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The Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance protecting undocumented immigrants, solidifying its "sanctuary city" stance.

Los Angeles passes new sanctuary city ordinance before Trump takes office

The United States closed its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, after officials received information about a possible air attack.

US closes embassy in Kyiv over potential Russian air attack

New drones using hydrogen are changing the battlefield and could be the next step in cutting-edge warfare technology.

New drone using hydrogen to win the fight: Weapon of the Week

Recruiting has been a problem for all branches of the military, the Air Force is no different, with not enough pilots to fill roles.

Pilot shortage prompts US Air Force to target flexibility in filling roles

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team dove into a pressing issue facing the U.S. Air Force: the pilot shortage.

US Air Force tackles pilot shortage problem: Weapons and Warfare

Comcast to spin off NBCUniversal cable networks, including MSNBC, CNBC, USA, and E!, into a separate company within a year.

Comcast to spin off its NBCUniversal cable channels

The House Ethics Committee is set to decide Wednesday whether to release the report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz.

House Ethics Committee to discuss Gaetz report amid calls for its release

A recent study suggests that the sonic boom generated by SpaceX's Starship rocket could cause structural damage in nearby communities.

Study suggests SpaceX Starship sonic boom impacts locals, Musk responds

Coca-Cola is the latest company to release an AI-generated ad and now the company is getting some backlash for it online.

Coca-Cola’s AI-generated ad draws criticism for not using human artists

The New York Times reports a hacker may have found a file with testimony from a woman who says she had sex as a minor with Matt Gaetz.

Hacker alleges to have accessed testimony around Matt Gaetz: Report

Google is co-hosting an event led by a top Democratic super PAC to strategize ways to oppose the Republican agenda.

Dem super PAC plans GOP resistance event, Google hosting afterparty

A U.S. startup is creating unmanned helicopters for agriculture and firefighting in an effort to save the lives of pilots.

How unmanned helicopters are aiming to save pilots’ lives in US

The FEMA Administrator said the invesigation continues into a former supervisor who told employees to avoid helping homes with Trump gear.

FEMA head calls for Inspector General review of fired anti-Trump employee

A new report from the U.S. surgeon general finds there are gaps in smoking rates on racial, ethnic, gender and class lines.

Surgeon general finds gaps in smoking rates based on race, gender: Report

Militia group Veterans on Patrol is spreading claims that the U.S. military caused Hurricane Helene using weather manipulation technology.

Militia group reportedly threatens military, claims gov’t orchestrated NC hurricane

During a press conference, President-elect Donald Trump said he told Hamas to release hostages soon or face severe consequences.

Manhattan DA agrees to delay Trump’s sentencing in hush money case

Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could have an unlikely ally on Capitol Hill – Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.

Could Sen. Cory Booker join with RFK Jr. to get carcinogens out of food?

Instagram is testing a new feature that’s allowing users to reset their algorithm.

Instagram testing algorithm reset feature to improve teen safety

While it’s no secret more and more people have been getting their news from social media in recent years, a new study shows just how many people regularly forgo traditional journalism.

1 in 5 Americans get their news from social media influencers

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is facing backlash after laying off staff members with just one day's notice and no severance.

Union questions if Harris campaign debt contributed to DNC mass layoffs

In the wake of Google's landmark antitrust defeat, the Justice Department is expected to recommend a forced sale of its web browser Chrome.

DOJ to squeeze Google to sell Chrome to bust search monopoly: Report

Sean "Diddy" Combs is attempting, from his jail cell, to tamper with witnesses in his upcoming sex trafficking and racketeering trial.

Officials accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of witness tampering after searching jail cell

Hundreds of migrants are in custody after being caught by U.S. border agents in Arizona and Texas ahead of Trump's inauguration.

Large groups of migrants apprehended at US-Mexico border in recent days

The United States Navy just took another major step forward on its path to pair unmanned aircraft with piloted planes.

US Navy, partners soar ahead in CCA drone development