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Deal Awaits Hamas’s Agreement, Blinken Says
Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage deal in Gaza have gotten further than before.
SEC Sues Elon Musk for Delayed Disclosure of Twitter Purchase
The SEC has sued Elon Musk, alleging he failed to disclose a major Twitter stock purchase within the required timeframe.
South Korean President Arrested Over Martial Law Declaration
President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested at his residence on Wednesday local time.
Day in Photos: A Rocket on a Roof in Israel, Hearings on the Secretary of Defense, and Rescuing Illegal Miners
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Why Trump May Be the First Post-Racial President: Bob Woodson and Joshua Mitchell
What does Trump’s victory mean for black America? Will Trump be the first “post-racial” president? And how can America revitalize its ailing communities?
US Bans Imports From 37 Chinese Companies Over Uyghur Forced Labor
The list includes Chinese textile giant Huafu Fashion, its subsidiaries, and solar and mining companies that manufacture products or mine minerals in Xinjiang.
Bondi, Rubio, Vought, Other Nominees Face Confirmation Hearings: What to Know
China, climate, Project 2025, FISA, and the so-called weaponization of the justice system could all be broached during upcoming hearings.
New Texas Republican Speaker Wins Gavel With Majority of Support From Democrats
Forty-nine Democrats joined 36 Republicans to elect Rep. Dustin Burrows to what is the third most powerful position in the state government.
Truthfulness an Antidote Against Communism, Says Shen Yun Audience in Miami
Shen Yun Performing Arts concluded three performances at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, Florida, on Jan. 11 and 12.
5 Key Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing
Hegseth was the first of roughly a dozen Trump’s appointees slated to go before Senate committees this week.
Grow This Yellow Flower at Home to Soothe Aches and Pains
When used topically, arnica oil can help reduce inflammation while easing some types of acute and chronic pain.
House Passes Bill Banning Men From Women’s Sports
The bill amends Title IX legislation to exclude biological men from competing in women’s sports for organizations that receive federal funding.
IRS Unveils Stricter Rules for 2025 Tax Season to Combat Fraudulent Claims, Scams
The IRS has rolled out stricter regulations for the 2025 tax season to crack down on scams and fraudulent claims.
Biden to Remove Cuba From State-Sponsored Terror List
Requested by U.S. allies, the move is part of a deal for Cuba to release anti-communist protesters imprisoned in the country.
US Finalizes Ban on Cars With Chinese, Russian Tech
The import and sale of connected vehicles will be banned from US roads if they contain software or hardware linked to China or Russia.
USDA Find Insects and Slime at Boar’s Head Plants: Inspection Records
Inspectors reported unsanitary practices across three plants. Records from a plant in Holland, Michigan, do not show similar problems.
Speaker Johnson Orders Capitol US Flags to Full-Staff on Inauguration Day
The flags have been at half-staff since Dec. 29, the day of former President Jimmy Carter’s death, and will be returned to that status on Jan. 21, Johnson said.
FBI, DOJ Delete Chinese Malware From Thousands of US Computers in Court-Authorized Operation
According to court documents, a CCP-linked hacking group used PlugX to infiltrate and control targeted computers, stealing information from infected systems.
LA Police Chief Says 3 Suspected Arsonists Arrested After Being Caught Amid Deadly Wildfires
The three suspects, whose names were not revealed, were booked into local jails, officials said.
Small-Business Optimism Surges as Economic Expectations Hit 40-Year High
Confidence soars among small businesses as President-elect Donald Trump’s pro-growth economic agenda sparks high expectations for 2025.
