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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.

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.

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) announced a new website to counter alleged "misinformation" surrounding the state's fires.

Three doctors have filed an application to the Supreme Court to block the California Medical Board from investigating them for their views on COVID-19 policies.

Apple's board of directors is urging its shareholders to vote against a proposal that would end its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.

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.

A recent review of California's state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year reveals that Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom cut over $100 million from wildfire and forest resilience programs, according to a report from Newsweek.

Meta told employees that it plans to end programs supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Google has donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund.

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) said he may run for Florida governor in 2026.