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Google has updated the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” for U.S. users following a formal update by the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. The change follows President Trump’s directive on Jan. 20, his first day in office. The executive order instructed the Department of the Interior to take all […]
Rescuers are searching for a plane that went missing in Alaska’s Norton Sound with 10 people on board, according to Alaska’s News Source. The Bering Air Caravan disappeared while traveling from Unalakleet to Nome, and authorities are working to determine its last known coordinates. White Mountain Fire Chief Jack Adams told Alaska’s News Source that […]
Longtime NBC News political reporter Chuck Todd announced his departure from the network after 18 years, citing the collapse of corporate media credibility. “There’s never a perfect time to leave a place that’s been a professional home for so long, but I’m pretty excited about a few new projects that are on the cusp of […]
President Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy commented on the crash between an American Airlines plane and a military helicopter in Washington, DC. Trump stated that the incident should have been prevented. Trump criticized the actions of the helicopter and the control tower, questioning why the helicopter did not change its course. “The airplane was […]
The Trump administration is offering buyouts to federal employees who choose to resign, providing about eight months of salary to those who leave by next week. The move aims to reduce the government workforce rapidly, with uncertain implications for retirement benefits and job security. The administration warns of downsizing through restructurings and furloughs for those […]
President Donald Trump has ordered a temporary suspension of federal grants and loans, impacting trillions of dollars in government funding and various public programs. The directive, effective from January 28 at 5PM, targets funding for state and local governments, research projects, housing assistance, and education grants. The Education Department said the freeze will not affect […]
U.S. public health officials have been instructed to immediately halt collaborations with the World Health Organization, according to a memo from a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention official. The sudden stoppage is expected to impact efforts to investigate and prevent outbreaks of diseases such as Marburg virus and mpox in Africa. President Trump’s […]
The Chinese AI app DeepSeek has shaken up U.S. stock markets, causing a sell-off in major tech stocks and sparking concerns about the future of America’s dominance in AI. The app’s developers claim to have built the model for a fraction of the cost of other AI giants, prompting skepticism in Silicon Valley. OpenAI, the […]
Retail giant Target has announced the termination of its three-year diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, including the wrapping up of its Racial Equity Action and Change initiatives by 2025. The company emphasized its commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among its team, guests, and communities, aiming to recruit and retain team members reflecting the […]
A House Republican has introduced a joint resolution in Congress to allow President Donald Trump to serve a third term, while preventing Barack Obama from running again for the White House. The proposal, introduced by Representative Andy Ogles from Tennessee, aims to amend the 22nd Amendment, which currently imposes a two-term limit on the presidency. […]
Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration will be held indoors because of dangerously cold weather expected on Monday. Temperatures are forecasted to stay near 20 degrees, with strong winds making it feel like single digits. This could be the coldest presidential inauguration since Ronald Reagan’s in 1985, when freezing temperatures also forced the ceremony inside. It will […]
Duke Energy has announced Harry Sideris as its next president and CEO, effective April 1. He will take over from Lynn Good, who is retiring after more than 20 years with the company. Sideris, a 29-year veteran of Duke Energy, has been serving as president since April 2024. With Duke Energy, he has handled everything […]