Politics

McDonald’s announced plans to scale back its diversity initiatives, citing the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision banning affirmative action in college admissions. The fast-food giant joins companies like Walmart, John Deere, and Harley-Davidson in reassessing diversity programs under new legal and social pressures.

A tragic early morning crash in North Philadelphia claimed the life of a bicyclist on Monday.

The Louisiana Department of Health reported that the patient hospitalized with H5N1, bird flu, has passed away. The patient was over the age of 65 and had underlying medical conditions.

Former President Donald Trump suggested Canada could join the United States as the 51st state, following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement earlier today.

It has been learned that a South Carolina bio-research facility has used primates for vaccine research. Monkeys escaped from the lab in November.

Outgoing President Joe Biden is expected to designate two new national monuments on California tribal land.

An Illinois family is demanding justice from Mexican authorities following the tragic death of Jesus Macias, a 30-year-old man killed near Villanueva, Zacatecas, on December 30.

Phoenix Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday night during a large gathering near 27th and Campbell avenues.

Governor Jeff Landry has declared a statewide period of mourning to honor the victims of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans.

The United States sanctioned 11 Chinese entities over their involvement with the Chinese military.