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More than one week after Election Day, and we still don't know who has control in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Republicans closing in on winning House majority

Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service and sending its content to Prime Video.

Amazon to shut down Freevee, shift services to Prime

Special Counsel Jack Smith plans to step down before Trump’s inauguration, according to The New York Times.

Special Counsel Jack Smith plans to leave role before Trump takes office

A CIA official is accused of leaking classified military information about Israel's plan of attack against Iran after Tehran launched a barrage of missiles at Tel Aviv on Oct. 1.

CIA official arrested, charged with leaking top secret military documents: Report

There's been a surge in online harassment of women in the wake of the 2024 election.

‘Your body, my choice’: Harassment of women spikes in wake of election

LA Mayor Karen Bass seeks sanctuary city designation to protect immigrants from Trump's deportation plans and border wall construction.

Trump’s reelection reignites battle over Space Command location

The Biden administration announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12, there will be no significant policy shift toward Israel.

Biden administration says no policy shift toward Israel due to humanitarian aid

Consumer prices rose 2.6% annually in October, up from 2.4%. in September. Shelter inflation accounts for more than half of the monthly rise.

Inflation heats back up to 2.6% as housing drives consumer price increase

Kraft Heinz pulls Lunchables from US school lunch programs due to weak demand and sodium content concerns.

Kraft Heinz pulls school-approved Lunchables off the menu

President-elect Trump has created the Department of Government Efficiency.

Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency

Military recruiters are encountering more challenges in attracting top talent to serve the country, and new ideas may be paying off.

US Army implementing new strategies amid recruiting challenges

Elon Musk is renewing calls to defund the media platform after sharing a video of NPR's CEO, who is less than a year into her tenure.

Elon Musk renews push to defund NPR ahead of Trump’s second term

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has been nominated to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Israel, underscoring his longstanding support.

Trump nominates former Gov. Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel

U.S. Air National Guard member Jack Teixeira was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Boston judge on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

US National Guard member Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years in prison

Former NIAID director Dr. Anthony Fauci received $15 million in taxpayer-funded security after his retirement in December 2022.

Fauci received $15M in security since leaving office, documents reveal

The Federal Aviation Administration is banning all U.S. flights from Haiti after two commercial airline jets were struck by gunfire.

FAA bans all US flights to Haiti after 2 commercial jets hit by gunfire

Major changes are coming to the Los Angeles Times as owner Patrick Soon-Shiong announced plans to create a new editorial board.

Media reform post-election: LA Times to create new editorial board

Since the election, companies are seeing a major surge in online sales of emergency contraceptives like Plan B.

Morning-after pill sales surge online, companies cite Trump’s reelection

NYU's flawed study, funded by the Biden administration, claimed nearly 90% of MTA workers in NYC were assaulted or harassed.

NYU study on MTA retracted for flawed research, skewed results

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University trained the robot to perform a surgery simply by having it watch videos of real surgeons.

Robot that watched surgery videos performs with skill of human doctor

Yale will soon offer students the option to take a course dedicated to Grammy-award winning artist Beyonce as reported on Monday.

Yale students will have the chance to take a course dedicated to Beyonce soon

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods said the "stops and starts" on the Paris Climate Agreement are "extremely inefficient" and create "uncertainty."

ExxonMobil chief urges Trump not to pull out of Paris climate agreement

Several MWC teams have forfeited matches against San Jose State, citing concerns about fairness and safety due to a transgender athlete.

Controversy after volleyball teams opt out of SJSU matches over trans athlete

The New York Times Tech Guild returned to work on Tuesday following a weeklong strike that started just before Election Day.

NYT tech staff end election week strike, negotiations to continue