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PacifiCorp to Pay $575 Million, Settle Wildfire Damage Claims
The company’s electrical lines are alleged to have been responsible for widespread wildfires in two U.S. states.
Student ICE Protests Lead to Lockdowns, Debate Over Discipline in Pennsylvania Schools
A pair of Pennsylvania school districts are the latest to grapple with aftereffects from student walkouts.
USTR Will Launch New Trade Probes Covering Major Trading Partners, Greer Says
The probes followed the Supreme Court’s ruling that invalidated tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on trading partners.
NASA Prepares to Take Moon Rocket Off Pad Due to Helium Failure
Administrator Jared Isaacman said the necessary work ‘will take the March launch window out of consideration.’
JD Vance’s Stepmother Shares How She Was ‘Broken and Restored’
In her autobiography, Cheryl Bowman chronicles her rocky past that turned around when she committed to her faith and married Vance’s father, Donnie.
Tesla Avoids California Suspension by Dropping ‘Self-Driving’ Claims
Tesla had marketed its full self-driving feature as essentially an autonomous driving feature. But it still needed supervision.
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Melania Trump Donates Second Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian
The 2025 inaugural ball gown is becoming part of the museum’s long-running exhibit recognizing the role and legacy of first ladies.
Universities Break Ties With Nonprofit After Federal DEI Scrutiny
Most schools in the federal civil-rights probe have agreed to end partnerships with the PhD Project.
Lucid Motors to Cut 12 Percent of US Workforce
The company said the move aims to improve efficiency and gross margin.
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In Charts: Here’s How Much Revenue the Overturned Tariffs Bring In
Tariffs levied under the emergency powers law brought in about $130 billion in revenue.
US Air Force Announces Trump-Preferred Paint Scheme for Future Presidential Jet
The new color scheme is the first design change since President John F. Kennedy.
Trump Suggests Tariff Refunds Will Need to Be Litigated
The legal process could take up to five years, the president said.
Trump Signs Order to Impose 10 Percent Global Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court overturned the administration’s use of emergency powers to implement global tariffs. The new tariffs are invoked under a different authority.
Trump Calls Ruling ‘Deeply Disappointing,’ Announces Alternative Global Tariffs
Trump’s reciprocal and drug tariffs went outside the scope of an emergency powers law the court’s majority said.
Florida Lawmakers Approve Renaming Palm Beach Airport After Trump
The move follows the Trump family’s recently filed federal trademark for airport names incorporating the president’s identity.
Trump Credits Tariffs for Revitalizing Steel Industry
The president celebrated a Georgia steel company’s success during a rally in the Peach State.
Investors Pivot to Hard Assets Amid AI Disruption Concerns
Analysts said capital is moving toward companies tied to physical assets and essential demand, such as energy and infrastructure.
Why Trump Wants UK to Keep the Chagos Islands: What to Know
The U.S. president has rebuked the British government over its decision to hand over the archipelago, home to a U.S.–UK joint military base, to Mauritius.
Billionaire Wexner Says He Went to Epstein’s Island, Didn’t Know of Crimes
‘I never witnessed nor had any knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activity,’ Leslie Wexner testified.
Federal Suit Accuses Bottling Company of Barring Male Employees From Team-Building Event
The EEOC alleged that the company violated the Civil Rights Act when it excused 250 female employees for a two-day, work-related event.
Meta Chief Zuckerberg Testifies in High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Trial in Los Angeles
Attorneys for the plaintiff questioned the CEO on allegations that his products targeted young people despite known harms.
US Plans to Deploy More Missile Launchers to the Philippines to Deter China’s Aggression
Washington and Manila vowed to maintain ‘a vigilant posture in the Indo-Pacific to prevent conflict,’ following bilateral talks in Manila.
