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Critics say new law in Iraq could legalize child marriage
Iraq’s parliament added controversial amendments to one of the country’s laws on Tuesday, Jan. 22, which critics say will effectively make child marriage legal. The amendments give Islamic courts more authority over family matters, including marriage, divorce and inheritance. Critics say it undermines Iraq’s 1959 personal status law, which unified family law and established safeguards… -
India prepares to take back 18,000 citizens in US illegally: Report
India says it will work with President Donald Trump’s administration to repatriate 18,000 of its citizens who are living in the U.S. illegally. Bloomberg reports the Indian government is preparing to verify the people and begin the deportation process. However, officials involved with the process say the number of Indian citizens in the U.S. illegally… -
Ohio State Buckeyes favored to repeat as National Champions
The Ohio State Buckeyes are not even 24 hours removed from winning the national championship with a 34-23 win over Notre Dame, and they are already favorites to win next season’s championship. Sportsbooks in Las Vegas and online have posted odds for the 2025 title. Here are the top 10 programs. Odds to win 2025… -
New Trump order ending remote work for federal employees
President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending remote work for federal employees, requiring them to return to the office five days a week. It’s a move that will likely cause legal challenges from unions. While the president does have authority over the federal workforce and can prohibit employees from working remotely, the rule in… -
US secures release of 2 Americans but gives up convicted Taliban narco-terrorist
Two Americans imprisoned in Afghanistan were freed on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as part of a prisoner swap between the United States and the Taliban. In exchange for the Americans, the Taliban reportedly received a man serving a life sentence in California for terrorism and drug trafficking charges. Who are the freed Americans? The freed Americans… -
TikTok received help from President Trump but Senate GOP still wants ban
TikTok is back online for 170 million American users. The company restored service following President Donald Trump’s promise not to enforce a law banning the app. The Chinese-owned social media app went dark Sunday morning to comply with a bipartisan law banning it since it did not sell to an American buyer. However, even with… -
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…
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