President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on Sunday, introducing significant changes to Social Security benefits for nearly three million Americans.
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.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have sued the Biden administration for blocking a deal that would have resulted in the Japanese company acquiring the U.S. steelmaker.
A severe winter storm swept across the central United States on Sunday, causing hazardous conditions, widespread disruptions, and prompting warnings from authorities. The storm, impacting states from Kansas to New Jersey, brought snow, ice, and high winds, while the South faced tornado threats and freezing temperatures. Over 60 million people remained under weather alerts as the storm tracked eastward.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly making a bold gesture of support for President-elect Donald Trump by personally contributing $1 million to his inaugural committee.
Fresh Mark Incorporated, a prominent meat supplier based in Northeast Ohio, has agreed to pay a $3.7 million penalty as part of a non-prosecution agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
In recent weeks, a mysterious fog with a strong chemical odor has spread across multiple U.S. states, raising public health concerns and prompting speculation about its origins, including theories of bioweapons following reports of drone sightings in the affected regions.
A massive wave of freezing winds, ice, and snow is set to engulf vast regions of the central, eastern, and southern United States next week, with meteorologists warning that more than 250 million people will feel the effects of this historic winter storm.
