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Former NYC fire chief pleads guilty in bribery scheme with other ex-chief
A former New York City Fire Department chief pleaded guilty to conspiracy, admitting that he and others agreed to accept nearly $200,000 in bribes to speed up safety inspections. Anthony Saccavino, who was the head of the department’s Bureau of Fire Prevention, entered the plea in a Manhattan federal court on Wednesday, Jan. 30. Saccavino and… -
Trump on plane crash: White House has ‘strong opinions’ on what caused it
President Donald Trump addressed the nation just hours after a midair collision involving a commercial jet and army helicopter near Washington, D.C. It’s considered a recovery operation with Trump confirming there are no survivors. “This was a dark and excruciating night in our nation’s capital and in our nation’s history,” Trump said after holding a… -
Trump to issue order directing federal funding for school choice programs
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Wednesday, Jan. 29, to prioritize and free up federal funding for school choice programs. School choice allows families to access schools beyond their local option, including private schools. What does the order require? Trump’s executive order directs the Department of Education to prioritize school choice… -
Elon Musk’s Starlink coming to Apple’s iPhone, while astronomers express concern
Starlink is reportedly partnering with Apple and T-Mobile to bring its satellite internet access to iPhones. According to Bloomberg, the companies have secretly been testing out the service with the iPhone’s latest software update, released Monday, Jan. 27, now supporting the technology. T-Mobile partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX last year, launching a beta program for… -
PETA suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil with a ‘weather reveal’ cake
Groundhog Day is almost here, and animal rights organization PETA is calling for changes to the celebration once again. PETA, or “People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,” is suggesting the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, replace the Punxsutawney Phil groundhog tradition with a “weather reveal” vegan cake. Typically, if the groundhog sees its shadow, it… -
X adds new money feature while company is ‘barely breaking even’
Elon Musk said from the start he wanted X to be an “everything app.” Now, X is taking that first step, striking a deal with the largest U.S. credit card network. X CEO Linda Yaccarino announced Tuesday, Jan. 28, that Visa will be the first partner of the “X Money Account” service. Users will be… -
Trump press secretary confirms New Jersey drones were authorized by FAA
The mystery surrounding reported drone sightings in New Jersey last month has been solved. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the drones were authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration. Leavitt made the announcement in her first briefing from the White House press room on Tuesday, Jan. 28. “After research and study, the… -
Border Patrol, Mexican cartel exchange gunfire amid ramped up security
U.S. Border Patrol agents exchanged gunfire with suspected Mexican cartel members near the U.S.-Mexican border. The exchange came as President Donald Trump ramps up border security. The Texas Department of Public Safety said the incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in the Rio Grande Valley near Fronton Island. What’s shown in the video?… -
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joins NYC immigration raids
The first major immigration raids in New York City since President Donald Trump took office happened Tuesday, Jan. 28. Newly-confirmed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was there documenting the enforcement. Noem shared photos on X, showing her wearing a protective vest as she joined officers from multiple federal agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs… -
Selena Gomez deletes video of herself crying over Trump admin ICE arrests
Selena Gomez shared a now-deleted, emotional video reflecting on recent arrests made by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This comes as the Trump administration ramps up its deportation efforts. “I just want to say that I’m so sorry. All my people are getting attacked –– the children, I don’t understand,” Gomez said. “I’m so… -
Suspects blow up museum door in the Netherlands, steal ancient artifacts
Police in the Netherlands are looking for a group of suspected thieves who stole a 2,400-year-old gold helmet from a museum after using explosives to break through the door. Police released grainy surveillance video showing the four suspects early Saturday, Jan. 25, opening an exterior door before a blast sends sparks and smoke into the… -
Colorado DEA arrests nearly 50 migrants in raid targeting Tren de Aragua
Nearly 50 migrants, many with ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, are in custody following a drug enforcement agency raid in Colorado. This came as President Donald Trump began his enforcement on immigration. The raid happened early Sunday, Jan. 26, near Denver in Adams County at what DEA officials called a makeshift night… -
US Air Force resumes Tuskegee Airmen training video after DEI review
The U.S. Air Force is reversing course after removing video of Tuskegee Airmen from its training in response to President Donald Trump’s DEI ban. Now, the video is back, with incoming Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth pushing the change. The Air Force removed the video from its curriculum for a review, following Trump’s executive order…