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Trump holds ‘very good’ phone call with Xi, China sending VP to inauguration
In a historic move, China will send one of its highest-ranking officials to Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20. Vice President Han Zheng will attend as a special representative for President Xi Jinping, marking the first time China has sent such a senior Communist Party official to a U.S. presidential inauguration. The confirmation that… -
Biden administration closes on over $6.5 billion loan to EV-maker Rivian
The Biden administration closed on a more than $6.5 billion loan to electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian. The move comes after some questioned whether the deal announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14, could get done before the Trump administration takes over. The closure on Thursday, Jan. 16, comes just days before President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed… -
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… -
TX man pleads guilty in deaths of 53 migrants in sweltering temps
An east Texas truck driver pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the deaths of 53 migrants found inside a semitrailer with no air conditioning during scorching temperatures. The 2022 incident is the deadliest human smuggling attempt across the U.S.-Mexico border in American history. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday, Jan. 16,… -
Sweden building world’s second nuclear waste storage site amid safety concerns
Sweden has started building the world’s second-ever long-term storage facility for spent nuclear fuel. The site is located in Forsmark, Sweden, approximately 90 miles north of Stockholm, Sweden. The site is designed to securely contain highly radioactive waste for 100,000 years. Finland remains the only other country nearing completion of a permanent storage solution for… -
Actor Timothée Chalamet fined after riding Lime bike to movie premiere
Actor Timothée Chalamet took an unconventional ride to attend the London premiere of his film, “A Complete Unknown.” However, the decision came with an unexpected cost. The 29-year-old Oscar nominee opted to ride a Lime bike to the event, citing a traffic jam as the reason for his choice. Chalamet explained that while the bike… -
Commanders’ Gonzalez is among athletes managing OCD on grand stage
When Washington Commanders placekicker Zane Gonzalez kicked a 37-yard field goal Sunday, Jan. 12, to give his team its first playoff win since the 2005 season, it wasn’t just the “doink” off the uprights NBC cameras captured. As Gonzalez readied to send his team into the divisional round, a national audience was brought into his… -
Coast Guard arrests traffickers after high-speed chase off San Diego coast
The U.S. Coast Guard halted a human smuggling attempt off the San Diego coast on Jan. 5, after two men on a boat rammed a patrol vessel and resisted arrest, according to court documents. The incident began at a boat ramp near Mission Bay Drive Bridge, where Border Patrol agents detained four individuals who had… -
UAE’s $6B renewable energy complex aims to keep clean power always running
The United Arab Emirates is addressing a key challenge of renewable energy, its intermittent nature, by planning a $6 billion renewable energy complex designed to provide uninterrupted clean power. The project will include a massive battery storage system to ensure a consistent supply of electricity. Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company Masdar and a local utility… -
FDA bans Red No. 3 in food and drinks due to potential cancer risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to remove the synthetic dye Red No. 3 from food and beverages, decades after it was linked to cancer risks. Originally approved in 1907, the additive has been a staple in many popular foods, including candy, cereal, cherries and dietary supplements. In 1980, studies raised alarms… -
Palisades fire victims sue LA water department over water supply issues
More than a dozen victims of the Pacific Palisades wildfire are suing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for water supply failures, which they say contributed to the devastation. The lawsuit comes as the utility company and elected officials face scrutiny for their handling of the deadly fires that destroyed as many as… -
State-of-the-art Iranian surveillance ship enters naval service
Iran has unveiled its first signals intelligence vessel, the Zagros, designed for advanced electronic surveillance and cyber intelligence. The domestically constructed ship is equipped with state-of-the-art sensors to enhance intelligence gathering and maritime monitoring. Admiral Shahram Irani says the Zagros will play a critical role in securing Iran’s maritime interests, calling it the navy’s “watchful… -
NATO deploys forces to Baltic Sea countering undersea cable sabotage
NATO launched “Baltic Sentry,” an operation to protect critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, following incidents of damage to undersea cables and pipelines. The alliance is deploying frigates, patrol aircraft and naval drones, with measures that could include boarding or impounding ships suspected of endangering infrastructure. The operation is part of NATO’s response to rising…
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Hunter Schafer’s passport identifies her as male following executive order
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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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