Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey presented President-elect Donald Trump with a personalized Diet Coke bottle on Tuesday to commemorate his upcoming inauguration. The gift continues Coca-Cola’s tradition of marking U.S. presidential inaugurations with specially branded bottles.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Monday evening that its Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program will extend hotel stays for over 3,000 eligible residents in western North Carolina until January 25. The decision comes amid ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which struck in late September.
Amid the wildfires devastating Los Angeles, nine individuals have been charged with looting in evacuation zones, adding another layer of hardship for residents struggling to recover. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced the charges on Monday, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for those exploiting the crisis.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced Monday that the Kingdom plans to produce "yellowcake," a uranium concentrate used as fuel for nuclear power plants, and to enrich and sell uranium globally. The statement, made at an energy conference, highlights Saudi Arabia’s ambitions to expand its nuclear program and diversify its economy beyond oil.
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced that most schools and offices will reopen on Monday, Jan. 13, following improved conditions across the region after last week’s wildfires.
President Joe Biden delivered a speech at the State Department on Monday, reflecting on his foreign policy achievements as his presidency enters its final week.
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, admitted Monday that endorsing Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during the 2022 election was a mistake.
President Joe Biden announced the cancellation of student loans for 150,000 borrowers on Monday, just one week before the upcoming transition to a Trump administration.
JPMorgan Chase is extending mortgage relief to customers impacted by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, providing a financial lifeline to residents rebuilding their lives.
Unauthorized drones caused firefighting aircraft to be grounded over the Palisades Fire near Los Angeles, significantly hampering efforts to contain California's most destructive wildfire, which has already scorched over 21,000 acres and claimed at least 11 lives.
