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Bird flu hits commercial chicken flock in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced quarantine measures after detecting a case of bird flu at a commercial poultry producer. The department called it a serious threat to Georgia’s No. 1 industry and the livelihoods of thousands of people who depend on the poultry industry. “For the first time since the ongoing, nationwide outbreak began… -
Biden preemptively pardons Fauci, Milley, Jan. 6 committee members
In the final hours of his tenure, President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons for potential targets of the Trump administration. On Monday, Jan. 20, Biden preemptively pardoned Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for nearly four decades — including during the COVID-19 pandemic during President-elect Donald Trump’s first… -
Convicted arsonist arrested after pulling fake firetruck up to LA fire: LACSO
Los Angeles County authorities arrested a couple from Oregon impersonating firefighters after they tried to enter an evacuation zone with a fake firetruck. The two sported turnout gear over CAL-Fire t-shirts near the Palisades Fire. What to know The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office said it charged 31-year-old Dustin Nehl, a convicted arsonist, and his… -
Elon Musk’s DOGE accused of violating federal transparency law
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office on Monday, Jan. 20, a legal battle is brewing around one of his initiatives. A public interest legal firm, National Security Counselors, will file a lawsuit against the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE. The law firm has accused DOGE of violating… -
Justice Department suing Walgreens over millions of opioid prescriptions
The Justice Department is suing Walgreens, claiming that since 2012, pharmacists have filled millions of prescriptions for controlled substances that lacked a legitimate medical purpose or were not valid. The federal government accuses Walgreens pharmacists of violating the Controlled Substances Act, as well as the False Claims Act. The head of the Justice Department’s Civil… -
How a Vivek Ramaswamy run for Ohio governor could jeopardize DOGE
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to co-head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have other plans. According to multiple reports, Vivek Ramaswamy is planning to step away from the task force to run for Ohio governor. What’s happening? CBS News reported Sunday, Jan. 19, that Ramaswamy might announce his run… -
Bernice King speaks on father’s legacy as Trump inauguration falls on MLK Day
Inauguration Day 2025 falls on the same day as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It honors the late civil rights leader and is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service. The youngest of MLK’s four children, Bernice King — the CEO of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change… -
Trump expected to sign executive orders shortly after swearing-in
It’s Inauguration Day for Donald Trump, where he will take the oath of office as the nation’s 47th president. And the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is underway, with the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Trump expected to sign executive… -
Israel-Hamas ceasefire takes effect in Gaza, halting 15 months of war
After more than 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas, there is a ceasefire that could bring the fighting to an end. A ceasefire agreement took effect at 11:15 a.m. local time Sunday, Jan. 19. It follows an agreement last week on a multi-phase deal that would include the release of Israeli hostages held… -
TikTok restores service after Trump promises to issue executive order
TikTok restored its U.S. service after the company temporarily shut down access to its app and website for its 170 million American users, shortly before a nationwide ban on the platform went into effect at midnight Sunday, Jan. 19. TikTok’s announcement comes after President-elect Donald Trump earlier in the day said he would issue an… -
China’s population falls for third straight year despite rise in births
China’s population fell for a third straight year in 2024 despite births being up for the first time in eight years. Members of the population died faster than babies were born, and data analysts warn the problem is likely to get worse. The latest numbers coming From China’s National Bureau of Statistics on Friday, Jan.… -
Even if they won’t admit it, parents do have a favorite kid
Everyone with a sibling knows it can feel like their parents have a favorite. It turns out they do, at least according to a new study. Researchers at Brigham Young University looked at the results of more than 30 studies including more than 19,000 participants and found parents do, indeed, treat their children differently. For… -
Israeli security cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hamas
The Israeli security cabinet on Friday, Jan. 17, approved a Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas. The move came just hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the two countries reached an agreement to return hostages. The agreement satisfied last-minute snags that held up the deal on Thursday, Jan. 16. It would see a pause in…