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Gov. Newsom, LA mayor criticized over Palisades Fire response, empty hydrants
Multiple wildfires are continuing to burn across southern California, forcing more than 45,000 people to evacuate their homes. The Palisades Fire has resulted in at least two deaths and consumed over 1,000 structures. As of the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 8, the fire remains at zero percent containment. As firefighters struggle with limited resources, including… -
Which world leaders were invited to Trump’s Inauguration?
Inauguration Day for President-elect Donald Trump is less than two weeks away, and the guest list is still being finalized. We are learning more about the world leaders who have received invitations to the ceremony –– and who have not. Last month, it was confirmed that Chinese President Xi Jinping had received an invitation from… -
Idaho representative wants Supreme Court to end same-sex marriage
Idaho Republican state Rep. Heather Scott called on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. Scott made the announcement just days into the state’s 2025 legislative session. Scott, who represents Idaho’s 1st District, introduced a resolution on Tuesday. Jan. 7, asking the state House committee to challenge the… -
Wildfires rage through LA prompting mass evacuations, impacting thousands
Thousands of residents are being forced to flee as multiple wildfires burn across Los Angeles County. Firefighters continue to battle the fires, which have intensified due to strong winds and drier conditions. So far, more than 28,000 homes and businesses are in the direct path of the fires, with evacuation orders affecting over 70,000 people.… -
Elon Musk’s expanding Vegas Loop operating with little oversight: Report
Elon Musk‘s experiment in underground, electric vehicle-powered public transportation in Las Vegas is expanding. However, according to a ProPublica report, the Vegas Loop project is flying under the radar with very little government oversight. The news outlet said because the project is privately operated and gets no federal funding, it’s spared from the typical government… -
More than 5,600 people killed, nearly 1,500 kidnapped in Haiti in 2024: UN
The United Nations said more than 5,600 people were killed and nearly 1,500 were kidnapped in Haiti last year. The deaths reported on Tuesday, Jan. 7, mark a more than 20% increase from 2023 as a U.N.-backed security mission struggles to quell gang violence. One of the worst gang massacres in recent history occurred in… -
ExxonMobil countersues Calif. AG, claims he defamed the company
ExxonMobil is countersuing California months after the state sued the oil and gas giant, claiming it lied about plastics recycling. Now, the company accused California’s attorney general, Rob Bonta, of defamation saying, he engaged in “a deliberate smear campaign.” Bonta filed a lawsuit against the company in September 2024, asking that it pay civil penalties… -
US Department of Justice to release limited final report on Trump cases
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says it will release volume one of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President-elect Donald Trump’s election interference case. However, the department said that it will withhold volume two of the report that focuses on Trump’s possession of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida from the public… -
Studies link fluoride in water to lower IQ … but is it really harming kids’ brains?
The decades-old controversy over fluoride in drinking water continues, with more people calling for its removal after it was linked in a new study to lower IQs in kids. A report published this week in JAMA Pediatrics showed the more fluoride kids are exposed to, the lower they tend to score on intelligence tests. To… -
CNN on trial for defamation as legacy media faces growing challenges
CNN is facing a defamation lawsuit in a Florida courtroom during the week of Jan. 6, after airing a segment about private contractors allegedly exploiting Afghans during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. A Navy veteran featured in the piece is suing the network, claiming CNN sensationalized the story, which led to damage to… -
MoviePass ex-CEO pleads guilty to fraud over ‘unlimited’ plan
The former CEO of MoviePass, Ted Farnsworth, pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 7, to fraud for lying to investors about the success of the company. Now, he faces up to 25 years in prison. The subscription service gained a lot of attention in 2017, promising unlimited access to movies at theaters for just $9.95 a month.… -
Drinking water exposed 23 million Americans to ‘forever chemicals’: Study
A recent study found wastewater treatment plants are responsible for exposing 23 million Americans to toxic “forever chemicals” in their drinking water. These chemicals, known as PFAS, don’t break down naturally and are linked to a range of health issues, including various types of cancer and liver damage. The study, conducted by a team of… -
How Jan. 6 reflections differ among left, right media: Bias Breakdown
It’s been four years since supporters of former President Donald Trump took to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in protest of the 2020 presidential election results. The events of that day continue to make headlines and spark intense debate. While the Capitol riot is remembered as a pivotal moment in U.S. history, it…
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