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Survivors, families sue New Orleans over deadly terror attack on New Year’s
Survivors and families of victims affected by a deadly truck rampage in New Orleans on New Year’s are taking legal action against city leaders. The lawsuit accuses them of failing to implement safety measures that could have prevented the tragedy. The attack, which killed 14 people and injured 57 others, occurred when Shamsud-Din Jabbar allegedly… -
DOJ prepares trial against woman allegedly behind $250M COVID-19 fraud
Federal prosecutors said the second trial in one of the largest fraud schemes to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic started Monday, Feb. 3, with jury selection. Seventy defendants, including the alleged ringleader, Aimee Bock, are accused of stealing millions in federal funds intended for child nutrition programs. Aimee Bock set to go to trial for… -
Trump tariffs could close loophole that let China’s Shein and Temu soar
President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on the U.S.’s largest trading partners are closing a long-standing exemption that has helped online retailers keep prices low for years. While this change is set to level the playing field for American businesses, it also means shoppers could see higher prices. Executive Order puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and… -
Federal Reserve adviser charged with ‘economic espionage’ for helping China
A former senior adviser for the Federal Reserve is facing charges of economic espionage and making false statements after an investigation by the FBI and the Federal Reserve Inspector General uncovered a multi-year conspiracy involving U.S. trade secrets and financial policies. John Harold Rogers, 63, allegedly used his position to funnel sensitive economic information to… -
Mexico’s president urges Google to reject Trump’s push to rename Gulf of Mexico
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is standing firm against an executive order issued by U.S. President Donald Trump, which called for renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” This week, however, Google announced it will comply with the directive when Americans use its navigation app. Sheinbaum argues name change violates law In response… -
NYC mother sues social media platforms over deadly subway surfing trend
It’s been almost two years since a New York mother lost her 15-year-old son to a social media trend. Now she’s calling for social media platforms to be held accountable for their influence on kids and for his death. Norma Nazario is suing Meta, ByteDance and TikTok in New York’s Supreme Court, claiming the companies… -
Kansas joins 3 states suing the Census Bureau for adding noncitizens to data
Kansas is the latest state to join a growing list of attorneys general suing the Department of Commerce over the Census Bureau’s inclusion of noncitizens in its population count. Louisiana, Ohio, West Virginia and now Kansas are all challenging the agency’s decision to count immigrants regardless of citizenship status. 4 states join lawsuit against Census… -
California ICE facility to resume intake of immigrants after five-year pause
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center is resuming operation after being nearly vacant for the last five years. A federal judge lifted a court order allowing the California facility to resume intake. The Adelanto ICE Processing Center is about 80 miles from Los Angeles. Officials said it was on the verge of closing as… -
Tesla to roll out self-driving cars in Austin as Waymo expands services
Tesla is eyeing the future, ready to shake up the streets of Austin, Texas, with its new line of self-driving cars, seeking to challenge Waymo’s dominance in the robotaxi industry. During 2024’s fourth quarter earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company would introduce the new fleet by mid-June 2025. The service will… -
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial set, pleads for earlier date as health fails
Harvey Weinstein will return to the courtroom for a retrial on rape charges five years after his initial conviction. The former Hollywood producer was sentenced to 23 years in prison in 2020. However, the verdict was later overturned after New York’s appellate court ruled the trial judge made an error. Appeal and new indictment The… -
FDA approves Ozempic to treat kidney disease, creating a trifecta of uses
The weight loss and diabetes drug making headlines has now expanded its coverage, the Food and Drug Administration has given Ozempic the green light to treat chronic kidney disease. Ozempic has gained the reputation of being a weight loss booster, but it’s expanding its health benefits once again. FDA grants approval for Ozempic to treat… -
Trump administration rescinds memo freezing federal grants amid confusion
The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a new memo on Wednesday, Jan. 29, rescinding previous directives to pause loans, federal grants and some assistance programs. The move comes amid nationwide uncertainty spurred during the week of Jan. 27 about what programs will be affected. What was the federal funding freeze? The… -
State AGs sue Trump admin over federal funding freeze, judge issues pause
A coalition of state attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging what they call an unconstitutional pause on federal grants and loans. The legal action comes after a federal judge temporarily blocked the administration’s plan to review what taxpayer dollars are being used for. Legal challenge to federal funding freeze The…
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