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Blue Origin granted FAA license for New Glenn rocket’s first mission
Blue Origin’s newest rocket is one step closer to taking flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted Blue Origin a license on Friday, Dec. 27, to launch the New Glenn rocket in its maiden voyage. The FAA license approval came just hours before Blue Origin completed the New Glenn rocket system’s first fully integrated fire… -
China builds more detention centers as Xi Jinping ups anti-corruption drive
Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s alleged anti-corruption efforts across China are widening, with more detention centers being built to hold suspects at the center of his crackdown. At least 218 detention centers have been built, renovated or expanded across the country between 2017 and November 2024, according to a CNN investigation. The facilities, known as “Liuzhi,”… -
Minimum wage increases coming for 9 million Americans
Nearly two dozen states will increase their minimum wage, or legally mandated base pay, on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Thirteen states have a minimum wage linked to inflation, state legislatures approved six others and voters said yes to ballot measures in two states. That brings the total amount of states raising the minimum wage to 21.… -
Border Patrol seizes backpacks filled with $1.1M of cocaine near Canadian border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents found two backpacks stuffed with over a million dollars worth of cocaine near the Canadian border. Officials said 78 pounds were recovered in the woods in Washington state. According to a news release on Monday, Dec. 23, agents were patrolling the area and found the large black bags… -
New York aims to make fossil fuel companies pay $75 billion for pollution
A new law in New York is aiming to make fossil fuel companies pay up for pollution. State lawmakers, including Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said these oil, gas and coal companies are now on the hook for projects to reduce the effects of climate change. Hochul signed the bill into law on Thursday,… -
Russian missile shoots down Ukrainian F-16 in Zaporizhzhia: Reports
Russian forces reportedly shot down a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet in the Zaporizhzhia region, according to Russian state media. Vladimir Rogov, a Kremlin-installed official in the area, claimed the jet was destroyed after launching a missile, though other reports suggest it was hit before preparing for an attack. U.S. officials have not confirmed the incident… -
Nearly 40% of Americans took on holiday debt this year: Survey
The gift-giving season has come and gone, and now Americans are evaluating how much they spent this holiday season. A new survey shows many Americans chose to pay with credit. According to LendingTree, more than one-third of Americans took on additional debt this holiday season. The survey shows 36% of consumers decided to “put it… -
Alerts for international college students ramp up ahead of Trump presidency
A wave of uncertainty is spreading across college campuses among international students ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office. Concerns about potential travel bans and tightened immigration policies are sparking new warnings. China’s Consulate General is advising students to think twice about leaving the country over the holiday and said students should “try to reduce… -
Russia embraces Bitcoin to bypass Western sanctions in global trade
Russia is using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international trade to counter Western sanctions, according to Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. He stated Russian companies have already begun conducting cross-border payments in bitcoin under new legislation. Siluanov indicated that bitcoin use is expected to expand next year to address trade challenges with key partners like China… -
Retailers brace for slew of returns as holiday shopping winds down
With the holiday shopping season culminating for many on Christmas, now comes the season of returns for retailers. At the end of the 2024 holiday season, The National Retail Federation estimates there will be $890 billion in merchandise coming back. That amounts to about 17% of sales. There are so many returns that the month… -
Kilauea eruption shoots lava into the air, brings tourists to Hawaii’s Big Island
Monday, Dec. 23, saw the world’s most active volcano put on a show for the holidays. During the eruption, Hawaii’s Kilauea could be seen shooting lava 260-feet in the air on the Big Island. The volcanic eruption began at 2:20 a.m. local time and put on quite the display throughout the day. The pool of… -
National security watchdog punts $15B steel deal decision to Biden
The future of Nippon Steel’s $15 billion bid for U.S. Steel is in the hands of President Joe Biden. The president now has 15 days to decide whether to block the deal or do nothing, effectively approving it. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, which reviews deals involving foreign entities in the… -
Biden approves another offshore wind farm amid industry challenges in 2024
In the final days of the Biden administration, the White House announced its approval of the SouthCoast Wind Project. This offshore wind farm will generate up to 2.4 gigawatts of energy, powering more than 840,000 homes in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “The approval of the SouthCoast Wind Project today demonstrates the strength of our collaborative…
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