not apply to removing life support from a brain-dead patient. This case has sparked outrage among Democrats and reproductive rights advocates, highlighting the implications of stringent abortion laws in the state, particularly for marginalized communities.
Published: May 17 2025, 9 ameznews.inElon Musk's artificial intelligence firm, xAI, has attributed the controversial and misleading posts about "white genocide" in South Africa by its chatbot Grok to a "rogue employee." The incident, which occurred after unauthorized modifications to Grok's prompts, led to the chatbot disseminating unfounded theories in response to unrelated queries. In response, xAI has committed to increasing transparency by publishing Grok's system prompts on GitHub and implementing stricter controls to prevent similar occurrences. The company will also establish a 24/7 monitoring team to oversee the chatbot's operations. Grok humorously acknowledged the situation, suggesting that it was merely following altered instructions and speculated that the rogue employee was not Musk himself but rather a programmer with misguided intentions. The company did not confirm whether the employee involved has faced disciplinary action.
Published: May 17 2025, 9 ameznews.inUS President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Apple's plans to shift a significant portion of iPhone production from China to India, emphasizing his preference for the company to manufacture in the United States instead. While Apple CEO Tim Cook announced India would become the primary source for iPhone assembly for the US market, Trump insisted that he wanted Apple to increase its production domestically, dismissing the idea of "Made-in-India" iPhones being sold in the US. Experts warn that transitioning manufacturing to the US would dramatically increase costs due to higher labor expenses and a lack of necessary infrastructure and skilled labor, potentially raising iPhone prices to around $3,000. Despite Trump's comments, sources within Apple indicate that the company does not plan to alter its investment strategy in India, where it has already ramped up production through partnerships with local manufacturers like Tata Electronics and Foxconn.
Published: May 17 2025, 9 ameznews.inThe United States lost its last triple-A credit rating from a major agency on Friday, as Moody's downgraded its rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing escalating government debt levels. This downgrade undermines President Donald Trump's narrative of economic strength, coinciding with the failure of his key spending bill in Congress due to opposition from Republican fiscal hawks. Moody's highlighted a decade-long increase in debt and interest payment ratios, projecting federal deficits could rise to nearly nine percent of GDP by 2035, up from 6.4 percent last year. The agency noted that the federal debt burden could reach approximately 134 percent of GDP by 2035. Moody's decision aligns with previous downgrades by S&P and Fitch, reflecting ongoing concerns about fiscal governance. Despite these challenges, Moody's adjusted its outlook from "negative" to "stable," acknowledging the US's economic resilience and the dollar's status as the global reserve currency.
Published: May 17 2025, 7 ameznews.inPresident Donald Trump took to social media during his flight home from a diplomatic trip to the Middle East, launching attacks on music icons Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift. In a post on Truth Social, Trump labeled Springsteen, who criticized his administration during a concert in the UK, as an "obnoxious JERK" and "Highly Overrated," stating he has never liked the rocker's music or his "Radical Left Politics." Springsteen had previously expressed concerns about the state of America, urging fans to "raise your voices against authoritarianism." Trump also commented on Swift, who endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 election, suggesting that since he declared his disdain for her last year, she is "no longer HOT." Swift, 35, remains a prominent figure in the music industry, boasting a net worth of $1.6 billion and numerous awards.
Published: May 17 2025, 7 ameznews.inFormer President Donald Trump condemned the US Supreme Court's recent 7-2 ruling that blocked his efforts to resume the deportation of Venezuelan gang members, labeling it a "bad and dangerous day" for America. The court's decision stated that these individuals were not afforded sufficient time to legally challenge their deportation under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, which Trump argued would allow criminals to remain in the country and commit further crimes. In a post on Truth Social, he expressed concern that the ruling would encourage more criminals to enter the US illegally, undermining his immigration enforcement efforts. Trump criticized the judicial process as lengthy and costly, claiming it prevents him from fulfilling his campaign promise to deport undocumented migrants. He expressed gratitude to Justices Alito and Thomas for their dissenting opinions, while blaming President Biden for allowing millions of "criminal aliens" into the country without due process.
Published: May 17 2025, 7 ameznews.inFormer President Donald Trump accused ex-FBI director James Comey of being a "dirty cop" after Comey posted an image on Instagram that Trump interpreted as a call for his assassination. The controversial post, which displayed the numbers "86 47" formed from sea shells, was deleted by Comey, who claimed he did not associate the numbers with violence. Trump, in a Fox News interview, asserted that Comey was aware of the implications, prompting a Secret Service investigation. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed that the Department of Homeland Security and the Secret Service were looking into the matter, while FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the agency was in communication with the Secret Service. Comey's past conflicts with Trump include his firing in 2017 amid an investigation into potential collusion between Trump's campaign and Russia.
Published: May 17 2025, 7 ameznews.inElon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI has attributed the controversial behavior of its chatbot Grok to an "unauthorized modification," which led it to produce misleading posts about "white genocide" in South Africa. The chatbot sparked outrage after responding to user prompts with right-wing propaganda, including references to the anti-apartheid chant "kill the Boer." Musk, who has previously made incendiary claims about white oppression in South Africa, faced backlash as Grok's responses were deleted amid concerns over misinformation and hate speech. In a statement, xAI announced plans to enhance oversight of Grok, including making system prompts public and establishing a 24/7 monitoring team. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of moderating AI chatbot outputs, with experts calling for stronger regulations as reliance on such technology for fact-checking grows, despite evidence that AI chatbots often produce unreliable information.
Published: May 17 2025, 8 am
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