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After overthrowing Assad, Syrian rebel leader assumes interim presidency
Less than two months after the overthrow of Bashar Assad, whose family ruled Syria for more than 50 years, rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Golani, has been declared as the country’s president. The move comes after a meeting during the week of Jan. 26 of military commanders, who took part in… -
FDA approves first new painkiller in decades; could help battle opioid crisis
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new type of pain reliever for the first time in decades. It’s a new drug that could help combat America’s opioid crisis. On Thursday, Jan. 30, the agency signed off on Journavx, otherwise known as suzetrigine, to treat short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries. The newly… -
Costco to increase pay for most hourly employees to over $30 an hour
Costco announced it will increase hourly wages for its American workers to more than $30 per hour. The memo said the company will increase hourly pay for its top-of-the-scale employees over the next three years. Which Costco workers will receive a raise? Costco employees at the bottom of the pay scale will receive raises of… -
Law banning gun sales for adults under 21 unconstitutional: Appeals court
A U.S. appeals court ruled against a decades-old federal law that requires a prospective gun owner to be 21 years old to buy a gun. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans found that such a law violates the Second Amendment following a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that expanded gun rights. The appeals court found that people… -
Trump may not include oil in 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Trump is moving forward with his plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, America’s two largest trading partners. The tariffs will take effect starting Saturday, Feb. 1, with the president saying he is still considering whether to include slapping higher import taxes on oil from those countries. Trump said his decision would be based… -
Black boxes recovered in deadly plane, helicopter collision
Investigators recover black boxes from the deadly aviation collision over the Potomac River. And it’s coming down to the wire as three of President Donald Trump’s nominees for key positions hang in the balance. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Black boxes recovered in deadly passenger jet, US Army helicopter… -
World’s largest sail-powered cargo ships offer a new way to travel
The world’s largest wind-powered cargo ships are now taking passengers. According to a report from CNN, the Artemis, which is one of the world’s largest ships with sails, just docked in New York after a 32-day test sail from northern France with four passengers in its newly available cabins. How does the ship work? The… -
Australian police find explosives-filled van in alleged antisemitic terror plot
Australian authorities said a planned terror attack against the country’s Jewish community was foiled by investigators. Officials said they discovered a camper loaded with explosives in a Sydney suburb. When did the police discover the camper? “Police were made aware of a van with explosive material located in Dural. They’ve been conducting investigation into the… -
Israel releases Palestinian captives after earlier delays
Buses carrying Palestinian captives left a prison in the West Bank on Thursday, Jan. 30, after an initial delay in their release by the Israeli government. The buses traveled toward the city of Ramallah, where relatives awaited their return. What does the exchange entail? Israel agreed to release 110 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Hamas… -
Quran-burning protester shot dead in Sweden
A man who gained international attention for burning copies of the Quran in Sweden has been shot and killed. A Swedish judge confirmed the death of Salwan Momika, an Iraqi man whose protests led to widespread demonstrations in Muslim-majority countries. Momika fatally shot in apartment near Stockholm Authorities said Momika was shot the night of… -
DIA pauses cultural, historical observances after Trump DEI order
The Defense Intelligence Agency suspended its observance of several cultural and historical events following President Donald Trump’s executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government. The directive pauses all activities related to special emphasis programs and employee affinity groups within the DIA. A memo obtained by The Associated Press outlines the… -
Chili’s makes big comeback thanks to viral online fame
It’s a comeback that many might not have seen coming. Chili’s is America’s hottest restaurant right now. The increasingly popular restaurant chain’s sales went up 31% last quarter, marking the third quarter in a row of double-digit growth. Brinker International, Chili’s parent company, which also owns Maggiano’s, saw a stock bump of 16% on Wednesday,… -
‘Unspeakable tragedy’: US Figure Skating devastated by plane crash
U.S. Figure Skating confirmed several of the organization’s skaters, coaches and family members were aboard American Eagle Flight 5342 that collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter the night of Wednesday, Jan. 29. Both aircraft plunged into the Potomac River in Washington D.C. Authorities said there are likely no survivors, and now a recovery…