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Rubio Rejects Residence Privileges for Iranian Officials in the US
More than 6,000 people have died in protests against the Iranian regime.
Microsoft Loses $357 Billion in Market Value in Worst Drop Since 2020
The tech giant’s shares plunged 10 percent after earnings report showed slower Azure growth and heavy AI spending.
Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ in Washington
The documentary film, ‘Melania,’ debuted at the Trump-Kennedy Center ahead of its global theatrical release on Jan. 30.
‘Bluey’ Tops US Streaming Charts for 2nd Year Running
The Australian series beat Grey’s Anatomy and Stranger Things to stay number one.
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Man Accused of Spraying Apple Cider Vinegar on Ilhan Omar Charged With Assault
Anthony James Kamierczak was charged with forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, and interfering with the representative.
California Public Schools Hid ‘Gender Support Plans’ From Parents, Education Department Says
The state Department of Education was issued a corrective action plan that required school leaders to share student records with parents.
DOJ Joins Lawsuit Claiming UCLA’s Medical School Uses Racial Discrimination in Admissions
The university previously said it collects race and ethnicity data on its applicants ‘for statistical purposes only and they are not used for admission.’
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Renting Still Dominates Interstate Moves, but Buyers Lead in Some Metros: NAR
In some metro areas, more than 70 percent of new movers buy a home instead of renting during their first year.
Trump Admin Blocks Group’s Funding Over Thimerosal in Vaccines
The federal government had asked the group to ‘submit a detailed action plan with a timeline for the phase-out of thimerosal-containing vaccines.’
US Judge Grants Asylum to Chinese National Who Filmed China’s Uyghur Prison Camps
Guan Heng’s case has drawn international attention after he faced the risk of deportation to Uganda.
Federal Judge Cancels Contempt Hearing for ICE Chief After Agency Releases Detainee
However, top Republican lawmakers have called on acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to testify before Congress soon.
RFK Jr. Names New Members to Autism Committee
At least some have said vaccines can cause autism.
Why Your IRS Tax Refund Could Be Delayed in 2026—and How to Avoid It
New rules tied to the phase-out of paper checks could delay refunds unless taxpayers provide or correct direct deposit details.
IRS Issues Guidance on Shifting Payments, Refunds to Electronic Methods
The agency clarified that a recent executive order does not change how taxpayers file their tax returns.
Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs in Latest Restructuring Push
Employees whose roles are eliminated will be given 90 days to seek another position within the company.
Judge Blocks Virginia Democrats’ Redistricting Plan for 2026 Midterm Elections
The state Legislature failed to follow the rules when it passed a proposed constitutional amendment on redrawing Virginia’s congressional map, the judge held.
South Korea Scrambles to Implement Trade Deal With US After Trump Tariff Threat
President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods from 15 percent to 25 percent over Seoul’s delay in implementing a 2025 trade deal.
Trump Says Noem Won’t Step Down Over Minnesota Shooting, Doing ‘Very Good Job’
‘Is Kristi Noem going to step down?’ a reporter asked. The president directly responded by saying no.
US Launches Revamp of FAA to Improve Safety, Modernize Airspace Operations
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocated $12.5 billion to modernize the nation’s air traffic control system.
