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Chinese hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department between September and November 2024, gaining access to more than 3,000 files. Getty Images

US Treasury files hacked by China, Biden issues cybersecurity order

President-elect Donald Trump announced his inauguration will be held inside the Capitol rotunda due to the extreme cold temperatures. Getty Images

Trump moves inauguration inside due to cold temperatures

A new study shows parents do, in fact, have a favorite child. Getty Images

Even if they won’t admit it, parents do have a favorite kid

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Will Trump really lower your grocery bill? Most Americans doubt it

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday a Texas man charged in the deaths of 53 migrants has entered a guilty plea in the case. Getty Images

TX man pleads guilty in deaths of 53 migrants in sweltering temps

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is joining GOP-led states in raising American flags for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony. Getty Images

California joins GOP-led states in raising US flags for Trump inauguration

The law requires the short form video app’s parent company ByteDance to sell it by Sunday, Jan. 19 or be shut down in the United States.  AP Images

Supreme Court unanimously upholds TikTok ‘ban,’ app plans shutdown in US

American Express has agreed to pay $230 million in penalties after settling with the Justice Department and others. AP Images

American Express to pay $230 million to settle deceptive sales claims

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Mayor Eric Adams meeting with President-elect Donald Trump

FireAid lineup for California wildfire victims set for Jan. 30, featuring Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, and more. Getty Images

FireAid lineup announced, includes Billie Eilish, Green Day, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga

A new threat looms in fire-ravaged Southern California: landslides. Authorities said leveled structures no longer hold the earth in place in some parts of the hillside and water from fire hoses and broken pipes has saturated the ground, creating a dangerous situation.  Getty Images

Los Angeles fire evacuees told not to return home as landslides pose new threat

Israel's cabinet is set to meet about a ceasefire with Hamas today as a deal to return hostages is reached. AP Images

Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal reached: Netanyahu

A Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist has been arrested in California for allegedly possessing child pornography. Getty Images

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist arrested in Calif. on child pornography charges

SpaceX says its Starship, the world’s largest rocket, exploded Thursday, Jan. 16, shortly after taking off from Texas for its seventh launch. Reuters

SpaceX Starship explodes over Caribbean Sea minutes after launch

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined proposals to support President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan. Getty Images

DeSantis details proposals for Florida’s role in Trump’s immigration plan

A New York state senator has re-introduced a bill requiring a criminal background check to purchase 3D printers capable of printing firearms. AP Images

New NY bill would require a background check to buy a 3D printer

A Montana House bill would require transgender people to use public bathrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth. Getty Images

Montana’s House GOP pushes forward transgender public bathroom bill

Sen. Ted Cruz introduced a bill Thursday that would make President-elect Donald Trump’s no-tax-on-tips campaign promise a reality. Getty Images

Ted Cruz introduces ‘No Tax on Tips’ bill echoing Trump campaign promise

As a potential TikTok ban looms Jan. 19, searches for “learn Mandarin” and Duolingo’s lessons see a surge. Getty Images

US interest in Mandarin rises as likely TikTok ban boosts Chinese alternative

Gov. Hochul announces a $77M plan to put more police on NY subways to stop crime Getty Images

New York Gov. Hochul announces $77M plan to increase police on subways

FDA approves sale of ZYN nicotine pouches, citing lower health risks than cigarettes Getty Images

FDA allows sale of ZYN nicotine pouches, cites lower risks than cigarettes

New York Mayor Eric Adams' legal defense fund is approaching $1 million in the red as his legal bills pile up and donations dwindle. Reuters

Eric Adams’ legal fund approaches $1M mark as donations dwindle

The FTC sued John Deere over the right to repair, claiming the company reaps profits by pushing farmers to authorized dealers. Getty Images

John Deere blames politics for FTC lawsuit on farmers’ right to repair

House Democrats have asked Merrick Garland to release the report on the Trump classified document case before he leaves his role. AP Images

Democrats want AG Garland to drop charges against Trump co-defendants