Mo News Trump Backs Hegseth Over Strike; Shingles Vax May Slow Dementia; Triple-Folding Smartphone; Kids Want Crypto For Christmas
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Dec 3, 2025 A major donation of $6.25 billion aims to create investment accounts for 25 million kids. Trump supports Hegseth amidst controversial strike discussions, while a former Honduran president has been pardoned. Exciting tech news features Samsung's triple-fold smartphone on the horizon. A study suggests the shingles vaccine might help slow down dementia. Lastly, kids are increasingly asking for crypto in their holiday stockings, highlighting a generational shift in gift preferences.
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Drug Boat Strikes Claimed As Highly Effective
- The Trump administration claims naval strikes reduced sea drug flow by about 90 percent and created a strong deterrent effect.
- Legal questions and bipartisan scrutiny persist over the September strike that reportedly killed survivors after an initial attack.
Hegseth Says He Left Before Second Strike
- Pete Hegseth says he watched the initial strike live but left before a reported second strike and denies ordering it.
- He attributes the second strike decision to Admiral Frank Bradley, who he says had full authority and made the correct call.
Pardon Raises Hypocrisy And Political Questions
- President Trump pardoned former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández despite his conviction for major drug trafficking.
- The pardon sparked accusations of hypocrisy given simultaneous actions against other alleged drug-linked leaders and raised questions about political motives.