Some of the United States’ closest partners demonstrated a lack of interest in Donald Trump’s new “Board of Peace” during its introduction at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The event was attended by fewer than 20 countries, predominantly Gulf states along with Argentina and Paraguay, as no Western European nations participated despite an expected turnout of 35.
Undeterred by the low attendance, Trump declared all present as personal acquaintances, praised his own goodwill, and presented his vision of “glorious peace,” asserting that the entire world constitutes a single region. In other news, US immigration authorities allegedly allowed a suspect in the largest jewelry heist in American history to self-deport to South America, surprising prosecutors seeking his imprisonment.
The suspect, Jeson Nelon Presilla Flores, accused of involvement in a $100 million diamond and gold theft from an armored truck, was potentially facing 15 years in prison but instead left the country without any consequences. Meanwhile, a New Yorker took evading court to a new level by attaching his court-ordered GPS ankle monitor to a stray dog after failing to appear for a weapons hearing.
The individual, Lamont Holmes, removed the tracker and placed it on a dog, which was eventually discovered by authorities on the animal’s collar, ensuring that Holmes’ bail conditions were still being followed. Additionally, Lululemon removed a new line of leggings from its US website after customers found them to be unintentionally see-through rather than providing the expected support.
In another incident, a Waymo self-driving car in Phoenix confused its purpose and ended up on light rail tracks, necessitating an abrupt exit by its passenger before an oncoming train approached. Video footage captured the car hesitating on the tracks before continuing on, showcasing the unwavering confidence of driverless vehicles even in situations where they are clearly in error.