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With 2 monuments in Calif, Biden creates largest protected tract of land in lower 48
In his final days in office, President Joe Biden is making history with the creation of two new national monuments in California. This action cements his legacy as the president who has protected the most land and water in U.S. history, according to Reuters. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Biden will sign proclamations designating Chuckwalla National… -
McDonald’s ends some DEI programs, cites Supreme Court ruling
McDonald’s is scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, pointing to a U.S. Supreme Court decision as the catalyst for the shift. The fast-food giant had previously set goals to improve racial and gender diversity across its workforce, from entry-level positions to top executives. McDonald’s announced that many of its initiatives will end,… -
Louisiana man dies after contracting bird flu, marking first US death
A Louisiana man died Monday, Jan. 6, after contracting the H5N1 bird flu, making him the first person in the United States to die from the virus. The 65-year-old’s passing comes after the CDC confirmed he was the only known severe case of H5N1 in the country. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) confirmed that… -
Sugary drinks tied to millions of diabetes, heart disease cases worldwide
A new study exploring the harmful effects sugary drinks have on health reveals a global rise in diabetes and heart disease linked to regular consumption. Researchers from Tufts University have released data showing that sugary drinks are responsible for an increase in both conditions, with significant health disparities emerging in low and middle-income countries. The… -
Texas officials on the watch for ‘maneater’ parasite after detection in Mexico
Texas officials are warning hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to be on the lookout for a dangerous parasite. Although U.S. officials successfully wiped out the parasite in 1966, recent detections in cattle across the border in Mexico have animal health experts back on high alert. The New World Screwworm is still prevalent in Cuba, Haiti and… -
Gov. Kathy Hochul aims to change involuntary commitment law in NY
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for an expansion of involuntary mental health commitments in 2025, a decision she says was driven by the recent wave of violent subway attacks. Hochul plans to use her executive budget to address the lack of mental health resources available to New Yorkers in crisis. This week, someone… -
DOT fines JetBlue $2 million for ‘chronically delayed flights’
JetBlue Airways has a $2 million fine to pay from the Department of Transportation (DOT), marking the first time the agency has held a major airline accountable for what it calls “unrealistic” scheduling. The penalty stems from several routes flown between June 2022 and November 2023 consistently delayed by the airline. The DOT defines a… -
Sweden doles out wolf hunting licenses to manage once-endangered population
Sweden’s once-endangered wolf population is making a comeback, stirring debate over how best to manage the species. While conservationists are celebrating the population’s growth, the Swedish government is calling for it to be halved. On Thursday, Jan. 2, the government issued a license to hunt, allowing hunters to kill up to 30 wolves across five… -
President Biden to visit New Orleans as city recovers from attack
President Joe Biden plans to visit New Orleans during the week of Jan. 6 as the city begins to recover from the bloody attack that shook its streets on New Year’s Day. Bourbon Street, the site of the attack, was reopened to tourists Thursday, Jan. 2, with the area cleared in an effort to restore… -
‘Dinosaur highway’ uncovered in England, dates back 166 million years
A worker digging in a limestone quarry in southern England recently uncovered a stunning find whimsically labeled a “dinosaur highway.” Nearly 200 fossilized tracks, dating back an estimated 166 million years, are offering paleontologists a rare glimpse into the Middle Jurassic Period. The discovery at the Dewars Farm Quarry in Oxfordshire reveals the paths of… -
US appeals court strikes down net neutrality, dealing blow to FCC
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday, Jan. 2, blocked new rules governing internet service providers before they could take effect, delivering a setback to the Federal Communications Commission. The debate centers around giving federal regulators more control over internet companies through net neutrality policies. Net neutrality was established under President Barack Obama, reversed by then-President… -
2024 marks highest number of stomach illnesses on cruises in 12 years
While vacationers set sail for a getaway on the high seas, a highly contagious virus has reportedly been lurking aboard many of their cruise ships. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2024 has seen the highest number of gastrointestinal illnesses reported in 12 years. The record 1,894 passengers across multiple cruise lines… -
LA Sheriff’s dispatch down since New Year’s Eve, deputies switch to radios
A critical lifeline for one of the busiest sheriff’s departments in the country remains down days after the issue first surfaced. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department suffered a major outage on New Year’s Eve when its antiquated dispatch system crashed, forcing deputies to rely on radio communication to respond to emergencies. The LASD uses…
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Senate Democrats block transgender sports ban
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2 Guatemalan nationals ran one of US’ ‘largest human smuggling rings’: DOJ
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2 golfers who served prison time to play in major 2025 championships
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‘Man with the Golden Arm’ who saved millions of Australian babies dies at 88
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