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Trump's Shadow & Stumbles: World on Edge as Fault Lines Shift

President Donald Trump announced the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., would close for an approximately two-year renovation project starting July 4, coinciding with the country's 250th anniversary, according to a statement he made on Truth Social. The closure follows a year-long review with contractors, musical experts, arts institutions, and advisors, Trump stated.

The decision to close the Kennedy Center came after a period of cancellations by artists slated to perform at the venue, following Trump's changes to the Center's leadership and the addition of his name to the space last year, Time reported.

In other global developments, Laura Fernández secured a presidential victory in Costa Rica, as reported by Time. Tensions escalated with Israeli strikes and potential Pakistani boycotts, while Mexican President Sheinbaum pledged to provide humanitarian aid to Cuba amidst US pressure, according to multiple news sources cited by Time. These events occurred alongside ongoing discussions about universal basic income and other global issues.

Additional global events included political transitions in Thailand, controversies surrounding FIFA and the Winter Olympics, and the emergence of new technologies like Moltbook, Time reported. Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Norway's Crown Princess, faced serious charges amidst revelations of his mother's contact with Jeffrey Epstein, while American speedskater Jordan Stolz aimed to elevate his sport's popularity, particularly in Europe.

Furthermore, Nancy Guthrie's disappearance remained a concern, and geopolitical tensions escalated with explosions in Iran and a Ukrainian blackout, Time reported. A lawsuit challenged the Trump administration's visa freeze. The housing market remained sluggish despite potential slight mortgage rate decreases, while the "Melania" documentary saw surprising success, and NBC shows received renewals, alongside a promising lineup of new book releases in February.

In scientific news, a study on tectonic plates converging on the Tibetan Plateau revealed that Earth's fault lines are weaker and continents are less rigid than previously thought, according to Phys.org. The study, based on ground-monitoring satellites, was published in Science and reviewed by the European Space Agency.

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