President Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet in Washington, D.C. next Thursday, with the Biden administration considering sending long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine and pushing Congress to authorize $13 billion in military funding. The meeting is expected to be a key moment in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and a show of solidarity between the United States and Ukraine.
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Three artworks by Austrian Expressionist Egon Schiele, previously owned by Fritz Grünbaum, were seized by New York law enforcement authorities as part of a joint investigation. The artworks were taken from the Art Institute of Chicago, the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh and the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College in Ohio. The seizure is part of a larger effort to return stolen art to its rightful owners and to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the theft of art during the Holocaust.
Aaron Rodgers, the four-time MVP quarterback of the New York Jets, suffered a season-ending injury on Monday and took to social media to express his heartbreak and gratitude for the support he has received. He will require surgery for a torn Achilles tendon, and is determined to "rise yet again" and come back stronger. The injury has put an end to the Jets' hopes of a deep playoff run this season, and they must now look to other players to fill the void.
Pennsylvania State Police have announced the capture of convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, ending a two-week manhunt. Cavalcante, a 34-year-old Brazilian man, was sentenced to life in prison for murder and was arrested in a wooded area within the perimeter set up by law enforcement. A press conference will be held to provide further details about the capture and the escape.
Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams passed away at the age of 36 on Tuesday following a construction site accident in Florida two weeks ago. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, for whom Williams played from 2004-2010, released a statement expressing their sadness at the news. His former teammates also shared their condolences on social media. Williams is survived by his 8-year-old daughter, and the family has asked for privacy during this difficult time.
DraftKings has issued an apology after using the September 11th, 2001 terror attacks to promote betting on baseball and football games on the anniversary of the tragedy. The promotion was met with an outcry on social media and was subsequently removed. The incident has highlighted the need for companies to be mindful of the potential sensitivities of their promotions and to ensure that they are not exploiting tragic events for commercial gain.
A New York judge has signaled a possible change to the trial start date for Donald Trump's hush-money case, currently scheduled for March 2021. Judge Juan Merchan has postponed the scheduling conference due to recent developments involving Trump and his rapidly evolving trial schedule, and is now set to discuss motions on Feb. 15. Trump's legal team has argued that the former president is too busy with his other cases to attend the hush-money trial, but the judge has yet to make a decision on whether or not to delay the trial.
On September 11th, the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks was commemorated. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives in the attacks, and 343 firefighters died on the day of the attacks, with 341 more dying from illnesses related to the recovery efforts. The memorial pool at the World Trade Center site serves as a reminder of the courage of those who responded to the attacks and the lasting impact of the tragedy.