The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed it closed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) in December. The announcement comes less than a month before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office for a second term. “In recent weeks, the FBI took steps to close the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI), effective by December 2024,”…

The Federal Trade Commission sued PepsiCo, alleging the company gave a big-box store an unfair price advantage. It’s part of a set of lawsuits that will be some of the last under the Biden administration. In the suit, the FTC said PepsiCo gave pricing advantages to one large chain but did not give those incentives…

The pick is in to replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the Senate. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine picked Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to be the Buckeye State’s next senator. The decision could shape the future of the former swing state, which has shifted Republican in presidential and state-level elections in recent years. The 57-year-old Husted…

Greta Gerwig, the director of “Barbie” and “Lady Bird,” is bringing her talents to the world of epic storytelling. Her upcoming adaptation of “The Chronicles of Narnia” will debut in IMAX theaters before it hits Netflix, marking a rare move for the streaming service. Puck News was the first to report that Gerwig’s “Narnia” adaptation…

The Pokémon craze is making another big comeback, and this time, it’s causing real-world chaos. Shoppers are scrambling for exclusive Pokémon 151 Mini Tins at Costco stores, leading to shouting matches, fights and even store policies limiting purchases. Videos posted to PokeBeach show chaotic scenes, including Costco employees yelling, “No running!” as customers rush to…

President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration plans to conduct a large-scale deportation raid in Chicago next week, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal report. The Times reports the raids could start as soon as Tuesday, as the incoming president aims to achieve his goal of mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. Immigration and Customs…

As the Super Bowl draws near, companies are gearing up to unveil their most exciting ads for sports fans and consumers. State Farm, however, won’t be one of those companies. The price for a 30-second Super Bowl commercial can top out at $7 million. Instead, the insurance giant says they will focus on helping those…

The eight teams remaining in the NFL playoffs meet this weekend for the divisional round. The two Super Bowl favorites, the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs, will highlight the action as both play their first postseason games. Houston Texans (11-7) at Kansas City Chiefs (15-2) The first game on the board Saturday, Jan.…

As Southern California deals with deadly and devastating wildfires, one state law that may have helped mitigate the damage is years behind in its implementation. California lawmakers passed a law in 2020 requiring new rules that would restrict houses in high-risk areas from having flammable materials like wooden furniture or dead plants within 5 feet…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other city leaders in the state have declared sanctuary status ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term in office. However, some cities in California have opted not to declare sanctuary status. Instead, they plan on assisting Trump’s administration with his immigration plan. Sanctuary status refers to a city or jurisdiction…