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The New York Times reports a hacker may have found a file with testimony from a woman who says she had sex as a minor with Matt Gaetz.

Hacker alleges to have accessed testimony around Matt Gaetz: Report

Google is co-hosting an event led by a top Democratic super PAC to strategize ways to oppose the Republican agenda.

Dem super PAC plans GOP resistance event, Google hosting afterparty

A U.S. startup is creating unmanned helicopters for agriculture and firefighting in an effort to save the lives of pilots.

How unmanned helicopters are aiming to save pilots’ lives in US

The FEMA Administrator said the invesigation continues into a former supervisor who told employees to avoid helping homes with Trump gear.

FEMA head calls for Inspector General review of fired anti-Trump employee

A new report from the U.S. surgeon general finds there are gaps in smoking rates on racial, ethnic, gender and class lines.

Surgeon general finds gaps in smoking rates based on race, gender: Report

Militia group Veterans on Patrol is spreading claims that the U.S. military caused Hurricane Helene using weather manipulation technology.

Militia group reportedly threatens military, claims gov’t orchestrated NC hurricane

During a press conference, President-elect Donald Trump said he told Hamas to release hostages soon or face severe consequences.

Manhattan DA agrees to delay Trump’s sentencing in hush money case

Health and Human Services Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could have an unlikely ally on Capitol Hill – Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J.

Could Sen. Cory Booker join with RFK Jr. to get carcinogens out of food?

Instagram is testing a new feature that’s allowing users to reset their algorithm.

Instagram testing algorithm reset feature to improve teen safety

While it’s no secret more and more people have been getting their news from social media in recent years, a new study shows just how many people regularly forgo traditional journalism.

1 in 5 Americans get their news from social media influencers

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is facing backlash after laying off staff members with just one day's notice and no severance.

Union questions if Harris campaign debt contributed to DNC mass layoffs

In the wake of Google's landmark antitrust defeat, the Justice Department is expected to recommend a forced sale of its web browser Chrome.

DOJ to squeeze Google to sell Chrome to bust search monopoly: Report

Sean "Diddy" Combs is attempting, from his jail cell, to tamper with witnesses in his upcoming sex trafficking and racketeering trial.

Officials accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of witness tampering after searching jail cell

Hundreds of migrants are in custody after being caught by U.S. border agents in Arizona and Texas ahead of Trump's inauguration.

Large groups of migrants apprehended at US-Mexico border in recent days

The United States Navy just took another major step forward on its path to pair unmanned aircraft with piloted planes.

US Navy, partners soar ahead in CCA drone development

Walmart says it is ready for the holiday season. The largest retailer in the nation released its third-quarter earnings report.

Walmart says holiday momentum fueled by higher-income shoppers

As Congress gets ready to swear-in its first openly trans member, Republican Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a transgender bathroom ban.

Republican introduces transgender bathroom ban for Capitol Hill

A judge in Wyoming has ruled that two laws making up the state’s abortion ban violate the state's constitution.

Wyoming state abortion ban struck down as unconstitutional

A Donald Trump staffer is predicting election officials in Pennsylvania will face jail time over a vote recount.

Trump staffer says Pa. election officials will get jail time over recount

The Food and Drug Administration is now warning consumers not to eat or serve multiple brands of bagged organic whole and baby carrots.

Organic carrots from California company linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

There's more controversy over President-elect Trump's nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz.

Lawyer details Gaetz accusations as committee mulls report release

Families of American victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack in Israel have filed a federal lawsuit against Iran and affiliated groups.

Families of US victims sue Iran over 2023 Hamas-led attack in Israel

Two teachers from St. Helens High School in Oregon were charged Tuesday, Nov. 12, with sexually abusing students.

Oregon school failed to report sex abuse since 2019, 2 teachers charged

President-elect Trump said he's preparing to use the military for deportations. He also used the military during his first term.

Trump confirms he’ll use military for immigration enforcement, deportations