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Tech Stocks Slide In Premarket As Buzz Over Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Triggers Concerns
Chinese startup DeepSeek’s app has climbed to the top of the iPhone charts as its newest AI assistant showed competitive performance against rivals like OpenAI and Meta.
3 Injured In Philadelphia After Car Slams Into Crowd Celebrating Eagles NFC Championship Win
The Philadelphia police said the incident did not appear intentional at the time but the driver has been taken into custody.
Trump’s Tariffs Put On Hold After Colombia Agrees To ‘Unrestricted Acceptance’ Of Deported Migrants, White House Says
Trump had threated to impose 25% tariffs on all imports from Colombia, which would rise to 50% in a week, unless it agreed to accept deported migrants.
Tulsi Gabbard Confirmation: Lindsey Graham Hesitant About Trump’s Pick For Spy Chief
The Senate is set to publicly question Gabbard in a hearing on Jan. 30.
Everything To Know About Trump’s ‘Mass Deportation’ Plans: ICE Planning Over 1,200 Daily Arrests, Report Says
The White House said the “largest deportation operation” in U.S. history was underway.
California Wildfire Updates: Fires Near Full Containment—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides
The flood watch covers multiple areas burned by fires in the last two weeks.
Trump Says He’s Spoken To ‘Many People’ About TikTok Sale—But Not Oracle
Numerous potential buyers, including PerplexityAI and the internet advocacy group, Project Liberty, have publicly stated their interest in the app.
These Billionaires, Companies And Investors Could Buy TikTok—As Oracle Reportedly Weighs Deal With Trump
ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, is required to sell the app to a U.S.-based buyer or face a nationwide ban.
Elon Musk Addresses Germany’s Far-Right AfD Party In Surprise Rally Appearance—Amid ‘Nazi Salute’ Controversy
The world’s richest person has heaped praise on the Alternative for Deutschland party in recent weeks ahead of the country’s upcoming election.
Trump Accused Of ‘Dismantling Checks On His Power’ After Firing Inspectors General—Here’s What To Know
It’s not immediately clear whether the firings are legal, as the Trump administration is required to give a 30-day notice.
Pete Hegseth Sworn In As Defense Secretary After JD Vance Cast Tie-Breaking Vote—Here’s What To Know
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking vote from JD Vance.
Northern Lights Forecast: Geomagnetic Storm Could Bring Aurora Borealis To These States Tonight
An earlier coronal mass ejection may bring the northern lights to more states.
Flood Watch Issued For Fire-Stricken Los Angeles Areas—Here’s Why Rain Might Be An Issue
Fires have burned more than 40,000 acres in Los Angeles, where four fires remain active as of Friday.
Mexico Denied A U.S. Deportation Flight As Deportees Are Flown Out Of Country By The Hundreds, Report Says
The Trump administration began a large deportation operation this week, making 538 arrests Thursday.
Trump’s State Department Pauses Foreign Aid — Impact On Ukraine Unclear
It’s not completely clear on what the directive means for U.S. aid to Ukraine, though it reportedly included waivers for Israel and Egypt.
DEI Under Fire: Target Rolls Back Diversity Plans As Costco Keeps Them—Here’s The List Of Major Companies Dropping DEI
Following Trump's lead, organizations including Walmart, Lowe’s and Meta, have announced they would scale back their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Target Drops Diversity Initiatives—After It Previously Caved To Pressure From Pride Month Collection
Target has previously balked on its social justice efforts in response to conservative backlash, as it minimized its Pride Month merchandise line in 2023 and 2024.
Fauci Loses His Security Detail—Here’s Who Else Trump Has Pulled Protection For
President Trump said he would not feel responsible if anything were to happen to Fauci after his security detail was ended.
Trump Suggests Abolishing FEMA In Latest Call To Overhaul Agency
Trump, in a visit to an area devastated by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, said states should instead “take care of” disaster response.
U.S. House Oversight Committee Launches Probe Into Debanking Allegations In Tech And Crypto
The House Oversight Committee is investigating allegations of “improper debanking” due to political affiliations or participation in the crypto and blockchain industries.
No, Trump Won’t Likely Get To Run For A Third Term: Here’s Why
While it’s all but certain Trump allies can’t change the Constitution—modifying the 22nd Amendment—the president could try to use legal loopholes to stay in power.
Meta Will Spend Record $60 Billion On AI This Year, Zuckerberg Says—After Trump Announces Stargate Deal With OpenAI
The $60 to $65 billion in projected capital expenditures this year is more than double the $27 billion Meta spent in 2023.
NBA, NFL Subreddits Among Largest To Ban X Links After Elon Musk’s Controversial Salute
Musk’s gesture has received mixed reactions from politicians and academics, with some likening it to a Nazi salute and others saying it was an accidental action made in the heat of his victory speech.
Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Borealis May Be Seen In More States Tonight—Here’s Where
Forecasters suggest an incoming geomagnetic storm will likely bring the northern lights to more states.
Sam Altman-Elon Musk Feud Timeline: AI Billionaires Bark Over Trump-Endorsed Stargate AI Project
Altman and Musk were OpenAI’s founding co-chairs in 2015, but their relationship has devolved into name-calling and lawsuits.