As wildfires devastate the Los Angeles region, TikTok faces criticism for requiring local employees to use personal or sick leave if unable to work remotely. The ongoing wildfires have destroyed over 1,300 structures, burned more than 45 square miles, and forced nearly 180,000 people to evacuate. Despite these dire conditions, the social media giant has been accused of inadequate support for its workforce during this crisis.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against social media platform TikTok, alleging it has exposed children to "inappropriate and explicit material," a press release says.
Ice cream company Ben and Jerry's is joining a protest to "send an urgent message to the incoming administration," according to a newsletter shared on social media.
Judge Juan Merchan gave President-elect Donald Trump an unconditional discharge in the New York business records case. The sentencing does not carry a penalty.
House Republicans are renewing efforts to introduce a national sales tax and abolish the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), framing the measure as a way to ensure illegal immigrants contribute taxes. Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) will unveil the FairTax Act of 2025 on Thursday, a bill designed to overhaul the U.S. tax system by replacing the federal income tax with a 23% national sales tax.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is under fire for her absence during the city’s battle with catastrophic wildfires fueled by unprecedented windstorms. The mayor was in Ghana on a taxpayer-funded delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama as fires ravaged the city and forced over 80,000 residents to evacuate.
When a threat was reported in the River Rouge School District, authorities quickly took action to ensure the safety of the community. Police believe they have identified the student responsible, but the district decided to shut down operations as a precaution.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen acknowledged in a CNBC interview that the Biden administration's pandemic stimulus spending may have contributed “a little bit” to inflation.
Exxon Mobil Corp. filed a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups, alleging that Bonta and the groups organized a defamation campaign against its plastic recycling efforts.
