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Texas AG Ken Paxton is suing Allstate for allegedly collecting data from 45 million Americans to raise insurance premiums.

Texas AG sues Allstate, Arity for alleged unlawful data collection

California officials are facing intense scrutiny in the wake of the devastating wildfires that broke out in Los Angeles.

Bias Breakdown: Was LA wildfire response failed policy or politicized?

The three wealthiest men in the world, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, will be at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

Musk, Bezos and Zuckerberg to attend Trump inauguration

As wildfires continue in Los Angeles, Elon Musk donates Cybertrucks. Each is outfitted with Wi-Fi for areas affected by the fires.

Elon Musk donates Cybertrucks for Wi-Fi and power as wildfires ravage LA

The House passed a bill barring schools that receive federal funds from allowing transgender athletes to participate in women’s sports.

House passes bill that bans trans athletes from playing in women sports

Both Ukraine and Iran are offering the U.S. help to combat the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles that have burned tens of thousands of acres.

Iran and Ukraine offering US help to put out wildfires in Los Angeles

Speaker Johnson said Republicans may place conditions on aid for California wildfire victims to counter what he says is bad governance.

Republicans may place conditions on California wildfire aid

The second most valuable company in the world, Nvidia, is taking aim at President Joe Biden, while praising President-elect Donald Trump.

Nvidia criticizes Biden over his new AI chip rules, praises Trump

Venezuelan President sparks alarm with calls to "liberate" Puerto Rico, prompting Governor Jenniffer González-Colón to urge swift US action.

Puerto Rico governor calls on Trump over Venezuela’s threat to security

Major utility Southern California Edison faces several lawsuits alleging it played a role in causing some of the recent Los Angeles fires.

Second-largest utility in California accused of starting LA fire

A bill to allow President-elect Donald Trump to talk with Denmark about the acquisition of Greenland has been introduced in the U.S. House.

US House bill OKs Trump talks with Denmark over Greenland purchase

With a TikTok ban possibly hitting the United States in less than a week, another Chinese social media app, RedNote, is quickly gaining traction.

Another Chinese app rises in popularity in the US as TikTok ban looms

Apple’s board is recommending investors reject a proposal to stop DEI efforts, bucking a recent trend in Big Tech.

Apple pushes back against pressure to end DEI policies

MSNBC President Rashida Jones announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14, that she is stepping down from her role at the network.

MSNBC president steps down, Maddow returns to anchor desk for Trump return

President Biden announced this week that his administration is forgiving student loan debt for another 150,000 people.

President Biden forgives more student loan debt, bringing total to $183 billion

A new study shows dementia diagnoses are expected to ride to 1 million per year by 2060.

Dementia diagnoses expected to rise to 1 million per year by 2060

Chinese officials are working on options for TikTok to continue operating in the U.S., including Elon Musk taking control of the app.

China floats Elon Musk as possible future owner of US TikTok: Report

Data from the first week of New York City’s congestion pricing shows the policy brought a small but noticeable dip in traffic in Manhattan.

Early congestion pricing numbers show NYC traffic reduced by 7.5%: MTA

The American Alliance for Equal Rights is suing McDonald's for alleged discrimination due to its scholarship program focusing on Latinos.

Organization sues McDonald’s over college scholarships for Latinos

Strong winds are threatening firefighters' progress in the Los Angeles area.

Strong winds return to Los Angeles, threatening firefighters’ progress

Gov. Abbott ordered the American flag to be raised to full staff on Jan. 20 for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Texas Gov. Abbott orders to raise flags for Trump’s inauguration

It reverses a rule change the coffee chain made in 2018, after a store manager called the police on two Black men in a Philadelphia location.

Starbucks will now require customers to buy something to use bathrooms

The Los Angeles wildfires have displaced hundreds of pets, overwhelming local shelters. See what's being done to help.

Out-of-state groups step up to alleviate overwhelmed Los Angeles pet shelters

Incoming U.S. "border czar" Tom Homan has stated that the Trump administration plans to shut down the Darien Gap to curb illegal migration.

‘We’re going to shut the Darien Gap down’: Homan