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California Considers Higher Pay for Incarcerated Firefighters

California Assemblyman Isaac Bryan has introduced legislation to increase pay for incarcerated individuals battling wildfires across the state.

FDA to Ban Red Dye 3

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will ban Red No. 3 in food, drinks, and pharmaceutical products. Red No. 3 is a synthetic coloring frequently used in candies, desserts, and some drugs.

House GOP Bill to Ban Biological Men from Women’s Sports Sparks Controversy

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) criticized a Republican-backed bill seeking to prohibit biological men from participating in federally funded K-12 women’s sports. Jeffries argued on MSNBC’s All In that the legislation could lead to harmful outcomes for children, claiming it risks enabling predators under the guise of enforcing the law.

TikTok Ban Fuels RedNote Surge Among U.S. Users

As the U.S. moves closer to a potential ban on TikTok, a massive influx of users has turned to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform also known as Xiaohongshu.

Pope Francis Appoints First Woman to Lead Major Vatican Office

In a historic move, Pope Francis appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to head a major Vatican office. Brambilla, an Italian nun, will serve as prefect of the Dicastery for the Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, responsible for overseeing the Catholic Church’s religious orders worldwide.

FDA’s Proposed Nicotine Rule Sparks Concerns Over Black Market Surge

The FDA is advancing a controversial regulation to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes, drawing criticism for potential unintended consequences, including fueling black market activity.

Kentucky Mayor Declares ‘Snow Emergency’ Over Town

Mayor Linda Gorton declared a snow emergency in Lexington, Kentucky this week as the city continues to experience heavy snowfall, with more expected in the coming days.

Trump Reportedly Weighing Executive Order Protecting Gas Stoves

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order that would protect gas-powered appliances such as stoves.

Georgia Republicans Ban Former Lt. Governor from Party

The Georgia Republican Party’s State Executive Committee voted unanimously to ban former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan from associating with the party.

Montenegro Considers Total Ban of Gun Ownership Following Mass Shooting

Montenegro's National Security Council convened on Friday to consider stricter gun controls, including the possibility of a total ban on gun ownership, following a tragic New Year’s Day mass shooting that claimed 12 lives.

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