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Trump administration to shut down USAID, Musk says
The head of President Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced the shutdown of a government agency. And the new week starts with tariffs and a possible trade war as Canada and Mexico quickly respond to Trump’s decision to levy fees on imported goods over the weekend. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased… -
FDA approves first new painkiller in decades; could help battle opioid crisis
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new type of pain reliever for the first time in decades. It’s a new drug that could help combat America’s opioid crisis. On Thursday, Jan. 30, the agency signed off on Journavx, otherwise known as suzetrigine, to treat short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries. The newly… -
Law banning gun sales for adults under 21 unconstitutional: Appeals court
A U.S. appeals court ruled against a decades-old federal law that requires a prospective gun owner to be 21 years old to buy a gun. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans found that such a law violates the Second Amendment following a 2022 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that expanded gun rights. The appeals court found that people… -
Trump may not include oil in 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico
Trump is moving forward with his plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, America’s two largest trading partners. The tariffs will take effect starting Saturday, Feb. 1, with the president saying he is still considering whether to include slapping higher import taxes on oil from those countries. Trump said his decision would be based… -
Black boxes recovered in deadly plane, helicopter collision
Investigators recover black boxes from the deadly aviation collision over the Potomac River. And it’s coming down to the wire as three of President Donald Trump’s nominees for key positions hang in the balance. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Black boxes recovered in deadly passenger jet, US Army helicopter… -
Chili’s makes big comeback thanks to viral online fame
It’s a comeback that many might not have seen coming. Chili’s is America’s hottest restaurant right now. The increasingly popular restaurant chain’s sales went up 31% last quarter, marking the third quarter in a row of double-digit growth. Brinker International, Chili’s parent company, which also owns Maggiano’s, saw a stock bump of 16% on Wednesday,… -
China celebrates Lunar New Year with debut of 25 panda cubs
The Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year, has officially begun. Despite it being the year of the snake, China kicked off its celebrations with bears. More than two dozen panda cubs, all born in 2024, made their debut to the world as part of a Chinese New Year celebration. Caretakers put… -
Hamas releases Israeli soldier in latest hostage-prisoner exchange
Hamas began the process of freeing more hostages Thursday morning. The terror group will release a total of three more Israeli hostages and five Thai captives throughout the day. This is the third release since a ceasefire began in Gaza earlier this month. Three Israeli and five Thai hostages set for release today Israel is set to… -
Bodies recovered after passenger jet, Army helicopter collide
A massive search operation is underway in the Potomac River after an American Airlines jet collided midair with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. And from 15 prisoners to tens of thousands, a look into President Donald Trump’s plan to use Guantánamo Bay naval base in Cuba as… -
America’s report card shows kids are getting worse at reading
America’s kids are getting worse at reading, according to new national test scores. However, they are making some gains in math. The nation’s latest report card from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, released this week, shows kids are continuing to lose ground when it comes to reading skills. The slide started before the COVID-19… -
Doomsday Clock now closest it’s ever been to midnight
Some of the world’s top scientists shared an ominous warning as they set the Doomsday Clock another second closer to midnight. The clock symbolizes how close humanity is to destroying the world. How close is the clock to midnight now? The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the minute hand on their Doomsday Clock to 89… -
Several feared dead after stampede at India’s Kumbh Mela religious festival
Several people are feared dead after a ritual in India took a tragic turn Wednesday, Jan. 29. A massive crowd of pilgrims rushed to take ritual baths in sacred rivers at a festival in northern India, leading to a stampede. Why do Hindus take part in this ritual? Hindus believe that a swim or dip in the confluence… -
Judge temporarily blocks Trump federal funding freeze
A showdown possible of reaching the Supreme Court looms between the Trump administration and state attorneys general over the administration’s move to freeze federal aid and certain programs. And President Donald Trump gives federal employees an ultimatum, with a deadline to decide whether they’ll return to full-time in-person work. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates…
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Scientists monitor Mount Rainier following 1,000 years of dormancy
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Musk tells federal employees to explain ‘what they got done last week’ or resign
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