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U.S. Government to Pay $116 Million to Settle Abuse Claims at California Federal Prison

The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by over 100 women who suffered sexual abuse and mistreatment at the now-closed Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Dublin, California.

House Foreign Affairs Chair Warns of Chinese Spy Drones Over U.S. Military Sites

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul, R-Texas, warned Tuesday that some of the unidentified aircraft spotted over the East Coast are likely Chinese "spy drones." McCaul’s comments came before a classified briefing on drone activity, raising national security concerns.

Uber, Tech Leaders Contribute $1 Million Each to Trump Inaugural Fund

Uber Technologies and its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi each donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, a company spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday.

American Airlines Ends DEI Hiring Policies After Federal Complaint

American Airlines has agreed to end its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring practices following pressure from a conservative watchdog group, America First Legal (AFL)

Mass Shooting in Townson, Maryland Leaves One Dead, Nine Injured

A shooting in Towson, Maryland, on Tuesday evening left one person dead and nine others injured, according to Baltimore County police. The incident occurred near Loch Raven Boulevard around 7:15 p.m., where authorities also found a vehicle engulfed in flames.

Chipotle to Use Robots in Restaurant’s Kitchen

Chipotle’s new CEO, Scott Boatwright, has announced plans to modernize the restaurant's kitchens by introducing automation and robotics.

Harmeet Dhillon’s Nomination for DOJ Civil Rights Division Met with Widespread Support

Few picks have been met with more enthusiasm from conservative supporters than President-Elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to run the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division. With an impressive track record that includes standing up for civil liberties, challenging woke policies, and advocating for the protection of free speech, Dhillon has emerged as the perfect choice to overhaul the DOJ division that many conservatives believe has been used to target them.

Rep. Michael McCaul Describes Pelosi’s Fall That Led to Hip Surgery

Republican Texas Rep. Michael McCaul shared new details on Tuesday about the fall that led to former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s broken hip. McCaul, who witnessed the incident in Luxembourg, explained that Pelosi, 84, lost her balance on a marble step while wearing high heels, causing her to fall and sustain the injury.

Jury Finds Man Guilty of Second Degree Murder in Stabbing of Cash App Founder Bob Lee

A San Francisco jury found Nima Momeni guilty of second-degree murder on Tuesday in the fatal stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee in April 2023.

New York’s $600 Million Bills Stadium Deal Bad Investment for Taxpayers

A few years ago, the Buffalo Bills threatened to leave New York State unless a new stadium deal was secured. This kind of relocation bluff is common in the NFL, with only the Green Bay Packers standing out as a team with a municipally owned facility and a market too small to seriously consider relocation. Despite the ever-present threat of the Bills moving to a more lucrative market, Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul ultimately signed a deal providing $600 million in state funding for a new $2.1 billion stadium for the Bills, with Erie County contributing an additional $250 million. This was after team owner Terry Pegula threatened to move the franchise to Austin, Texas, where he would privately finance a stadium.

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