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Snoop Dogg, Nelly face backlash for performing at inauguration events
Grammy-winning rapper Nelly and hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg are facing backlash for their performances during this year’s presidential inauguration events. Now, one of the artists is responding to the backlash. Nelly, who performed at Monday’s inaugural ball following President Trump’s swearing-in, addressed the criticism in a livestream with rapper Willie D. He emphasized that his… -
The College Football Playoffs come down to Notre Dame and Ohio State
In the College Football Playoffs, it’s down to the final two teams. There have been some blowouts, some nail-biters and everything in between during the first-ever 12-team tournament. The 7 seed Notre Dame Fighting Irish and 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes will do battle on Monday, Jan. 20, in Atlanta for the national championship. The… -
Scientists discover huge reservoir beneath Cascades, tripling Lake Mead
Researchers have discovered a massive water reservoir beneath the Cascade Mountain Range. It’s estimated to be three times the volume of the largest reservoir in the United States. Scientists at the University of Oregon and Oregon State University, along with the U.S. Forest Service, found the hidden aquifer while looking at drill holes left behind… -
NYC campaign seeks money for LA fire victims. The question: Is it real?
Questions are swirling about a campaign on billboards and taxi cabs across New York City asking for donations to help Los Angeles wildfire victims. It turns out that the ads direct people to donate to a private company belonging to an LA-based Instagram influencer instead of one of the other well-known causes. A photo taken… -
Scientists say China solar space station may create more energy than all Earth’s oil
Scientists in China are constructing a large-scale, space-based solar power station, which they claim could generate more energy annually than all the oil on Earth combined. The proposed structure will be over half a mile long, and located approximately 22,236 miles above Earth, transmitting power back to the planet via microwaves. This endeavor aims to… -
Fire at massive Calif. battery storage facility forces over 2,000 evacuations
A fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage facilities, the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County, California, forced hundreds of residents to evacuate on the night of Thursday, Jan. 16. Located approximately 100 miles south of San Francisco, the facility houses tens of thousands of lithium-ion batteries, including some owned by Tesla.… -
LIV Golf signs new broadcast deal with Fox Sports for 2025
LIV Golf is aiming for the flagstick. In another sign that the three-year-old startup league is not going anywhere, the Saudi-backed tour has partnered with a major U.S. sports broadcaster. On Thursday, Jan. 16, LIV Golf signed a multi-year agreement with Fox Sports to air its three-round matches over several platforms, starting with the season-opening… -
FDA allows sale of ZYN nicotine pouches, cites lower risks than cigarettes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially approved nicotine pouches from ZYN, deeming them safer than traditional cigarettes and lower in health risks. The decision made on Thursday, Jan. 16, marks a significant win for ZYN, allowing it to remain on the market. After a scientific review, the FDA approved 20 new ZYN products.… -
National Archives wants volunteers with ‘superpower’ to read cursive
Cursive seems to be a lost art, but there’s an opportunity for history enthusiasts, who also still value the traditional handwriting style. The National Archives is looking for volunteers to transcribe more than 200 years’ worth of documents written in cursive. It’s for a collaboration with the National Park Service to celebrate the country’s 250th… -
Cuba frees prisoners after Biden announces plan to lift terror designation
Cuba started to release some prisoners after President Joe Biden announced Tuesday, Jan. 14, that he’s removing the island nation from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The Catholic church had been negotiating with Cuba’s communist-run government over their release. Cuba jailed most of the prisoners following unprecedented island-wide government protests in July 2021.… -
Governors push to ban smartphones in schools in New Jersey and New York
Two governors along the East Coast are taking steps to limit smartphone use in schools. New Jersey and New York are considering new policies aimed at reducing distractions in the classroom. States who have issued bans have distinguished between smartphones like iPhones and basic cellular phones that can only call or text. In New Jersey,… -
Trump working with New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew to end offshore wind
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly working with New Jersey Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew on an executive order aimed at stopping the construction of new wind turbines off the east coast. Van Drew, whose congressional district includes well-known seaside destinations such as Long Beach Island, Cape May and Atlantic City, announced Monday, Jan. 13, that… -
Biden works to lock in climate and clean energy funding before Trump takes office
The Biden administration is making final efforts to secure billions of dollars in funding for climate change and clean energy initiatives before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. To date, $74 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act has been allocated to renewable energy, electric vehicles and other environmental projects. White House officials are working to finalize…
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Senate GOP pushes for TikTok ban despite Trump's stance
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House Republicans’ majority just got smaller with Waltz’s resignation
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Snoop Dogg, Nelly face backlash for performing at inauguration events
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German ambassador says Trump will erode US democracy: Leaked report
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Panama’s president rejects Trump’s call to retake Panama Canal
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