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Google to rename ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’
Google is getting behind President Donald Trump’s plan to change the names of some of America’s most iconic landmarks. The search engine giant announced Monday it will change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps for American users as soon as the federal government makes the switch. Under an executive… -
Quakers sue over Trump order allowing immigrant arrests at religious sites
The Department of Homeland Security faces lawsuits from five Quaker congregations over last week’s policy reversal allowing immigration agents to conduct searches and arrests in “sensitive areas” like churches and schools. The Quaker groups, known as the Religious Society of Friends, said the policy change harms congregations by deterring immigrants from worshipping in person, thus violating… -
Trump signs orders making major changes to US military
Some military service members will be discharged and dismissed under new Trump administration rules. And one week into the new administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement wastes no time rounding up migrants who are in the U.S. illegally. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Trump signs orders making major… -
Auschwitz survivors commemorate 80 years since liberation
It has been 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, one of the most notorious death camps run by the Nazi regime during World War II. Survivors of the camp gathered Monday, Jan. 27, to commemorate the somber anniversary in a special ceremony. Nazi forces murdered around 1.1 million people at the site in southern… -
CIA analysis says COVID-19 ‘more likely’ came from lab leak
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) said Saturday, Jan. 25, that the COVID-19 pandemic “more likely” started with a lab leak rather than originating from animals, according to its latest analysis. The agency said, though, it would continue evaluating any new intelligence reporting. “CIA assesses with low confidence that a research-related origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is more… -
Colombia accepts deported migrants after tariff showdown with Trump
The showdown between the Trump administration and Colombia over deported migrants is over, but what happens to the tariffs the president threatened to impose? And much-needed rain in Southern California brings new concerns to the region. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Colombia accepts deported migrants after tariff… -
Visiting Paris’ famous Louvre Museum has become a ‘physical ordeal’: Director
Visiting Paris’ famous Louvre Museum has become a “physical ordeal,” according to its director. In a leaked memo to the French culture minister, Director Laurence des Cars highlighted several issues, from leaks that threaten priceless artwork to inadequate catering. “Visitors have no space to take a break,” des Cars wrote. “The food options and restroom facilities are… -
Adults with ADHD have shorter lifespans, study finds
More than 15 million U.S. adults have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD, and a new study suggested that means more than 15 million people are also at risk of living shorter lives. A U.K. study published this week found a link between ADHD and shorter life expectancy. For the study, researchers… -
Teen sentenced in deadly stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed dance class
The teenager who fatally stabbed three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the U.K. in July 2024 was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison Thursday, Jan. 24. Judge Julian Goose said he could not impose a sentence of life without parole because the convicted killer, 18-year-old Alex Rudakubana, was only 17 at… -
Hegseth’s final confirmation vote for defense secretary expected Friday
The showdown over Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary will soon come to a head with a confirmation vote Friday, Jan. 24. And President Donald Trump is opening the books on the killings of former President John F. Kennedy, former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These stories and more… -
Amanda Knox gets final chance to completely clear her name
Amanda Knox is getting a final shot to clear her name completely. Italy’s highest court is considering her appeal of a slander conviction for falsely accusing a bar owner in the 2007 murder of her roommate. What happened? Knox, an American, and her Italian ex-boyfriend were convicted and then acquitted of the murder of 21-year-old… -
Elon Musk, Sam Altman spar over Trump-backed ‘Stargate’ venture
Elon Musk, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies, isn’t so sure about the president’s plan to grow artificial intelligence infrastructure in the U.S. Now, Musk’s concerns have clashed with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, Trump announced a joint venture with Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son and Altman called “Stargate.”… -
Agent who shielded Trump in Butler, Pa., to lead Secret Service
President Donald Trump tapped Sean Curran, the head of his personal security detail, to lead the Secret Service on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Curran was one of the first agents to rush on stage when a gunman opened fire at Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July. In a post on his Truth Social platform,…