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Why nearly all USAID workers globally are being pulled off the job
Full Story Most U.S. Agency for International Development employees are being pulled from their jobs worldwide. The Trump administration announced the move Tuesday, Feb. 4, as it aims to end USAID. USAID has operated for more than 60 years, with a mission to fight starvation and disease and fund education globally. How did USAID employees… -
Mass shooting at Swedish adult education school under investigation
Swedish police are investigating a mass shooting at a school in Örebro Tuesday, Feb. 4, about 125 miles west of Stockholm. Authorities say at least five people were shot, but details on their conditions have not been released. Officials have warned that “the danger is not over” as law enforcement continues operations in the area.… -
Texas National Guard can now make arrests in federal immigration crackdown
The Texas National Guard will now participate in the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Gov. Greg Abbott announced the move on social media Sunday, Feb. 2. What did Abbott say? “In an agreement I signed between Texas and Trump’s Customs and Border Protection, the Texas National Guard is granted the power of immigration officials… -
NYC mother sues social media platforms over deadly subway surfing trend
It’s been almost two years since a New York mother lost her 15-year-old son to a social media trend. Now she’s calling for social media platforms to be held accountable for their influence on kids and for his death. Norma Nazario is suing Meta, ByteDance and TikTok in New York’s Supreme Court, claiming the companies… -
Did online rebellion help doom Disney empire’s Star Wars hotel?
Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was one of the company’s most ambitious and immersive experiences. Part hotel, part live-action roleplay, it promised guests a chance to step into a galaxy far, far away. But less than two years after opening, the luxury experience has permanently closed its doors in Orlando, Florida. According to The Wrap,… -
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… -
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… -
Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison
Former senator and chairman of the U.S. Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years behind bars for accepting bribes. The bribes included gold bars, cash and a luxury car in exchange for favors for Egyptian and New Jersey businessmen. U.S. Judge Sidney Stein handed down the sentence on Wednesday, Jan. 29,… -
Deepseek chatbot has 83% ‘fail rate’ in accuracy: NewsGuard study
The Chinese artificial intelligence company DeepSeek has been generating a lot of buzz in the tech world, especially with its newly released chatbot. Some investors wonder if it’s a stronger competitor than Microsoft’s ChatGPT. As a result, tech stocks have experienced significant volatility this week. DeepSeek’s rise in popularity Despite DeepSeek’s rapid rise, with its… -
Trump revokes Biden’s extension of protected status for Venezuelans
The Trump administration has reversed an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans in the United States, a move initially implemented by the Biden administration. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed in an interview with Fox News that she rescinded the extension, which had been signed by Biden’s Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.… -
America’s report card shows kids are getting worse at reading
America’s kids are getting worse at reading, according to new national test scores. However, they are making some gains in math. The nation’s latest report card from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, released this week, shows kids are continuing to lose ground when it comes to reading skills. The slide started before the COVID-19… -
F-35 fighter jet crashes in Alaska, pilot ejects safely: Video
A U.S. Air Force pilot is recovering after safely ejecting from an F-35 fighter jet that crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. The crash occurred Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 12:49 p.m. local time as the aircraft attempted to land. Col. Paul Townsend, commander of the 354th Fighter Wing, said… -
Was Dr. Phil’s ICE ride-along a spectacle or effective? Bias Breakdown
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration has begun, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents making thousands of arrests in the first week of Trump’s second term. However, the media’s portrayal of ICE raids varies significantly depending on the political leanings of the outlets. Media coverage over Dr. Phil’s ride-along with ICE One…
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Hunter Schafer’s passport identifies her as male following executive order
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Diddy’s defense attorney abruptly requests withdrawal from case
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Trump fires Air Force Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Trump restricts Chinese investment in American ‘critical strategic assets’
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