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Paris Hilton hinted at a potential political bid after the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act passed in Congress this week.

Paris Hilton hints at potential political bid after youth welfare bill passes

China’s ambitious goal to modernize its military by 2027, as directed by President Xi Jinping, is encountering significant challenges, including widespread corruption within the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to a new Pentagon report. Between July and December 2023, at least 15 senior Chinese military officials and defense industry executives were removed from their positions.

Corruption scandal halts China’s military modernization: Pentagon

Life expectancy in the U.S. rose to its highest level since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic last year, according to the CDC.

US life expectancy hits highest level since COVID-19 pandemic

The DOJ is suing CVS, accusing the pharmacy chain of knowingly filling unlawful prescriptions, fueling America's opioid crisis.

DOJ accuses CVS of filling unlawful prescriptions, fueling opioid crisis

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented emergency flight restrictions across multiple New Jersey locations, prohibiting drone operations until Jan. 17, 2025 for "special security reasons." The directive bans uncrewed aircraft within a one-nautical-mile radius of designated areas and up to 400 feet in altitude, unless operators obtain special government clearance.

FAA enforces emergency drone ban across New Jersey

Wisconsin medical examiner's office identified the Abundant Life Christian School shooting victims a day after the vigil.

Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified

George Stephanopoulos signed a new deal with ABC News, securing his position as anchor of “Good Morning America.”

ABC, Stephanopoulos reach new deal days after Trump settlement

Amazon workers across the country are on strike as the final days of the holiday shopping rush begin.

Amazon workers strike as last-minute holiday shopping rush gets underway

Officials say the so-called “murder hornet” has been wiped out from the U.S. five years after being found in Washington state.

The end of the ‘murder hornets’: Officials say species eradicated in US

A new poll finds that 41% of young voters say the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was acceptable.

41% of young voters say UnitedHealthcare killing ‘acceptable’: Poll

California declared a state of emergency over bird flu in dairy cattle, as Gov. Newsom signed a proclamation to enhance the state's response.

California declares state of emergency over H5N1 virus in dairy cattle

Indiana executed Joseph Corcoran overnight Wednesday. His execution is the first to occur in the state in 15 years.

Indiana executes Joseph Corcoran in state’s first death penalty in 15 years

A district court judge violated ethics rules by criticizing Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for flying flags with pro-Trump associations.

Court finds judge broke ethics rules by publicly attacking Justice Alito’s ethics

Young climate activists in Montana are celebrating again, after the state's Supreme Court upheld a landmark ruling in their favor.

Montana Supreme Court upholds ruling in landmark youth climate case

The new administration plans to conduct a large deportation raid in Chicago next week, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal report.

ICE deports mother and four children, including newborn twins, to Mexico

Boeing Starliner astronauts stuck in space at the International Space Station received news that their return to Earth faces further delays.

Pair of astronauts stuck in space at ISS as return to Earth further delayed

Republicans rejected House Speaker Mike Johnson's bipartisan spending deal to avoid a government shutdown this weekend.

Republicans reject Speaker Johnson’s bill to avoid government shutdown

California's Prop. 36 makes some theft and drug crimes a felony charge, including crimes involving the controlled substance fentanyl.

California’s Prop. 36 takes effect, creates stricter punishment for drug, theft crimes

Two people were kidnapped and tortured by suspected members of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang in Aurora, Colorado, according to police.

2 people kidnapped, tortured in Colo. apartment by alleged TdA gang: Police

TP-Link is the bestselling Wi-Fi router internationally and on Amazon. The U.S. government is considering banning them over cyber risks.

Is your Wi-Fi router a national security risk? US government weighs ban

US announces release of Guantanamo Bay detainees

US releases Guantanamo Bay detainees as government works to close facility

A U.K. based renewable energy company is scouting locations in the U.S. to power artificial intelligence through a wood-burning power plant.

UK-based company planning to power AI in the US with wood-burning plant

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal from TikTok before a possible ban on the app takes effect in the United States.

Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal from TikTok on US ban in January

Demand for artificial intelligence may lead to blackouts across the United States and Canada as soon as next year, according to a new report.

Enormous demand for AI could lead to US and Canada blackouts