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Mother Testifies She Consented to Daughter’s Transgender Surgery Over Fears for the Teen’s Life
The court heard claims that a psychologist’s warnings about a girl’s mental state influenced a mother’s decision to consent to the surgery.
It’s ‘Very Unlikely’ Supreme Court Will Overturn Trump’s Tariffs, Bessent Says
Administration officials have warned that a ruling against the tariffs could create economic chaos.
Deputy AG Suggests FBI Won’t Investigate Shooting by ICE Agent
‘We investigate when it’s appropriate to investigate, and that is not the case here,’ Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
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The Quiet Spread of AI-Generated ‘Brainrot’ Across Social Media
Some videos are explicitly made to mimic reality, while others use artificial intelligence in more absurd ways.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
California AG Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Musk’s xAI Over Nonconsensual Explicit Images
More than 10,000 images generated by xAI between Christmas and New Year’s show people wearing little clothing, with some appearing to be children, Bonta said.
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Largest Semiconductor Facility in US Breaks Ground
America’s share of global chip manufacturing capacity has declined ’sharply' over the past decades, down from 37 percent in 1990 to 10 percent in 2022.
DOJ Probes Anti-ICE Church Disruption in Minnesota; Tensions Mount Over Greenland | NTD Good Morning (Jan. 19)
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Greenland essential to US national security.
Iran Says Executions May Proceed, Warns Any Attack on Leader Signals ‘All-Out War’
The number of confirmed deaths since protests began late last month has now surpassed 3,900, with nearly 4,400 more still under investigation.
NASA on Future of Manual Control in Spaceflight
‘The state of technology is where it is, and we’re not going to undo all of that,’ Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover said.
HUD Initiates Investigations Into Race-Based Housing Programs in Minneapolis
HUD Secretary Scott Turner called Minnesota ground zero for fraud and corruption.
Lawmakers Grapple With How to Re-Engage America’s Tech-Reliant Youth
Several state and federal bills aimed at curbing social media use and relying less on ed-tech products are in play.
Judge Restricts ICE Actions Against Protesters in Minnesota
As long as protesters are not obstructing the agents from performing their duties, they cannot be detained or tear gassed, the ruling states.
Virginia Assembly Passes Redistricting Amendment
The proposal, which would allow Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional maps, will now go to voters in a referendum.
European Troops Won’t Change Trump’s Greenland Goals, White House Says
Several European nations have deployed small numbers of soldiers to the Danish territory as part of a mission intended to boost security in the Arctic region.
Trump Suggests Tariff for Countries That ‘Don’t Go Along With Greenland’ Plan
The president made the remarks as U.S. and Danish officials discuss the future of the world’s largest island.
Market Players React to Trump Ban on Institutional Investment in Homes
According to a recent report, institutional investment is concentrated in Sun Belt and Southwest metros.
US, Taiwan Reach $500 Billion Chips Deal
The U.S. commerce secretary said he expects TSMC to double its presence in the U.S. and the industry to build out ‘giant semiconductor industrial parks.’
California Rejects Louisiana’s Request to Extradite Doctor Who Mailed Abortion Pills
Louisiana’s attempt to extradite Dr. Rémy Coeytaux is the second time it has sought to enforce its abortion ban against an out-of-state doctor.
