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Major utility Southern California Edison faces several lawsuits alleging it played a role in causing some of the recent Los Angeles fires.

Second-largest utility in California accused of starting LA fire

A bill to allow President-elect Donald Trump to talk with Denmark about the acquisition of Greenland has been introduced in the U.S. House.

US House bill OKs Trump talks with Denmark over Greenland purchase

With a TikTok ban possibly hitting the United States in less than a week, another Chinese social media app, RedNote, is quickly gaining traction.

Another Chinese app rises in popularity in the US as TikTok ban looms

Apple’s board is recommending investors reject a proposal to stop DEI efforts, bucking a recent trend in Big Tech.

Apple pushes back against pressure to end DEI policies

MSNBC President Rashida Jones announced on Tuesday, Jan. 14, that she is stepping down from her role at the network.

MSNBC president steps down, Maddow returns to anchor desk for Trump return

President Biden announced this week that his administration is forgiving student loan debt for another 150,000 people.

President Biden forgives more student loan debt, bringing total to $183 billion

A new study shows dementia diagnoses are expected to ride to 1 million per year by 2060.

Dementia diagnoses expected to rise to 1 million per year by 2060

Chinese officials are working on options for TikTok to continue operating in the U.S., including Elon Musk taking control of the app.

China floats Elon Musk as possible future owner of US TikTok: Report

Data from the first week of New York City’s congestion pricing shows the policy brought a small but noticeable dip in traffic in Manhattan.

Early congestion pricing numbers show NYC traffic reduced by 7.5%: MTA

The American Alliance for Equal Rights is suing McDonald's for alleged discrimination due to its scholarship program focusing on Latinos.

Organization sues McDonald’s over college scholarships for Latinos

Strong winds are threatening firefighters' progress in the Los Angeles area.

Strong winds return to Los Angeles, threatening firefighters’ progress

Gov. Abbott ordered the American flag to be raised to full staff on Jan. 20 for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump.

Texas Gov. Abbott orders to raise flags for Trump’s inauguration

It reverses a rule change the coffee chain made in 2018, after a store manager called the police on two Black men in a Philadelphia location.

Starbucks will now require customers to buy something to use bathrooms

The Los Angeles wildfires have displaced hundreds of pets, overwhelming local shelters. See what's being done to help.

Out-of-state groups step up to alleviate overwhelmed Los Angeles pet shelters

Incoming U.S. "border czar" Tom Homan has stated that the Trump administration plans to shut down the Darien Gap to curb illegal migration.

‘We’re going to shut the Darien Gap down’: Homan

Company offers $7 million to purchase Alex Jones’ Infowars after failed auction

Alex Jones-aligned company offers $7 million for Infowars after failed auction

The area under the latest warning stretches from San Luis Obispo through Los Angeles to San Diego and the Mexican border.

California issues new red flag warning as forecasts show high winds

Gov. Mike Kehoe was inaugurated as Missouri’s 57th governor on Monday, making public safety a top priority.

Missouri’s new Republican governor prioritizes public safety

The Labor Department says it is working to pay out over $130,000 in wages it recovered from a South Carolina peach growing company.

Feds say SC peach farm pressured workers to make political donations

The Colorado apartment complex that became a central rallying point for President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies is set to close.

Judge closes Colorado apartment complex at center of immigration battle

Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray called China’s cyber capabilities “the defining threat of our generation” during a recent interview.

‘In position to wreak havoc’: FBI director warns of China threat before retirement

Carrie Underwood is set to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration, despite keeping her political views quiet throughout her career.

Carrie Underwood to perform at Trump inauguration

U.S. relations with Greenland under the second term of President Donald Trump is already taking a new shape.

Denmark, Greenland call for meeting with Trump to strengthen US ties

Mexico has a new initiative offering cash to people who turn in their guns in an effort to bring down violent crime in the country.

Mexico’s president launches cash for guns initiative to fight crime

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