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US Monitoring Russian Ship Operating in International Waters Near Hawaii
The military branch said that, on Oct. 29, it detected a Russian vessel approximately 15 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii.
Federal Immigration Operation Expected in Charlotte, NC: Sheriff
Local immigrant advocates are preparing for the federal crackdown.
US Announces Military Operation Targeting Narco-Terrorists in Western Hemisphere
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth did not detail any actions that would be immediately taken.
Sonder–Marriott Breach Left Guests Stranded—What Went Wrong
Sonder announced it would wind down U.S. operations and begin Chapter 7 liquidation the day after Marriott terminated its licensing agreement with the company.
Tesla Recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 Units Over Fire Risk
The company has remotely discharged affected Powerwall 2 systems that are online to prevent overheating until replacements are installed.
Oklahoma Governor Spares Death Row Inmate After Supreme Court Denies Reprieve
A state board previously voted 3-2 to recommend that Tremane Wood’s death sentence be commuted.
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BBC Apologizes to Trump for Misleading Viewers With Jan. 6 Speech Edit
The BBC’s Director-General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned after the scandal.
Florida Board of Education Approves Plan to Add History of Communism to Curriculum
A comprehensive history of communism instruction will become a part of the state’s social studies academic standards.
Waymo Launches First US Freeway Robotaxi Rides in California and Arizona
Users need to opt in to Waymo’s new services and features through the app to be able to try this kind of trip.
Judge Weighs Attempts to Dismiss Comey, James Cases Over Prosecutor’s Appointment
Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James argued Halligan was invalidly appointed.
Sen. John Fetterman Hospitalized After Suffering Fall Near His Home
Fetterman suffered a ventricular fibrillation flare, a condition where the heart stops pumping blood to the rest of the body.
Government Reopens After Longest Shutdown in US History: 4 Things to Know
A large number of government employees have not been receiving paychecks amid the shutdown.
White House Says Trump Committed to $2,000 Tariff Dividend Payments for Many Americans
President Donald Trump has proposed using funds from tariffs to pay a dividend to many Americans while cutting national debt.
Chinese Researcher Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Dangerous Pathogen Into US
Jian Yunqing was sentenced to time served and will be deported.
Global Tuberculosis Deaths Declined in 2024: WHO Report
The World Health Organization fears that a massive loss of funding this year could impede future progress.
Bessent Teases ‘Substantial’ Tariff Moves to Bring Down Food Prices
Prices of coffee, bananas, and other grocery items could come ‘down very quickly,’ Treasury secretary said.
JFK’s Grandson Jack Schlossberg Announces Run for Congress
Jack Schlossberg is running for the seat currently held by Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) in New York’s 12th Congressional District.
FDA Names New Top Drug Regulator
Dr. Richard Pazdur is the new director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
56 Arrested in Massachusetts Child Porn Sweep
The three-day ‘Operation Firewall’ focused on child pornography possession and production in 38 communities, police reported.
Competing Papers Diverge on Possible Link Between Tylenol and Autism
One review says evidence shows acetaminophen triggers autism, while the other says there is no clear link.
