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Social media platform Bluesky reached 25 million users, continuing its growth after the election as some people looking for alternatives to X. Getty Images

Bluesky grows to 25 million users, CEO considers ads on platform

The USDA announced a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide for H5N1 (bird flu) testing. Getty Images

USDA announces new federal order for raw milk testing amid bird flu concerns

A jury deliberating over Daniel Penny's trial in a NYC subway chokehold death is reportedly deadlocked on the charge of manslaughter. AP Images

Jury deadlocked in NYC chokehold death case as lawyers consider next steps

Amnesty International is the first major human rights organization to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, releasing a report of its evidence. Getty Images

New Amnesty International report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

President-elect Donald Trump announced the nominations to head Customs and Border Protection and Acting ICE Director. Getty Images

Trump taps border, ICE veterans to advance immigration agenda

The CDC warns about the increasing presence of carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl. DEA

CDC releases report on synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl

A federal appeals court ruled the ban or forced sale of TikTok by the Justice Department is constitutional and can move forward. Getty Images

Appeals court upholds federal government ban on TikTok

The NBA is ready to return to China for the first time in more than five years, marking a big turnaround after the league and Beijing had a falling out over an executive’s tweet. Getty Images

NBA to return to China after yearslong rift

A judge ruled the U.S. Naval Academy can use race as a factor in admissions, rejecting a challenge from Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA). Getty Images

Judge rules Naval Academy can consider race as a factor in admissions

One month after the election, new financial details have emerged regarding the Democratic and Republican National Committees. AP Images

FEC filings reveal Dem finances following most expensive election in US history

University of Michigan’s DEI program still intact, ends diversity statements Getty Images

University of Michigan DEI program still intact, ends diversity statements

A new study reveals that a mutation in the current strain of bird flu could make it easier for the virus to latch onto human cells. Getty Images

H5N1 mutation may make it easier for virus to latch to human cells: Study

Authorities say a gunman who shot two kindergarteners on Wednesday left behind a note citing his motivation as the war in Gaza. AP Images

Gunman who shot 2 kindergarteners used war in Gaza as motive: Police

A new poll shows work-life balance still isn't a thing for many women. Getty Images

Work-life balance out of reach for many American women

The pet business is projected to reach over $150 billion in sales this year and one big player in the industry is Lamb Chop. Multipet International

How Lamb Chop became your dog’s favorite toy

Moscow warned the West against deeper involvement in the Ukraine conflict, signaling its readiness to defend its interests. Reuters

Russia will use ‘any means’ to defend interests: Russian foreign minister

The U.S. jobs market beat expectations in November, adding 227,000 jobs after a bleak October report driven by hurricanes and strikes. Getty Images

Why November’s 227,000 jobs added is not as impressive as it seems

A federal judge in Texas has scuttled a deal between the Justice Department and aircraft maker Boeing, related to two plane crashes. AP Images

Federal judge rejects Boeing deal with DOJ due to concerns about diversity

Republicans block efforts by their Democratic colleagues to release the House Ethics Committee's report on its investigation into former Congressman Matt Gaetz. AP Images

House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report

The Biden administration is making a final push to establish major consumer protections for airline passengers. Getty Images

The Biden administration makes final push for airline-customer protections

The NYPD released new photos of the suspect accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. NYPD

Who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson? NYPD shares new photos

California earthquake leads to tsunami warning being issued Straight Arrow News

Earthquake rattles California as a tsunami warning is sent out

Texas is taking steps toward banning THC, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, R, stating the Senate will push for a ban on all consumable products. Getty Images

Texas lawmakers move to ban sale of all THC products in 2025

Federal officials revealed the scope of a Chinese cyberattack is wider than first thought, impacting multiple U.S. communication networks. Getty Images

Chinese hack of 8 US telecom companies prompts FBI warning