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Musk hosts Trump for SpaceX launch, as misconduct claims swirl over picks
Donald Trump joins Elon Musk to watch a rocket launch as the pair double down on their support for controversial attorney-general nominee Matt Gaetz.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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America’s favourite holiday city is one few Australians have heard of
Spanish moss, Southern charm and time-warp architecture combine to make Charleston an unbeatable destination.
- by Katrina Lobley
McClymont deserves all plaudits over Jones probe
Congratulations to Kate McClymont for the seminal role her thorough, principled investigations played in the apprehending of Alan Jones.
‘Emboldened to spread hate’: Leaders condemn neo-Nazi march in Ohio
Demonstrators clad in black marched through the streets of Ohio waving the swastika flag, not far from the office of Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.
- by Farrah Tomazin
One of New York’s best and grandest hotels gets a revamp
Trendiness may have been relegated, but some aspects have gained contemporary relevance.
- by Julietta Jameson
Trump confirms plans to use military to deport migrants
The Republican repeatedly said on the campaign trail that his deportation policy would begin “on day one” of his presidency.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Global dance group Shen Yun faces inquiry over underage labour practices
The troupe, operated by the Falun Gong religious movement, requires dancers to train under abusive conditions, former performers say.
- by Michael Rothfeld and Nicole Hong
Trump appoints energy secretary who drank bleach on camera
Net zero is a “sinister goal”, according to Chris Wright, founder of a $4 billion energy company who Trump has chosen as his energy secretary.
- by Cameron Henderson
Trump panders to the ‘manosphere’ in rare public sighting since election win
Trump and his team believe the sport played a major role in boosting his image with the male voters key to his White House comeback.
- by Cat Zakrzewski
What are ATACMS, the weapons Ukraine can now use against Russia?
The Biden administration has authorised Ukraine to use US-supplied ballistic missiles known as Army Tactical Missile Systems.
- by John Ismay and Ephrat Livni
‘Dangerous’: Caroline Kennedy blasts cousin RFK Jr’s vaccine views
The departing US ambassador said: “I grew up with him, so I’ve known all this for a long time; others are just getting to know him.”
- by Matthew Knott
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