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S&P 500 Hits Record High Amid AI Optimism and Netflix Surge

The S&P 500 climbed to a record high on Wednesday, fueled by enthusiasm over Netflix's quarterly results and the technology sector's strong performance.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Undergoes Confirmation Hearing

Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, faced senators during her confirmation hearing on Friday.

GOP Moves to Codify ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy into Federal Law

Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation to reestablish the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), commonly known as the "Remain in Mexico" policy.

Duolingo Sees Surge in Mandarin Learners Amid Potential TikTok Ban

As the U.S. debates a potential federal ban on TikTok, Duolingo has reported a dramatic rise in Mandarin Chinese learners.

Donald Trump Secures Record Jewish Support for a Republican Since 1988

President-elect Donald Trump achieved a historic milestone in the 2024 election, garnering the highest percentage of the Jewish vote for any Republican presidential candidate since 1988. According to WPA Intelligence, citing exit polls from AP/Fox News/NORC, Trump received 32% of the Jewish vote nationally, surpassing his 30% share in 2020 and 24% in 2016. This marks the strongest showing for a Republican among Jewish voters since George H.W. Bush’s 35% in 1988.

Democrat Leadership Criticized for Wildfire Crisis, Calls for Resignations Mount

The devastating wildfires raging across Los Angeles have drawn sharp criticism over years of mismanagement and budgetary neglect under Democrat leadership. The crisis has exposed a severely underfunded Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), leaving firefighters and residents to face unprecedented challenges.

China’s Massive Lunar New Year Travel Season Begins Amid Economic Uncertainty

China’s 2025 Spring Festival travel rush, the world’s largest annual human migration, began Tuesday, with officials projecting a record 9 billion trips over the 40-day period known as chunyun. Centered on Lunar New Year, which falls on January 29, the season runs through February 12, culminating in the Lantern Festival.

TikTok Ban Fuels RedNote Surge Among U.S. Users

As the U.S. moves closer to a potential ban on TikTok, a massive influx of users has turned to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform also known as Xiaohongshu.

Biden Announces Construction of AI Data Centers

President Joe Biden issued an executive order to develop AI data centers on federal sites.

Los Angeles Renters Face Predatory Price Hikes Following Wildfires

In the wake of devastating wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and Pasadena/Altadena areas, Los Angeles renters are encountering instances of illegal price gouging. Despite California’s strict laws prohibiting such practices during emergencies, some landlords have significantly raised rental prices, exploiting displaced residents.

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