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Niyi is a senior data editor at NiyiDaram

The trial of an 18-year-old accused of killing three girls in a knife attack at a dance class in Southport is due to begin today. Axel Rudakubana, from Lancashire, will appear at Liverpool Crown Court charged with the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven. The girls died following the attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class at The Hart Space shortly before midday on 29 July last year. In rare comments ahead of the trial, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said it would be a “deeply traumatic and distressing time for the…

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President Biden pardoned his siblings just minutes before leaving office on Monday. The pardon applies to James Biden, Sara Jones Biden, Valerie Biden Owens, John Owens, and Francis Biden, the White House announced. The president argues that his family could be subject to “politically motivated investigations” after he leaves office. “I believe in the rule of law, and I am optimistic that the strength of our legal institutions will ultimately prevail over politics. But baseless and politically motivated investigations wreak havoc on the lives, safety, and financial security of targeted individuals and their families,” Biden said in a statement. “Even…

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President-elect Donald Trump, in a wide-ranging phone interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker, shared his plans for his first week in office, including signing a record-setting number of executive actions and addressing mass deportations and wildfire damage in Los Angeles. Trump emphasized the theme of his inauguration speech, which will focus on “unity and strength, and also the word ‘fairness.’” He acknowledged the hardships endured during the four-year Trump administration and emphasized the need for action to address these issues. Trump expressed his determination to prevent such occurrences and ensure a fair and just future for…

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In a recent interview, President-elect Donald Trump discussed the future of TikTok in the United States, hinting at a potential reprieve for the popular social media platform. Trump indicated that he is likely to grant TikTok a 90-day extension before any ban is enforced. This decision comes as TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, faces pressure to divest its U.S. operations to a non-Chinese entity. The administration’s stance on TikTok has been a hot topic, especially in the final days of the Biden administration, as users and stakeholders await clarity on the platform’s future.Valerie Plesch / Bloomberg via Getty Images During the…

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Digital driving licenses are set to be introduced in the UK, marking a significant step towards leveraging technology to revolutionize public services. These licenses, accessible through a new government smartphone app, could potentially replace physical licenses in various scenarios. While physical licenses will continue to be issued, the government believes that the voluntary digital option will propel the country into the 2020s. A government spokesperson emphasized the government’s commitment to using technology to enhance people’s lives and transform public services. The digital licenses could be utilized at supermarket self-checkouts, allowing customers to verify their age independently without the need for…

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Billionaire Bill Gates recently shared a rare glimpse into his private conversation with President-elect Donald Trump and a nearly three-hour dinner that left him “impressed.” Gates, who supported Vice President Harris in the 2024 election, seemed to leave the dinner with a sense of optimism about the president-elect. “About two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to have a long and quite intriguing dinner with him,” Gates told The Wall Street Journal. In his interview, Gates detailed the “wide-ranging” dinner conversation, mentioning that he discussed public health, which has been a major focus of Gates’ philanthropic efforts. “I felt like…

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Rapper Nelly, born Cornell Haynes Jr., is among the renowned stars set to perform at Donald Trump’s Inaugural Liberty Ball in the U.S. Capitol on January 20. Sources close to the event planning have revealed that the 50-year-old rapper will join the iconic Village People and the country music star Jason Aldean as the entertainment for the night. CBS reported on this exciting announcement. In the past, Nelly expressed his negative sentiments towards Donald Trump. In 2017, he candidly admitted that he didn’t particularly care for Trump. He explained to Page Six, “You know the thing about Donald Trump is…

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WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony is moving indoors to the Capitol rotunda because of a frigid weather forecast in the nation’s capital Monday, the president-elect announced on social media Friday. Inauguration Day is often cold, but Monday looks to be especially brisk. The high is expected to be roughly 20 degrees, with a low of six degrees, and strong winds.

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The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law that would ban the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, just two days before the bipartisan divestiture law is set to take effect. The court acknowledged that TikTok provides a unique and extensive platform for expression, engagement, and community building for over 170 million Americans. However, it emphasized that Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-founded national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and its relationship with a foreign adversary. Based on these reasons, the court concluded that the challenged provisions do not infringe upon petitioners’ First…

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