More than 900 incarcerated individuals are among the 7,500 emergency personnel battling the wildfires ravaging parts of Los Angeles, California, the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) confirmed Friday.
In a controversial press release, the Biden administration addressed the mysterious "anomalous health incidents" (AHIs) that have affected hundreds of U.S. personnel and their families worldwide since 2016. Known as "Havana Syndrome" due to its initial reports in Cuba, the symptoms include unexplained head pressure, ear pain, and dizziness. The release comes just days before President Trump is set to return to office.
California’s insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, issued a one-year moratorium on non-renewals and cancellations in areas affected by the state's fires.
Investor Kevin O'Leary announced that he partnered with an initiative seeking to acquire TikTok. The announcement comes as the social media platform is set to be banned across the United States later this month.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed any notion of forgiving Russian President Vladimir Putin during a podcast interview with Lex Fridman, citing atrocities committed during Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Zelenskyy labeled Putin a child murderer and rejected the possibility of a peace deal involving forgiveness.
Donald Trump Jr. revealed in an interview with Newsmax that many Greenlanders support a stronger alliance with the United States, citing dissatisfaction with Denmark's governance. Trump Jr. recently visited the Arctic territory with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, describing a warm reception from locals who expressed frustration with their treatment by Denmark.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once one of the most powerful figures in state politics, took the stand this week to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial.
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on Sunday, introducing significant changes to Social Security benefits for nearly three million Americans.
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.
