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This autonomous platform, built by Boeing for the Navy, is a first-of-its-kind vehicle capable of serving in a wide range of mission types. Boeing

Boeing’s Orca, the next evolution in submarine warfare?

The FTC's rule banning hidden fees for hotels and live events may be Biden's final shot at junk fees, but will the rule survive? Getty Images

FTC bans ‘bait-and-switch’ junk fees in hotels, rentals, ticket sales

Both sides of the media are covering Trump's lawsuit over an Iowa poll in different ways, learn about the coverage in this Bias Breakdown™. Getty Images

Media reacts to Trump’s lawsuit over flawed Iowa poll: Bias Breakdown

The U.S. Bureau of Prisons announced it has agreed to a nearly $116M settlement with sexual abuse victims at a California women's prison. AP Images

US to payout nearly $116M to victims of sexual abuse at Calif. prison

Walmart is testing out employees wearing body cameras to create a safer environment as holiday shopping reaches its peak. Getty Images

Walmart employees to wear body cameras to create ‘safer environment’

A Tennessee Republican lawmaker proposes a bill to send undocumented migrants charged with minor crimes to sanctuary cities. Reuters

Tenn. bill would send undocumented migrants to sanctuary cities

California lawmakers introduce bills that would prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE agents near or on school campuses. Getty Images

Calif. lawmakers introduce bills to prevent ICE actions within 1 mile of schools

Inmates at prison in Pennsylvania, say their constitutional rights were violated as prison officials deprived them of basic necessities. AP Images

Pennsylvania prison accused of abusing inmates by depriving them of basic rights

Amazon is adding to its major Midwest technology hub investment while helping to shape the future of artificial intelligence. Getty Images

Amazon invests $10 billion in Ohio data centers to drive AI evolution

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, one American symbol is finally getting its official due: the bald eagle. Getty Images

Congress votes to officially make bald eagle the US national bird

A judge dismissed a California lawsuit attempting to stop Huntington Beach's voter ID mandate. AP Images

Huntington Beach gets Calif. lawsuit against its voter ID law dismissed

Democratic senators want to abolish electoral college, push to amend constitution Getty Images

Democratic senators want to amend Constitution to abolish Electoral College

A judge has allowed Derek Chauvin's defense team to examine George Floyd’s autopsy, heart tissue and fluids in his appeal. Reuters

Judge rules Chauvin’s defense may examine George Floyd’s autopsy

The VA will study the effects of psychedelics on veterans with PTSD. Getty Images

VA funding its first study of psychedelic treatment for PTSD

Just 35% of Americans trust in the judicial system and courts, putting it well below the average of other highly developed countries. Getty Images

Americans’ trust in courts hits record low: Gallup poll

As Trump's tariff threats loom, the Canadian government is vowing to spend more than $1 billion on the country's border security. Getty Images

Canada to spend over $1 billion on border security as Trump tariffs loom

AccuWeather released its long-range "white Christmas" forecast just over a week before the Christmas holiday. Getty Images

AccuWeather issues ‘white Christmas’ forecast

Russia says the head of its nuclear and chemical forces has been killed in a bombing near a Moscow apartment building. AP Images

Explosion kills top Russian general in Moscow: Officials

As the clock winds down on TikTok being banned in the U.S., the company asked the Supreme Court on Monday to block the law. Getty Images

TikTok asks Supreme Court to block law banning social media app

A third federal judge has backtracked on plans to retire in the weeks following President-elect Donald Trump’s win. AP Images

3rd federal judge backtracks on plans to retire after Trump win

Years after Disneyland was first accused of violating minimum wage laws, the "happiest place on Earth" has agreed to pay up. Getty Images

Disneyland owes back pay to 50,000 employees in $233 million settlement

Virginia’s governor announced budget proposals, reaffirming that the state is not a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. Getty Images

Virginia Gov. Youngkin threatens to pull state funding for sanctuary cities

Six weeks after the 2020 election, MSNBC and CNN continue to face a steep decline in viewership, while Fox News has gained viewers. Getty Images

Ratings slump: Half of MSNBC viewers haven’t returned since Election Day

Lawmakers are advocating for copper to be added to the critical minerals list to support renewable energy, despite environmental concerns. Getty Images

Copper designation may benefit clean energy, raises environmental concerns