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Federal Appeals Court Sides With Paramount in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Copyright Lawsuit
The Pasadena, Calif., Court ruled that Paramount’s 2022 Oscar-winning movie did not infringe on a 1983 magazine article that inspired the initial film.
Supreme Court Schedules Hearings on Drug User Gun Ban and Suing Cuba Over Nationalized Property
The nation’s highest court scheduled oral arguments for two separate cases in February and March.
Trump Cancels Sale of US Chips Business to Chinese Firm Over Security Concerns
Delaware-based HieFo, controlled by a Chinese citizen, has 180 days to divest all semiconductor-related assets acquired in 2024.
Ram Introduces 777-HP Supercharged Gas TRX Truck, Arriving Mid-2026
Bringing the TRX back was driven by customer demand, the company said.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Deliver Solid Gains in 2025, New Year Opens Mixed
All major indexes finished the week in the red as investors took profits from last year’s top performers and rotated into lagging sectors.
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Affordable Care Act Subsidies Have Expired
The subsidies were a contentious issue in Congress during the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.
Court Reinstates School District Employees’ Free Speech Lawsuit Over Anti-Racism Training
The plaintiffs argued the training was ‘indoctrination’ based on a theory of ‘white supremacy.’
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The company is known as the world’s first cupcake-only bakery.
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Health officials have said that aspirin can irritate the lining of the stomach, triggering internal bleeding, ulcers, or gastrointestinal problems.
Trump Vows to Intervene if Iran Kills Protesters
The president said the United States was ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ in a post on Truth Social.
3 Key Supreme Court Cases to Watch in Early 2026
The justices are poised to tackle complex legal questions about gender, gun rights, and the president’s ability to fire people.
New Trump-Ordered Immigration Restrictions in Effect as of Jan. 1
Nationals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria will be subject to full travel restrictions starting Thursday.
Oil Glut Pushes Prices Down, Easing Inflation in 2025—What’s Ahead
An expert predicts more volatility in energy logistics in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and reliance on AI-driven risk intelligence.
US Sanctions 4 More Companies, 4 More Oil Tankers Accused of Serving Venezuela
These latest sanctions actions are part of a multifaceted pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro over drug trafficking.
Border Patrol’s Chicago Operation Expected to Go on ‘For Years,’ Official Says
Operation Midway Blitz has yielded thousands of immigration-related arrests, officials said.
Respiratory Illness Levels High for First Time This Virus Season: CDC
The season typically runs from the fall through the winter.
Americans Will Drop Everything (and Anything) to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Let Times Square keep its big boring ball. Innovators nationwide have more distinctive ideas about what should fly and fall in saying farewell to 2025.
Disney to Pay $10 Million to Resolve Children’s Privacy Claims
The settlement resolves allegations that Disney collected data on children and used that information for targeted advertising through its YouTube channels.
Kremlin Says Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack Will Harden Russia’s Peace Talk Stance
Moscow said that a purported strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence was aimed at derailing peace talks, a claim Kyiv dismissed as fabricated.
