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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

A new poll shows former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could be poised for a political comeback if he chooses to challenge NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

New poll shows Andrew Cuomo could be poised for a political comeback

The Senate will consider amendments to the Laken Riley Act, a bill Republicans hope will be a first step in overhauling immigration law.

Laken Riley Act advances in Senate as chamber debates immigration law

For the first time in 25 years, the United States Coast Guard welcomed a new polar icebreaker, the CGC Storis, to its fleet.

US Coast Guard gets first new icebreaker in 25 years

Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees begin their confirmation hearings this week. Thirteen nominees will appear before 11 committees.

Trump’s cabinet picks, including Hegseth, have Senate hearings this week

A reporter asked Crowley three times "did they fail you?" in reference to city officials. Crowley eventually responded "yes."

LA fire chief says city failed department during ongoing wildfires

Utah, Texas and nuclear developer Last Energy are suing the federal government, arguing its regulations hinder the development of SMRs.

Utah and Texas sue federal government to ease regulations on SMRs

New details have emerged about the man arrested in California after residents allegedly saw him setting debris on fire with a blowtorch.

Man with blowtorch arrested near LA wildfires was in country illegally: ICE

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