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Two DHS agents charged in federal drug trafficking case
Two Homeland Security agents face federal charges for allegedly selling drugs seized as evidence, according to court documents. Authorities alleged the agents misused their federal positions to obtain the drugs from evidence lockers and other law enforcement agencies under the pretense of conducting legitimate investigations. Federal prosecutors accused David Cole and Nicholas Kindle, both Homeland… -
2 dead, 19 hurt after small plane crashes into California building
A small plane crashed into the roof of a commercial building in Fullerton, California, killing two people and injuring 19 others Thursday, Jan. 2. Authorities said the crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. PST, about half a mile from the Fullerton Municipal Airport. The Fullerton Police Department said the plane struck the building, which housed… -
Biden blocks Nippon Steel’s bid to take over US Steel
President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel’s bid to purchase U.S. Steel due to national security risks on Friday, Jan. 3. Before making it official, multiple media outlets reported on Biden’s decision. “As I have said many times, steel production—and the steel workers who produce it—are the backbone of our nation,” Biden said in a statement. “A strong… -
South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain impeached president after standoff
The FBI unveils more information about the man who drove a truck into a New Orleans crowd on New Year’s Day, killing more than a dozen. And multiple reports indicate President Joe Biden could make a big decision on the proposed takeover of U.S. Steel. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Jan. 3,… -
Kyiv ends flow of Russian gas to Europe after denying transit agreement
Ukraine cut off access to a crucial Russian natural gas line running through the country and parts of Europe on Wednesday, Jan. 1. The move marks the end to more than 60 years of Moscow‘s control over European energy markets. The gas kept flowing for the past three years despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. However,… -
Colorado is now the 2nd state to allow psychedelic therapy
Colorado is now the second state in the country to legalize the use of psychedelics to help treat mental health issues, like post-traumatic stress and depression. A state law passed in 2022 just went into effect Wednesday, Jan. 1, allowing the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the chemical compound found in psychedelic mushrooms. Just this month, Colorado… -
Investigation opened after 1,100-pound rocket debris crashes in Kenya
Kenyan authorities are investigating a large metallic object that fell from the sky into Mukuku Village in Makueni County on Dec. 30. The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) identified the debris as a separation ring from a rocket, a component usually designed to burn up during reentry or land in uninhabited areas. The 8-foot-wide metallic ring,… -
Prospective home buyers start 2025 with ‘stale’ housing market
Home buyers started the new year with a “stale” housing market. A new report shows that while there’s a surplus of homes, many buyers deem them unappealing. Redfin, a residential real estate broker, reported that the number of homes for sale in November hit the highest level since 2020. However, Redfin said a major reason… -
Virgin Australia crew attacked in Fiji on New Year’s Day: Police
Fiji police are investigating separate incidents of theft and sexual assault involving two Virgin Australia crew members during a layover in the early hours of New Year’s Day, according to statements from Fiji authorities and the airline. The incidents occurred in Nadi, a popular tourist destination and home to Fiji’s main international airport. Acting Police… -
Power restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after blackout
Power is mostly restored to homes and buildings across Puerto Rico after a major blackout left the U.S. territory in the dark on New Year’s Eve. However, that might not be the end of it for some. Luma Energy, the company that provides electricity to Puerto Rico, warned that more temporary outages could happen as… -
Arctic air to bring freezing start to 2025 in much of US
Get ready to bundle up. Arctic weather will take over the warmer-than-usual temperatures that kicked off 2025 for a large part of the U.S. Over the next couple of days, the coldest air of the season will move into the eastern part of the U.S., dropping temperatures to nearly 30 degrees below average in some areas. While the bitterly cold air… -
FBI searches Houston location after New Orleans truck attack
Investigators are learning more about the man who drove a pickup truck into a New Orleans crowd, killing 15 people in what authorities are calling “an act of terrorism.” And authorities are investigating whether an explosion in front of the Las Vegas Trump Hotel was an act of terrorism. These stories and more highlight your… -
Tesla Cybertruck fire at Trump Hotel appears to be act of terror: Musk
One person died and seven others were injured when a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire at the entrance of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Wednesday, Jan. 1. According to Elon Musk, the explosion was caused by very large fireworks and/or a bomb carried in the bed of the truck, nothing was wrong with the vehicle…