President Joe Biden celebrated his 81st birthday on Monday by pardoning two turkeys, Liberty and Bell, in the annual Thanksgiving tradition. During the ceremony, Biden made a joke about the difficulty of getting tickets to a Taylor Swift or Britney Spears concert, but appeared to confuse the two pop stars. The turkeys had to travel over 1,000 miles to Washington D.C. to win their amnesty, and will now be sent to Virginia Tech's "Gobblers Rest" exhibit to live out the rest of their days.
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Jair Bolsonaro, nicknamed “the crazy” and “the wig”, has been elected president of Brazil. His popularity surged due to his hard-line stance on crime and corruption, and his promises to reduce taxes and increase public spending. Supporters are hopeful that his policies will bring economic growth and stability to Brazil, while critics are concerned about his views on human rights and the environment.
Taylor Swift has postponed her Eras Tour concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after a 23-year-old fan died during her Friday night show. In response, Swift posted a handwritten note expressing her grief and shock, and the mayor of Rio de Janeiro has demanded changes to the stadium before the final two shows. Swift's team has released a statement expressing their condolences to the family of the deceased fan, and fans are encouraged to stay hydrated and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Taylor Swift is mourning the loss of one of her fans who passed away prior to her show in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In an Instagram post, Swift expressed her grief and asked for privacy for the family and friends of the deceased. Videos on social media from the performance showed Swift saying people should “take a moment and hold onto each other” in memory of the fan.
Simone Biles has made history by becoming the most decorated gymnast in history, winning her 27th world medal at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. She scored 58.399 points across the balance beam, floor, vault and uneven bars to beat the defending champion and claim the gold medal. Biles now has 34 world and Olympic medals, and is the first woman to win four consecutive all-around titles at the world championships and the Olympics. Her record-breaking performance is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport.
The U.S. women's gymnastics team won their seventh consecutive world championship title on Wednesday night in Antwerp, Belgium, led by four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles. Despite an injury to Joscelyn Roberson in warmups, the team was able to put up a dominant performance and won by a margin of 2.199 points. This marks the 26th world medal for Biles, who is the most decorated American gymnast in history, and is sure to inspire future generations of gymnasts.
FIFA has announced an unprecedented three-continent project for the 2030 World Cup, with Europe, Africa, and South America all included. The tournament will open in Uruguay's Centenario Stadium, the site of the inaugural 1930 World Cup final, and will be the first to include 48 teams. The process of selecting the host countries for the tournament will now begin, with the tournament expected to take place in summer of 2030.
The United Nations Security Council voted to approve a multinational force to be sent to Haiti to combat extreme gang violence. Kenya has committed to sending 1,000 security personnel and the force is expected to include personnel from Jamaica, Barbados and several other nations. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry thanked the U.N. Security Council and other countries who agreed to join the force, expressing hope that the mission will bring stability and security to the region.