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TikTok ban goes into effect for 170 million users across US
TikTok shut down access to its app and website for its 170 million U.S. users shortly before a nationwide ban on the platform went into effect at midnight on Sunday, Jan. 19. Users attempting to access the website and app cannot navigate further than a pop-up notice saying that TikTok is not available right now,… -
FTC sues PepsiCo, alleging unfair pricing for retailers
The Federal Trade Commission sued PepsiCo, alleging the company gave a big-box store an unfair price advantage. It’s part of a set of lawsuits that will be some of the last under the Biden administration. In the suit, the FTC said PepsiCo gave pricing advantages to one large chain but did not give those incentives… -
Ohio governor picks Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to replace JD Vance in Senate
The pick is in to replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the Senate. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine picked Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to be the Buckeye State’s next senator. The decision could shape the future of the former swing state, which has shifted Republican in presidential and state-level elections in recent years. The 57-year-old Husted… -
ICE to launch immigration raids in Chicago day after inauguration: Reports
President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration plans to conduct a large-scale deportation raid in Chicago next week, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal report. The Times reports the raids could start as soon as Tuesday, as the incoming president aims to achieve his goal of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. Immigration and Customs… -
How a 2020 California law could have mitigated LA’s unprecedented fires
As Southern California deals with deadly and devastating wildfires, one state law that may have helped mitigate the damage is years behind in its implementation. California lawmakers passed a law in 2020 requiring new rules that would restrict houses in high-risk areas from having flammable materials like wooden furniture or dead plants within 5 feet… -
Pres. Biden believes Equal Rights Amendment is ratified, cites ABA opinion
President Joe Biden issued a statement Friday, Jan. 17, saying he believes the proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is the law of the land and should be added as the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution. However, the statement has virtually zero legal effect. While Congress passed the ERA in the 1970s, it failed… -
SpaceX Starship explodes over Caribbean Sea minutes after launch
SpaceX says its Starship, the world’s largest rocket, exploded Thursday, Jan. 16, shortly after taking off from Texas for its seventh launch. The company called the rocket’s break-up a “rapid unscheduled disassembly.” The company’s owner, Elon Musk, said their early indications suggest the unmanned rocket had a fuel leak. It caused Starship to fail and… -
New NY bill would require a background check to buy a 3D printer
A New York state senator has re-introduced a bill requiring a criminal background check to purchase 3D printers capable of printing firearms. The goal is to block people who would be disqualified from buying a gun from also purchasing the means to produce one. The bill comes after law enforcement officials in New York raised… -
Ted Cruz introduces ‘No Tax on Tips’ bill echoing Trump campaign promise
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, introduced a bill Thursday, Jan. 16, that would make one of President-elect Donald Trump’s major policy proposals a reality: the No Tax on Tips Act. Cruz reintroduced a bill similar to the one he proposed last July. This time, however, the bill has the support of Nevada’s two Democratic senators, making… -
China to buy Russian coal mine as it invests in country’s weak economy
With Russia’s economy teetering and its invasion of Ukraine nearing the three-year mark, China is capitalizing. The latest example is that four Chinese companies are buying a Russian coal mine that’s facing millions in tax debt and risking bankruptcy, according to the Russian state news agency Interfax. Russia’s effort to invade Ukraine has depleted its… -
Americans frown upon AI, but many don’t realize they already use it: Poll
A new poll finds that although Americans don’t like artificial intelligence very much, nearly all use it. The catch? Most don’t realize they’re using it. A poll by Gallup and tech advocacy group Telescope found that nearly two-thirds of all Americans don’t realize that many of the features of their everyday lives –– social media,… -
State Farm offers renewals for people affected by LA fires it planned to drop
State Farm says it will offer renewals to policyholders affected by the Los Angeles County fires. The announcement reverses its initial plans to drop coverage. The decision affects policies for homeowners, renters and condo associations. It includes about 70% of the residential policies it has in Pacific Palisades. The coastal community has suffered significant destruction… -
Minnesota Democrats look to run down clock until new member restores tie
Who controls the Minnesota state House? The answer might depend on who you ask. After an Election Day where Democrats and Republicans tied with 67 seats apiece, a subsequent vacancy put Republicans ahead, 67-66, when the legislature started Monday, Jan. 13. Now, Democrats have left the Capitol, hoping to force Republicans to abide by a…
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