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Americans want border security, oppose breaking up families: Poll
A new nationwide survey reveals broad public support for deporting immigrants convicted of violent crimes, but opinions shift when it comes to how deportations are carried out, particularly when families are involved. The data highlights the opinions surrounding the immigration debate in the U.S. Strong support for tougher border restrictions The survey, conducted in January… -
China’s ‘artificial sun’ sets new record in nuclear fusion research
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) nuclear fusion reactor developed by China has set a new world record, marking another milestone in the pursuit of limitless clean energy. During the week of Jan. 19, the reactor, dubbed an “artificial sun,” maintained a steady loop of super-hot plasma for 1,066 seconds, surpassing its previous record of… -
Elon Musk, Sam Altman spar over Trump-backed ‘Stargate’ venture
Elon Musk, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies, isn’t so sure about the president’s plan to grow artificial intelligence infrastructure in the U.S. Now, Musk’s concerns have clashed with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Trump announced a joint venture with Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and Altman called “Stargate.”… -
Electric vehicles hit record sales in US despite strong headwinds
Electric vehicles saw record sales in 2024, according to new data. However, the Trump administration announced an executive order that will likely repeal the $7,500 tax credit for buying a new EV, and that could impact the outcome of this year’s sales. What are the record numbers? Americans bought 1.3 million electric vehicles in 2024,… -
South Carolina’s largest power provider to sell unfinished nuclear reactors
South Carolina’s largest power provider, Santee Cooper, is looking for buyers to complete the construction of two previously mothballed nuclear reactors. The state-owned utility believes there will be strong interest in the project, driven by tech companies requiring substantial power for data centers, facilities which can consume as much electricity as a small city. “We… -
Only American flags allowed at US Embassies under new Trump order
The Trump administration has introduced a new “One Flag Policy,” requiring all State Department buildings to fly only the American flag. This rule applies to U.S. State Department facilities both domestically and abroad, banning any other flags from being displayed on these government grounds. The policy, issued by Secretary of State Marco Rubio after his… -
Harvard University agrees to settle antisemitism lawsuits
Harvard University agreed to settle two lawsuits accusing the Ivy League school of not doing enough to protect Jewish students. The lawsuits came about as a result of numerous pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses last Spring. The demonstrations took place on campuses across the nation last year after the conflict between Hamas and Israel escalated… -
Huntington Beach declares itself ‘non-sanctuary’ city in sanctuary state of Calif.
Huntington Beach is going against the grain in the sanctuary state of California. The city declared itself a “non-sanctuary” city on Tuesday, Jan. 21, after a unanimous vote by its council in favor of the proposal introduced by Republican Mayor Pat Burns. The designation subverts a state law known as the California Values Act or… -
Florida issues advisory for winter system moving through ‘Gulf of America’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday, Jan. 20, renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” Florida has become the first state to adopt the new name, using it in an official winter weather advisory. The advisory, issued for a system moving through the gulf, warned of snow, sleet and freezing… -
Trump ousts first female head of US Coast Guard on day one of presidency
President Donald Trump fired the head of the U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Linda Fagan, on Monday, Jan. 20, who was the first female leader of a U.S. armed forces branch in American history. Benjamine Huffman, the acting U.S. Homeland Security Secretary, revealed on the ousting of Fagan in a memo on Trump’s first day in… -
Trump order temporarily halts permitting for all wind energy projects
President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily halting offshore wind leases in federal waters. The order will also pause the issuance of approvals, permits and loans for both onshore and offshore wind projects. As a part of this move, the Interior secretary has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of leasing and permitting… -
Fire at ski resort hotel in Turkey kills at least 66, injures dozens more
A deadly fire in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 21, at a ski resort hotel in northwestern Turkey killed at least 66 people and injured dozens more, according to Turkey’s interior minister. Officials said they fear the death toll could rise as nearly 240 guests were staying at the hotel at the time… -
Amazon suspends drone deliveries in two states, citing safety needs
For more than a decade, Amazon has been working to deliver packages straight to customers’ doorsteps, using drones instead of drivers. However, the company’s one-hour delivery promise has been delayed again, with drone operations in Texas and Arizona now suspended. Amazon’s “Prime Air” service is on hold, following the crash of two newly built drones…