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Record cocaine bust in Canada surges street price by 20%: Police
Canadian authorities have seized a record 835 kilograms (1,840 pounds) of cocaine in Toronto, marking the largest drug bust in the city’s history. The cocaine, worth an estimated $83 million, is believed to be linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a prolific Mexican drug organization. Months-long investigation leads to record seizure In a press… -
Men indicted for ‘burglary spree’ in Ohio, possible link to Joe Burrow break-in
Four men have been arrested after a months-long investigation into a series of high-profile burglaries targeting multi-million dollar homes. Ohio authorities confirmed the arrests, which are tied to a December break-in at the home of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Suspects identified as part of international crime ring The suspects, all from Chile, are believed… -
Texas judge rules lawsuit by 3 states against abortion pill can continue
A Texas judge has given new momentum to a legal battle over mifepristone, the widely used abortion pill, by allowing a lawsuit challenging it to move forward. Attorneys general from Idaho, Missouri and Kansas filed a lawsuit aimed at limiting how mifepristone is prescribed and distributed. States Challenge Mifepristone’s Use and Distribution The states argue… -
Masked group smashes more than 24 windows, graffitis Portland election office
Oregon officials are calling an attack on a Portland government building premeditated and coordinated after a group of masked individuals vandalized an election office early Monday morning, Jan. 20. Authorities said that despite the damage, no injuries were reported, as the building was closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Surveillance footage shows… -
Colorado police hand out AirTags to help recover stolen cars
Police in Colorado are using a common piece of technology to help track stolen cars and prevent thefts. The Arvada Police Department, located about 30 minutes northwest of Denver, handed out free Apple AirTags and Tile devices to residents during a recent giveaway. Each AirTag and Tile device includes a sticker warning to potential thieves:… -
Trump reverses Biden’s foreign policy, adds Cuba back on US terror list
President Donald Trump began his second term by reversing policies from the Biden administration, including the addition of Cuba back to the U.S. state sponsors of terrorism list. The move comes just days after his predecessor made the opposite move. Trump reverses agreement on Cuban prisoners On Monday, Trump’s administration halted an agreement between the… -
Winds fuel new fires igniting near San Diego, evacuations ordered
Two weeks after wildfires erupted in Los Angeles, new fires broke out more than 100 miles south in San Diego. The fires, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, have prompted emergency evacuations and forced school closures across the region. Santa Ana winds fuel wildfires The return of the strong winds escalated fire danger throughout southern… -
Trump announces US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement
On the first day of his second term, President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate agreement. 196 nations signed the agreement, which Trump pulled out of during his first term in 2017. The accord aims to prevent climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. It also… -
Vivek Ramaswamy steps down from DOGE to run for Ohio governor: Report
Vivek Ramaswamy is stepping down from his role in President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to reportedly launch a campaign for governor of Ohio. The biotech entrepreneur turned politician said he would make an announcement “very soon” about his plans for the Buckeye State. A DOGE spokesperson confirmed the news shortly after Trump’s… -
18,000 unionized Costco workers ready to strike over failed contract talks
Thousands of unionized Costco workers are warning the company that they could walk off the job in less than two weeks if a new contract isn’t reached. Eighty-five percent of workers in the Costco Teamsters union have voted to strike if the retailer and labor group fail to come to an agreement before the current… -
Amazon suspends drone deliveries in two states, citing safety needs
For more than a decade, Amazon has been working to deliver packages straight to customers’ doorsteps, using drones instead of drivers. However, the company’s one-hour delivery promise has been delayed again, with drone operations in Texas and Arizona now suspended. Amazon’s “Prime Air” service is on hold, following the crash of two newly built drones… -
State Farm pulls Super Bowl ad, redirects focus to Los Angeles wildfires
As the Super Bowl draws near, companies are gearing up to unveil their most exciting ads for sports fans and consumers. State Farm, however, won’t be one of those companies. The price for a 30-second Super Bowl commercial can top out at $7 million. Instead, the insurance giant says they will focus on helping those… -
Former Oakland mayor indicted on bribery charges in money scheme: FBI
A federal grand jury has indicted Oakland’s former mayor, Sheng Thao, in connection with a public corruption scheme exposed by the FBI. Thao faces bribery and conspiracy charges alongside three co-defendants, including her alleged boyfriend, Andre Jones, and two East Bay businessmen, Andy and David Duong. The indictment accuses Thao and her associates of orchestrating…