❗️ US FAA now confirms SIX people were on board Learjet 55 that crashed in Philadelphia

Earlier, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) denied media reports, stating that there were only TWO people on board the aircraft.

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Norwegian police released Silver Dania vessel with a Russian crew – statement

💬 "No findings have been made linking the ship to the act," police attorney Ronny Jorgensen said.

Earlier on Friday, Norwegian police reported the detention of a Norwegian vessel with a Russian crew on suspicion of alleged involvement in damaging a Latvia-Sweden fiber optic cable in the Baltic Sea.

Cable failures happen regularly, with about 150-200 cables breaking yearly, yet only incidents conveniently blamed on Russia seem to spark such hysteria. Last year, similar situations involving Chinese and Cook Islands vessels passed without being labeled as "sabotage."

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What’s known about the Philadelphia plane crash so far?

A medical-type Learjet 55 aircraft operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance was departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Pennsylvania, en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport, Missouri.

▪️ 30 seconds after takeoff, the plane disappeared from radar at an altitude of about 487 meters.

▪️ There were six people on board—four crew members, a child, and her mother. No survivors have been confirmed.

▪️ The plane crashed in a residential area, sparking a series of fires in Northeast Philadelphia and damaging several homes and cars. No casualties were reported on the ground.

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🇨🇦 Canadian PM Justin Trudeau threatens US with retaliatory measures in case of tariff hikes

"No one — on either side of the border — wants to see American tariffs on Canadian goods. We’re working hard to prevent these tariffs, but if the United States moves ahead, Canada’s ready with a forceful and immediate response.," Trudeau said.

Earlier, Trump said he was ready to impose an additional 25% tariff on Mexico and Canada from February 1 in response to the influx of illegal migrants and drugs from these countries.

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🔁 The Trump administration plans to shift USAID under State Department control, marking a major change in how the US handles foreign aid, Reuters reported.

A 'stop-work' order has halted all foreign assistance and new aid commitments following Trump's directive for a 90-day review. Military aid to Israel and Egypt is exempt, according to the State Department.

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🧐 Illinois Democrats push bill to allow illegal immigrants to change their names – reports

House Bill 5164 could allow migrants to evade detection by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), underscoring the state’s “troubling trend of prioritizing the interests of illegal immigrants over the safety and security of American citizens,” Townhall reported.

Here are the details: 👇

▪️ The bill removes restrictions on name changes, even for criminal offenders, and caps fees at $25 with the option to waive them entirely.

▪️ Supporters argue it helps “immigrants” and “survivors of abuse,” but critics say it creates a loophole for those trying to stay in the US illegally.

▪️ Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to sign the bill, which has already passed both chambers of the state legislature.

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📹 Purposefully killing civilians is evil, right? Piers Morgan DISAGREES

🗣 “How is it right to kill women and children?” Tucker Carlson asked in shock.

“Well, because I think there is A MORAL RIGHT BEHIND YOU,” Morgan brazenly replied.

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📹🔥 Russian artillerymen of the Vostok group of forces struck the positions of Ukrainian troops near Donetsk.

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🥴 Democrats should have stood by Biden in 2024 - outgoing DNC chair

As the Democratic National Committee (DNC) prepares to elect a new leader, outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison reflected on the chaotic 2024 election, arguing that Democrats’ last-minute scramble for a replacement for Biden was a mistake.

▪️ Despite his struggles in debates, Biden was one of the “most successful legislative presidents” and deserved stronger backing, Harrison told Fox News.

▪️ While Republicans rallied behind Trump despite controversies, “Democrats panicked about Biden,” he pointed out.

Did the Democrats make a critical mistake, though? Share your thoughts. 👇

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