The NewsWorthy Expanding Musk's Power, Coast-to-Coast Storms & Best in Show - Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Feb 12, 2025
A U.S. teacher is set to return home after years in a Russian prison, while tensions in Gaza are escalating. Elon Musk faces scrutiny over significant government budget cuts, which are stirring public protests. Southern California braces for severe storms as a tuna can recall raises safety concerns nationwide. On a lighter note, the Westminster Dog Show crowned Monty the Giant Schnauzer as Best in Show. Additionally, mass layoffs are affecting the tech sector, shifting job opportunities toward skilled labor markets like construction and healthcare.
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Trump's Gaza Plan
- President Trump's Gaza plan involves turning it into an American-controlled vacation destination.
- This plan faces opposition from Jordan's King Abdullah and the United Nations due to potential Palestinian displacement and international law violations.
American Teacher Released
- American teacher Mark Fogel, imprisoned in Russia for over three years on marijuana charges, has returned to the U.S.
- Billionaire Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, negotiated Fogel's release in a deal with Russia.
Musk's Expanding Power
- Elon Musk's influence over the federal workforce is expanding due to a new executive order.
- This order mandates agencies to collaborate with Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on job cuts and hiring limits.