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Tesla deliveries on the year declined for the first time since 2011, according to company data released Thursday.  Getty Images

Tesla fails to grow sales in 2024 for the first time in more than a decade

House Republicans are making it nearly impossible for Democrats to oust the speaker of the House during the 119th Congress. Getty Images

New House rules will prevent Democrats from ousting Speaker Johnson

With a U.S. TikTok ban looming in just a matter of days, some small business owners are worried it could cost them. Getty Images

Small business owners concerned as TikTok ban looms

A nursing student, a father of two and a former college football player are among at least 14 people killed in the New Orleans truck attack. Princeton University/ Beverly Schaefer

New Orleans truck attack: What we know about the victims

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced new sanctions targeting two foreign organizations from Russia and Iran. Getty Images

US sanctions Russian and Iranian groups over 2024 election interference

Nippon Steel is offering the U.S. government veto power over U.S. Steel production cuts as Biden decides whether to approve the deal. Getty Images

Japan’s Nippon makes last-minute promise to close US Steel deal

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is expressing concerns about the growing disregard for the U.S. Supreme Court. AP Images

A look at US Supreme Court 2025 docket and a warning from Chief Justice Roberts

Colorado is now the second state to legalize psychedelic-assisted treatment. AP Images

Colorado is now the 2nd state to allow psychedelic therapy

A new report showed that while there's a surplus of homes, many buyers aren't settling, deeming them unappealing. Getty Images

Prospective home buyers start 2025 with ‘stale’ housing market

Power is mostly restored to homes and buildings across Puerto Rico after a massive blackout left the U.S. territory in the dark on New Year’s Eve. However, that might not be the end of it for some. Getty Images

Power restored to nearly all of Puerto Rico after blackout

US weather: Arctic blast to bring prolonged freezing temperatures, dropping 30° below average in Eastern states through next week. Reuters

Arctic air to bring freezing start to 2025 in much of US

Authorities are investigating a home in Houston, TX in connection with a deadly attack in New Orleans. Reuters

FBI searches Houston location after New Orleans truck attack

One person died and seven others were injured when a Tesla Cybertruck caught fire at the entrance of the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas Wednesday. Getty Images

Tesla Cybertruck fire at Trump Hotel appears to be act of terror: Musk

The FBI said it’s investigating the incident as an act of terrorism and confirmed the suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen, is dead. Getty Images

FBI doesn’t believe New Orleans attacker acted alone, ISIS flag found on truck

At least 10 people were killed and 30 were injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd in New Orleans during New Year celebrations. Getty Images

Car drives into crowd in New Orleans killing 15, FBI calls it ‘act of terrorism’

This week on Weapons & Warfare, the team examined the evolving landscape of wargaming through the lens of female participation. Fürungsakademie der Bundeswher

Women and the world of wargaming: Weapons and Warfare

California is implementing a new regulation requiring home insurers to offer policies in fire-prone areas if they wish to stay in the state. Getty Images

California to require insurers to offer policies in fire-prone areas

N.C. Gov. Roy Cooper commuted the death sentences of 15 men on his final day in office, reducing the state's death row by more than 10%. Getty Images

North Carolina governor commutes death sentences of 15 inmates

The federal government is buying what’s known as the Kelly parcel, 640 acres of land that Wyoming held in its state school trust. Getty Images

Grand Teton National Park deal adds protections for 640 acres of Wyo. land

Armed Tren de Aragua members have reportedly been attempting to storm U.S. southern border crossings, with one planned for New Year's Day. Getty Images

Armed Tren de Aragua gang members attacking US border crossings: Report

Gallup’s poll of Americans’ expectations for 2025 found most Americans expect hard economic times and political tension at home and abroad. Getty Images

Americans expect hard economic times, political tension in 2025: Poll

An FBI raid of a Virginia home uncovered more than 150 homemade explosive devices, the largest the agency has encountered in its history. U.S. Department of Justice

FBI seizes historic amount of homemade explosives in Virginia home

The Pentagon revealed it is releasing one of the longest held prisoners at the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba. Getty Images

US releases Guantánamo prisoner held without charge for more than 20 years

Before you plan your 2025 vacation, make sure your driver’s license or state ID complies with the REAL ID law, which takes effect in 2025. Getty Images

Americans will need a REAL ID to board domestic flights in 2025