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Millions enroll in Affordable Care Act, breaking records as Biden exits
As President Joe Biden prepares to leave office, the White House announced a new record: nearly 24 million Americans signed up for health insurance. Last month, the federal government opened the annual enrollment period on Healthcare.gov, providing millions of Americans the opportunity to secure coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law, originally passed… -
Ex-Rep. George Santos seeks sentencing delay to record podcast episodes
Expelled former Congressman George Santos says he is running low on money and asked a judge to delay his sentencing on federal fraud charges so he can make more episodes of his podcast, “Pants on Fire.” The New York Republican has hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of fines to pay and pledged he could… -
Mexico to launch ‘panic button’ app for migrants facing deportation in US
The Mexican government plans to introduce a new “panic button” for Mexican migrants facing deportation from the U.S. The announcement comes just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Throughout the campaign and since winning reelection, Trump has promised to implement mass deportations of immigrants who are in the country illegally during his second term. Mexico’s… -
IDF finds body of at least one hostage as Gaza war crosses 15th month: Report
It’s been more than 15 months since Hamas attacked Israel and took hundreds of people hostage. However, the fate of many of those hostages remains unknown. Israeli soldiers say they found the body of at least one hostage, a 53-year-old man. They are investigating whether remains found alongside him are of his son. More than… -
Nearly a quarter of all freshwater species facing extinction risk: Study
A new study reveals nearly a quarter of the world’s freshwater species are at risk of extinction. The research, published Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the journal Nature, analyzes more than 23,000 species of fish, crabs, dragonflies and other creatures. According to the study’s co-author, “Most species don’t face just one threat, but multiple factors acting together,”… -
Suspect in deadly subway attack doesn’t remember setting woman on fire: Report
The suspect accused of killing a woman after he set her on fire on a New York City subway train told investigators he doesn’t remember committing the fatal act, The New York Times reports. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, a Guatemalan citizen who reportedly entered the U.S. illegally, pleaded not guilty to charges of murder in the… -
More US adults say immigration a top issue compared to last year: Poll
More U.S. adults now believe immigration is a top issue, compared to last year, according to a new poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. In the December survey, respondents were asked to list up to five issues they believe should be federal priorities in 2025. 47% of respondents, including 69%… -
Wildfire breaks out in Southern California, mandatory evacuations issued
A fast-moving wildfire erupted Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the Pacific Palisades, roughly 20 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. Residents have been issued mandatory evacuations as firefighters battle the flames in steep, rugged terrain. The Palisades Fire, fueled by a strong windstorm and ongoing drought, broke out near a neighborhood between Santa Monica and Malibu.… -
London police suggest using classical music to stop crime in rich neighborhood
A resident of one London neighborhood says police gave him strange advice about deterring drug dealers, car break-ins and threats. The Met Police, who cover all of Greater London, suggested he play some classical music, but not too loudly. According to the British tabloid The Sun, the exchange took place via email, which followed months… -
Tesla Cybertruck bomber used ChatGPT to plan attack: Las Vegas police
Las Vegas police said Tuesday, Jan. 7, that the attacker who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel used the generative artificial intelligence tool ChatGPT to plan the attack. An investigation into 37-year-old former soldier Matthew Livelsberger found his ChatGPT search history included questions about firearms and explosives. Authorities said Livelsberger looked for… -
Two federal inmates reject Biden’s commutation of their death sentences
Two federal inmates who spent years on death row are rejecting President Joe Biden’s commutation of their sentences. Both men have already filed emergency motions requesting that their commutations be blocked. Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis, who refused to sign their paperwork after Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 inmates last month, are appealing… -
Federal judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court
A federal judge on Monday, Jan. 6, found Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, in contempt of court. The judge ruled that Giuliani had failed to turn over assets to satisfy a defamation judgment against him. In December 2023, a jury awarded two Georgia election workers, Ruby… -
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,…
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