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A satirical petition that hundreds of thousands of people are supporting in a comedic effort to “buy” California from the United States. Getty Images

200,000 people sign satirical petition for Denmark to ‘buy California’ from the US

Republican lawmakers are considering doing away with student loan repayment plans to help fund Trump's tax cuts. Getty Images

GOP could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump’s tax cuts

Wholesale prices for eggs have hit a record high. The continued spread of the bird flu has caused prices to rise. Getty Images

Egg prices skyrocket to record levels due to the bird flu

Around 190 undocumented Venezuelan migrants who were in the U.S. have been sent back to Venezuela as part of deal between the nations. Reuters

Venezuelan flights send 190 migrants to Caracas in deal with US

A private jet, Learjet 35A, crashed at Scottsdale Airport, killing one person and injuring at least three others. The plane veered off the runway and collided with a parked Gulfstream 200 business jet due to a reported landing gear failure. Reuters

At least 1 dead after private jet collision on Arizona runway

President Trump warns "all hell will break loose" if Hamas does not return Israeli hostages Saturday. AP Images

Trump gives Hamas ultimatum amid threats to delay hostage release

President Trump pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who served eight years in prison for corruption and abuse of power. Getty Images

Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of OpenAI. The move reignited tensions with CEO Sam Altman. Getty Images

Elon Musk wants to buy OpenAI for close to $100B, backed by investors

The Justice Department has requested that federal prosecutors drop the corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Reuters

DOJ asks federal prosecutors to drop corruption case against NYC mayor

Illinois gun shop owners are suing Will County authorities and the U.S. Secret Service for wrongful civil forfeiture. Getty Images

Illinois gun shop sues sheriff, U.S. Secret Service over seizure worth millions

Mysterious packages from China are showing up on doorsteps in Texas. The state’s agriculture commissioner said they contain seeds. Getty Images

Mystery packages from China resurface in Texas with seeds, liquid

Lyft is steering ahead with its launch of autonomous rides, expected to hit Dallas streets as soon as next year. Getty Images

Lyft to launch robotaxis as soon as 2026, Waymo to expand in Austin and Atlanta

New York's zoos are seeing avian flu threatening their wildlife. Officials report several birds dying from the virus. Getty Images

Zoos in New York facing bird flu threats, Queens Zoo charts 3 positive cases

Idaho lawmaker wants to remove access to public assistance for undocumented immigrants. Getty Images

Idaho lawmaker wants to end public aid for immigrants in the US illegally

The Trump administration directed all CFPB staff to halt work, but a former White House ethics lawyer says Trump can't act alone. Getty Images

Former White House lawyer: Closing CFPB for good is not Trump’s call

Attorneys general in 22 states are suing the Trump administration, asking a federal judge to temporarily block a major policy change by the National Institutes of Health. Getty Images

22 states sue to block Trump administration cuts to NIH research funding

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has called the FBI "corrupt" after details about a major ICE operation in Los Angeles leaked. Getty Images

Kristi Noem calls FBI corrupt, vows to end leaks on ICE raids

A flight from Austin to Charlotte was delayed after a passenger had "there is a bomb on this flight" for their Wi-Fi hotspot name. Getty Images

American Airlines flight delayed over Wi-Fi network name with the word ‘bomb’

In a Fox News interview released on Sunday, President Donald Trump said Musk would soon be targeting the Defense Department for new cuts. Getty Images

Trump tasks Elon Musk with slashing billions in spending at Pentagon

The United Nations AIDS agency warned Monday HIV infections could rise more than six times if funding from the U.S. is cut. Getty Images

UN warns HIV infections could rise more than 6 times if US funding cut

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he's ready to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin as the return of President Donald Trump to the White House raises the possibility of renewed negotiations between the two countries.  Getty Images

Ukraine, Russia prepare for possible peace talks as Trump vows to end war

A U.S. military analysis reviewed by Newsweek revealed that the Chinese spy balloon that crossed the United States in 2023 contained American-made technology capable of gathering intelligence. Reuters

2023 Chinese spy balloon contained US tech: Report

Blue Cross Blue Shield will start sending out checks as part of a $2.6B class action lawsuit settlement. Will you get one? Getty Images

Blue Cross Blue Shield to start sending out $2.6B class action settlement checks

The NFL banned a performer in the Super Bowl halftime show for life from all NFL stadiums and events after he staged a mid-show protest. AP Images

Super Bowl halftime dancer banned for life by NFL after Gaza war protest