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Scientists closely watching asteroid that has chance of hitting Earth
A newly discovered asteroid caught the attention of scientists and astronomers. NASA said that it has a very small chance of hitting the Earth by the year 2032. Where is the asteroid now? Scientists in Chile first spotted the asteroid by telescope in December 2024. They’ve named it 2024 YR4. The space rock is anywhere… -
Costco to increase pay for most hourly employees to over $30 an hour
Costco announced it will increase hourly wages for its American workers to more than $30 per hour. The memo said the company will increase hourly pay for its top-of-the-scale employees over the next three years. Which Costco workers will receive a raise? Costco employees at the bottom of the pay scale will receive raises of… -
Missouri notches win in effort to sue China for $25 billion over COVID
Missouri’s efforts to sue China for $25 billion in a lawsuit accusing the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of hoarding personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic can move forward. This comes after a court of appeals ruled in the state’s favor. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit ruled in favor of the… -
Israel releases Palestinian captives after earlier delays
Buses carrying Palestinian captives left a prison in the West Bank on Thursday, Jan. 30, after an initial delay in their release by the Israeli government. The buses traveled toward the city of Ramallah, where relatives awaited their return. What does the exchange entail? Israel agreed to release 110 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Hamas… -
DIA pauses cultural, historical observances after Trump DEI order
The Defense Intelligence Agency suspended its observance of several cultural and historical events following President Donald Trump’s executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government. The directive pauses all activities related to special emphasis programs and employee affinity groups within the DIA. A memo obtained by The Associated Press outlines the… -
Washington state bill could lead to first-ever US tax on livestock emissions
A new bill introduced in the Washington state Legislature could make Washington the first U.S. state to tax methane emissions from livestock. The legislation, sponsored by several state Democratic lawmakers, is currently under review by Washington’s House Environment and Energy Committee. If enacted, the bill would require dairy farms and feedlots to report their methane… -
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… -
How the Laken Riley Act changes US immigration law under Trump
President Donald Trump signed his new administration’s first piece of legislation into law on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The law is tied to the signature issue of Trump’s presidential campaign, a promised crackdown on illegal immigration into the United States. Trump authorized the Laken Riley Act with the stroke of a pen and with Riley’s parents… -
Suspected Hezbollah weapons convoy destroyed by IDF airstrike in Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it carried out an airstrike on a Hezbollah weapons convoy in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, Jan. 28, targeting a truck and other vehicles suspected of transporting arms. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 14 people were wounded in the strike, which took place in the village of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, about 7… -
Newsom announces LA Rises initiative to help rebuild in wake of deadly wildfires
The deadly January fires in Los Angeles caused billions of dollars in damage to parts of the sprawling American city. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, signed a bill Thursday, Jan. 23, dedicating $2.5 billion to rebuild LA. Now, Newsom announced a new initiative on Tuesday, Jan. 28, led by the private sector, in collaboration with… -
Not everyone will get to use DeepSeek AI, why the US Navy is banning it
China’s DeepSeek AI blindsided the competition by shooting to the top of Apple’s App Store during the week of Jan. 20. The artificial intelligence assistant dethroned OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the process but not everyone will get to use the new app. What should I know about the DeepSeek AI ban? The U.S. Navy is banning… -
Utility releases new data after video allegedly ties it to igniting LA’s Eaton Fire
A preliminary analysis by utility company, Southern California Edison, reveals new information about what happened on the day one of the devastating Los Angeles fires was ignited. This comes as evidence also emerges alleging the company played a role in starting the deadly Eaton Fire. Southern California Edison, California’s second-largest power provider, has been accused… -
New images reveal China working on massive nuclear fusion center: Report
Beijing appears to be building up its nuclear arsenal after a revelation that China is constructing a massive new nuclear fusion research center in the southwest city of Mianyang. Intelligence officials said the facility will be used to ramp up production of nuclear weapons and unleash new clean energy. The findings come from a report…
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