The U.K. and Ireland are preparing for the arrival of Storm Éowyn, one of the most severe storms in recent decades. Forecasters have issued rare red warnings for wind, indicating a "danger to life" as gusts are expected to reach up to 100 mph (161 kph). The storm is set to make landfall on Ireland's west coast early Friday before sweeping northeast to Scotland and affecting much of the U.K.
Legal expert Alan Dershowitz expressed skepticism over the survival of President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship, which was issued Monday shortly after Trump’s inauguration. The order tightens criteria for granting U.S. citizenship to individuals born within the country, a move that has sparked heated debate and immediate legal challenges.
The Pentagon is preparing to deploy up to 1,500 active-duty troops to assist with securing the southern border, U.S. officials revealed on Wednesday. This decision aligns with directives issued by President Donald Trump through executive orders shortly after taking office, aimed at tightening immigration controls.
A brush fire broke out in Jurupa Valley on Tuesday, January 21, as strong Santa Ana winds persisted across Southern California. Known as the "Clay Fire," it ignited along the Santa Ana River Bottom near Pedley Road and Van Buren Boulevard around 5 p.m.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that U.S. federal employees working in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) offices will be placed on paid leave by this evening.
Samantha Deering, ex-wife of Pete Hegseth, has publicly denied allegations of abuse made by Hegseth’s estranged ex-sister-in-law, Danielle Dietrich. The allegations surfaced just days before Hegseth’s expected confirmation as defense secretary, prompting accusations of a politically motivated smear campaign.
On the morning of President Donald Trump’s inauguration, retired Green Beret Master Sergeant Jeremy Brown issued a hopeful statement, calling it “the 6th most important day” of his life, after his five daughters’ births. Brown compared his anticipation to the uncertainty and suspense he felt returning from his first combat deployment as an Army Ranger. For the first time in 40 months, he said, he felt “hope.”
The United Kingdom is planning to launch a new Gov.uk app that will include a digital wallet to store government documents, including driving licenses.
Nearly 8,000 Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters have been recalled in the United States due to electric shock and fire hazards, according to a notice issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Jan. 16.