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The Prime Minister of Pakistan has called for an investigation into a controversial advertisement by the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), after it was criticized for resembling the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The ad, which was posted on PIA’s official X account on January 10 to announce the resumption of flights from Islamabad to Paris, shows an airplane flying toward the Eiffel Tower with the tagline, “Paris, we’re coming today.” The post has garnered over 21 million views on X since its publication. However, the advertisement quickly sparked outrage on social media, with many users pointing out its…

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Blue Origin successfully launched its new, towering rocket for the first time on Thursday, sending a prototype satellite into orbit thousands of miles above Earth. Named after John Glenn, the first American to orbit Earth, the New Glenn rocket lifted off from Florida’s launch pad—historically used for NASA’s Mariner and Pioneer spacecraft missions over 50 years ago. The 320-foot (98-meter) rocket, years in development with significant investment from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, carried an experimental platform designed to host and deploy satellites into their designated orbits. All seven engines roared to life at liftoff, propelling the…

The Phoenix Suns have made a trade—though not the one many were anticipating. Jimmy Butler remains with the Miami Heat for now, despite the Suns’ ongoing efforts to bring him to Phoenix. However, the Suns have still managed to pull off a notable deal, acquiring Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards along with a 2025 second-round pick from the Denver Nuggets. In exchange, they sent Josh Okogie and three second-round picks: two from the Nuggets (2026 and 2031) and one of their own (2031). Is this the blockbuster move fans were hoping for in the lead-up to the trade deadline? Not…

Bank of Japan officials see a good chance of raising interest rates next week, as long as Donald Trump’s arrival at the White House doesn’t trigger too many negative surprises, according to people familiar with the matter. BOJ officials acknowledge the likelihood of raising the rate from 0.25% at the end of its two-day meeting on Jan. 24, unless Trump ruffles markets or changes expectations about the global economy at the start of his presidency, the people said. The central bank will make a final policy decision after reviewing economic data, markets, and the implications of U.S. economic policies up…

President Joe Biden’s administration is exploring ways to keep TikTok available in the U.S. if a scheduled ban takes effect on Sunday, according to three people familiar with the discussions. “Americans shouldn’t expect to see TikTok suddenly banned on Sunday,” an administration official said, adding that officials are “exploring options” to implement the law in a way that prevents the app from going dark. If the administration moves forward with such a plan, it would mean that the app would not shut down on Biden’s last full day in office, pushing the issue to Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated…

Foul-mouthed superheroes and family-friendly fare drove the domestic box office during the final months of 2024. Full-year ticket sales dropped just 3.4% from 2023, reaching $8.74 billion, a significant recovery from the nearly 27% shortfall at the halfway point of 2024. The release of Disney and Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine, Pixar’s Inside Out 2, Disney Animation’s Moana 2, and Universal’s Wicked after June helped boost ticket sales, turning a billion-dollar deficit into just $300 million, according to Comscore data. “While 2024 was one of the most challenging years ever for theaters, the massive comeback that began in June, driven by…

On Wednesday, multiple Citibank customers experienced difficulties accessing their accounts and reported receiving fraud alerts. The issues, which began earlier in the day, impacted many users and caused frustration. According to DownDetector.com, which tracks disruptions in digital services, hundreds of Citibank customers flagged problems with their accounts by midday. The tracking site showed that the interruptions had been ongoing since at least 9 a.m. Eastern Time, signaling a widespread issue affecting a large number of users. Users on social media platform X began sharing their experiences, with many mentioning they had received unexpected fraud alerts. Some also reported long hold…

Travis Kelce enters the postseason for the second consecutive year facing questions about whether he’s lost a step. In 2023, Kelce missed the season finale, ending his seven-year streak of 1,000-plus yards. His career-low 10.6 yards per catch raised concerns about his longevity. However, the future Hall of Famer dominated in the postseason, racking up 355 yards and three touchdowns on 32 catches, leading to another Lombardi Trophy. The 2024 season saw a further decline in production. In 16 games, Kelce totaled 823 yards, his lowest outside of a one-game rookie campaign. The tight end caught 97 passes, but only…

As US Second Lady, Usha Vance will fill a role traditionally relegated to the sidelines of White House life, a position that may suit a political spouse who has never sought the limelight. However, her friends say the 39-year-old has played an active, influential role in the rapid rise of her husband, US Vice President-elect JD Vance. A hard-working child of immigrants, she has moved through the prestigious institutions of Cambridge, Yale, and the Supreme Court to reach the pinnacle of public life. For many admirers, she represents a living embodiment of the American Dream. Even JD Vance, 40, appears…

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