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A McDonald's employee's actions led to the arrest of the man suspected of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Pennsylvania law enforcement praised the worker for a break in the case while some corners of the internet are doing the complete opposite.

Pa. McDonald’s ‘review bombed’ after arrest of suspected CEO shooter

A wildfire in Malibu is forcing the evacuation of thousands of people as firefighters struggle to put out the Franklin Fire.

Malibu’s Franklin Fire forces thousands to flee, all public schools to close

The EPA has banned the use of two solvents often found in everyday products because of their cancer risk.

EPA bans 2 solvents used in everyday products and dry cleaning

The unmanned fleet will have a surveillance system to record activity lying below the water's surface, seeking out instances of sabotage.

NATO to protect undersea cables with ‘sea drones’ amid global tensions

OpenAI launches Sora, a text-to-video AI model, exclusively for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users in the US market initially.

OpenAI releases Sora as debate over artist contributions grows

Another department store chain is set to make an internet comeback. Lord & Taylor is set to relaunch in 2025 as a discount luxury e-commerce platform offering designer goods and Lord & Taylor-branded products, according to its new owner.

Lord & Taylor to relaunch as online discount luxury retailer

US charges two former Syrian intelligence officials, Jamil Hassan and Abdul Salam Mahmoud, with war crimes for torturing Americans and civilians.

US charges 2 former Syrian officials with war crimes

The man accused of gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a New York City sidewalk has been charged with murder.

Suspect charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The outgoing chair of the Republican National Committee may have not one but two different states where she could serve.

Lara Trump leaves RNC, could make play for Florida Senate seat

The NYPD confirmed officials arrested a “strong person of interest” in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

‘Strong person of interest’ in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO arrested

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy pardoned 33 individuals and commuted the sentences of three women in his first use of clemency.

Mystery drone sightings: 21 New Jersey mayors call for governor to investigate

Disney influencer dies at event following allergic reaction

Disney influencer dies after allergic reaction at holiday event

President-elect Donald Trump put to bed the notion he’d try to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell before his term expires in 2026.

‘You’re not fired.’ Trump says he won’t try to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is exploring ways to get around current laws to deport undocumented immigrants.

NYC mayor looks to change sanctuary law, bypass city council opposition

House Speaker Johnson says Congress will block U.S. tax dollars to fund gender-affirming care for transgender children of military members.

Congress will block tax dollars in gender-affirming care for military kids: Report

A new report finds that hundreds more people have drowned trying to cross into the U.S. than the U.S. and Mexican governments reported.

More drowned at southern border than government estimates showed: Report

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is open to deploying Western troops as part of a NATO-linked security framework.

Ukraine pushes for NATO action, open to Western troops

TikTok asked a federal appeals court to stop the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban in the coming weeks.

TikTok seeks temporary pause of US ban pending Supreme Court review

Beijing launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia just a week after U.S. increased restrictions on chip exports to China.

Nvidia dragged into US-China tit-for-tat over chip restrictions

Microdosing weight loss injections is the new trend.

‘Microdosing’ is the new trend in weight loss, but is it safe?

Holiday shopping is expected to reach record highs this season, but a growing number of those purchases will be sent back.

Major surge in returns expected to increase during holiday season

Universities with "woke policies" could reportedly see federal research grants withheld under the new Trump administration.

Trump’s NIH pick weighs withholding research grants from ‘woke’ colleges

HelloFresh is under investigation for allegedly employing migrant children to cook and work at its packaging facility in Illinois.

HelloFresh under investigation for alleged migrant child labor: Report

Former U.S. Marine Daniel Penny has been found not guilty of a criminally negligent homicide charge in the death of Jordan Neely.

Jury finds Daniel Penny not guilty of negligent homicide in chokehold trial