A controversial UFC event planned for the White House lawn, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250,' is facing legal challenges and criticism for its alleged misuse of federal property and resources for private gain and political fundraising. Lawsuits argue the event is a 'kleptocratic spectacle' and not a genuine celebration of American independence.
Around 100 auto-rickshaws in New Delhi are displaying images of Donald Trump and the Statue of Liberty as part of a U.S. Embassy campaign celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The initiative aims to boost goodwill amid trade tensions and an upcoming visit by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
A Russian drone strike on 14 February 2025 punched a 15-square-metre hole through the New Safe Confinement arch at Chornobyl, destroying key systems that contain radioactive material. The $2.5bn structure, built to shield the world from the ruins of reactor No. 4, now requires €500m in repairs within four years or its 100-year lifespan cannot be guaranteed. If the underlying sarcophagus collapses, over 100 tonnes of nuclear fuel would be released into the air. The strike occurred during Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, with the plant having already experienced occupation in 2022 and multiple blackouts since October 2024.
Offshore wind turbines three times the height of the Statue of Liberty are spinning off Rhode Island's coast as major projects near completion. Revolution Wind is over 90% complete and delivering power to New England's grid, while Sunrise Wind is nearly 50% built. Together with nearby South Fork Wind and Block Island Wind Farm, these projects will power about 1 million homes across Rhode Island, Connecticut and New York, even as President Trump seeks to end the U.S. offshore wind industry through leasing pauses and policy blockades.
