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A devastating mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night resulted in multiple fatalities, prompting US President Donald Trump to question the circumstances surrounding the crash. The accident involved an American Airlines passenger jet carrying 64 passengers and crew and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter with three people on board. Both aircraft plunged into the Potomac River after impact, with emergency services recovering at least 18 bodies. No survivors have been found.

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In a dramatic escalation of global trade tensions, President Donald Trump has unveiled sweeping tariffs on America's largest trading partners, prompting immediate retaliation from Canada and Mexico. The measures, announced on February 1, 2025, impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports, along with an additional 10% tax on Chinese goods.

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In a stunning turn of events, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed the security clearance and personal security detail of retired General Mark Milley, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The move also included a directive to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General to investigate Milley’s conduct to see if he should be demoted by stripping one star from his retired rank.

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A  midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025, has left emergency crews scrambling in the icy Potomac River. The FAA confirmed the Bombardier CRJ700, carrying 60 passengers and four crew members from Wichita, Kansas, struck the helicopter during its approach to Runway 33 at 9 p.m. local time. Both aircraft plummeted into the river, triggering a multi-agency search-and-rescue operation amid freezing 35-degree waters—conditions that grant a mere 15–30 minutes of survival before hypothermia-induced unconsciousness. 

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned on Thursday that he would retaliate with his own tariffs if Donald Trump, the former US president, increased duties on Brazilian goods. While prepared to respond, Lula expressed a preference for improved relations over a trade war. Brazil is among the nations facing potential tariff hikes from Trump.

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has openly addressed his controversial association with Jeffrey Epstein, characterizing it as a "foolish" decision that damaged both his philanthropic endeavors and his marriage. In a recent Wall Street Journal interview, Gates provided his most candid assessment yet of the relationship that has continued to haunt his legacy.

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