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President Donald Trump is considering whether to cancel plans to livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, the US Army officer convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. The proposal has raised concerns within the administration over public reaction and the risk of helping terrorist groups spread propaganda. Trump supports executing Hasan by firing squad. However, he was not fully aware of the plan to show the event live when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth first announced it last week, according to people familiar with private talks. Sources said Trump later learned that Hasan is paralyzed from the waist down and uses…

Kimberly Guilfoyle has resigned as the US ambassador to Greece after the White House asked her to leave the post. The decision came after reports about her ties to a Republican donor raised questions about her conduct. White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the move on Tuesday. She said the administration had asked Guilfoyle to resign and praised her work for the team. President Donald Trump also spoke about the decision. He said Guilfoyle had done a good job but added that he did not like what he had read in recent reports. He also played down their family…

Cornell University has stopped fraternity parties until the end of the 2026-27 school year. The move follows public anger over the school’s handling of a sexual assault case from 2024. The university will also give New York State Police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus. Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff announced the steps on Tuesday. The new rules cover all parties and social events at houses run by the Interfraternity Council. Cornell will also apply a zero-tolerance policy. Any chapter that breaks the rules will face an immediate suspension. Kotlikoff said the changes would give the school…

A new development has emerged in the multimillion-dollar fraud case involving Swiss financial executive Martin Michael Linder. According to information provided to MirNews, Linder left Dubai on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Sources connected to the proceedings say police confirmed his departure from the United Arab Emirates. A day later, he was reportedly sentenced to three months in prison, a US$1.65 million fine and deportation. Reports also suggest that he is now being sought by the authorities, while possible cooperation with Interpol remains unconfirmed. Dubai | October 13, 2026 | MirNews The fraud proceedings involving Swiss financial executive Martin Michael Linder…

Meta has unveiled two new artificial intelligence models as it seeks to compete with the world’s leading AI companies. The models, called Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, are designed to support personal and work-related AI agents. The company announced the models on Monday and said they were available immediately. Meta claims they can deliver top-level results across a range of AI tasks. The launch marks another step in its plan to become a stronger force in advanced AI. The new models are part of Meta Superintelligence Labs, a major AI project backed by large investments. They are expected to…

President Donald Trump is considering removing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of alleged misconduct in Athens. Guilfoyle has denied any wrongdoing, and her lawyers say the claims against her are false. Trump spoke about the matter at the White House. Asked whether he was thinking about dismissing Guilfoyle, he said his team was reviewing the case and that officials were unhappy. Guilfoyle is the former fiancée of Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr. Her role as ambassador has come under fresh scrutiny after reports raised questions about her dealings with a major Trump donor. The reports claim…

Federal agents searched the Washington home of US Representative Ilhan Omar on Monday morning. The search has raised fresh questions about a federal criminal probe and its timing before the November election. Three people familiar with the matter said the search took place at Omar’s home in Washington, DC. Homeland Security Investigations carried out the operation. The agency is part of the Department of Homeland Security and investigates federal crimes. The Justice Department confirmed that it had obtained a court-approved warrant for a law enforcement action. However, it did not name Omar or explain what the investigation was about. In…

The Hasan execution plan has sparked fresh debate in the United States. A senior Catholic leader has urged Catholic troops to refuse to take part in the planned firing squad execution. He says the act would go against church teaching. Archbishop Timothy Broglio made the appeal on Monday. He raised concerns about plans to livestream the death of Nidal Hasan, a former US Army major. Hasan killed 13 people in a shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009. The attack also left many people wounded. Broglio said Catholic troops assigned to the firing squad should ask to be excused. He…

Amazon is in talks to buy artificial intelligence startup Decart in a deal worth about $7 billion, according to a report published on Sunday. The proposed deal could strengthen Amazon’s position in the fast-growing AI market. The talks are still ongoing, and an agreement is not certain. The deal could happen soon if discussions continue without problems or another buyer does not make a competing offer, the report said. Amazon did not comment outside its normal business hours. Decart did not respond to requests for comment. Decart develops AI models that can create and change digital content. Its technology includes…

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has defended the Trump administration’s plan to livestream the military execution of Nidal Hasan. The former Army psychiatrist was convicted of killing 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. The proposed broadcast has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats. Some lawmakers warn that showing the execution could increase Hasan’s public profile or inspire violent extremists. Mullin rejected those concerns during a television interview on Sunday. Mullin spoke on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” and said people would not be forced to watch the execution. He argued that the planned broadcast did…