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Trump's Tanking Polls, Alpine Fires, and Clown School: The Week's Wild News

Alpine Fire Death Toll Climbs as Investigation Begins; Trump-Promoted Documentary Sees Modest Success

The death toll from the New Year's Day fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, rose to 41 after an 18-year-old Swiss national succumbed to their injuries, according to multiple news sources. The blaze, believed to have been ignited by sparkling candles on Champagne bottles, has triggered a criminal investigation into potential safety regulation violations by the bar owners, NPR Politics reported. One owner was briefly detained and subsequently released on bail.

Investigators are meticulously examining the scene to determine the full extent of the safety lapses that may have contributed to the tragedy. The incident occurred at the Le Constellation bar in the popular ski resort town of Crans-Montana.

In other news, the documentary "Melania," heavily promoted by Donald Trump and directed by Brett Ratner, debuted with a $7 million opening weekend, Fortune reported. While this marked the best documentary debut in 14 years outside of concert films, it was considered a modest success given the film's high production and marketing costs. The film was outperformed by Sam Raimi's "Send Help," which earned $20 million, and the microbudget sci-fi horror film "Iron Lung," which garnered $17.9 million, demonstrating a diverse range of successful films in the current box office landscape.

Meanwhile, President Trump's global aspirations continue to draw attention. Vox reported that Trump's latest initiative is the "Board of Peace," a new body with a billion-dollar lifetime membership fee, which has been labeled a minor bid to replace the Unit[ed Nations]. This comes amidst other international actions, including US involvement in Venezuela and threats directed towards Greenland, Europe, and Iran. Vox also noted Trump's open solicitation of a Nobel Peace Prize.

Trump's domestic standing is also under scrutiny, with Vox reporting that his polls are tanking. Astead Herndon of Vox highlighted the need for political journalists to maintain contact with Trump's base, referencing "a good MAGA guy" to understand the perspectives of his supporters during challenging times.

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