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President-elect Donald Trump fulfills a campaign promise by tapping crypto advocate Paul Atkins to chair the SEC.

Trump announces crypto-friendly Paul Atkins to head the SEC

Several people on President-elect Donald Trump's team are reportedly supporting efforts to make an Edward Snowden pardon happen.

Support of Edward Snowden pardon grows as 2nd Trump term nears

President-elect Donald Trump may tap Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to replace Pete Hegseth as the defense secretary nominee.

Hegseth being replaced? Allegations, reactions, confirmation chances

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have reignited the debate over America’s biannual clock changes, calling for an end to the practice. The suggestion, shared on Musk’s social media platform X, is tied to their leadership of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency under President-elect Donald Trump.

Should the US end daylight saving time? Musk and Ramaswamy say yes

The town of Carrboro, North Carolina, has filed the first U.S. lawsuit seeking climate accountability from an electric company.

NC town’s lawsuit accuses Duke Energy of climate change deception

California’s solar energy oversupply has led to higher electricity rates for residents and wasted power worth over $1 billion in 2024.

Solar panels costing California residents, why energy bills increased in 2024

Amazon excluded certain Washington, D.C., neighborhoods from fast Prime delivery, according to a lawsuit by the District’s attorney general.

DC accuses Amazon of ‘secretly’ excluding zip codes from 2-day delivery

The Satanic Temple is now offering a new religious program to Ohio elementary students as an alternative to a Christian release program.

Satanic Temple offers religious program to Ohio students

Is Meta moderating its content too much? A top executive at the company shared regrets over removing posts about the pandemic.

Meta executive admits to over-moderating COVID-19, election content

American students are falling behind their international peers when it comes to math and science scores as gaps widen globally.

Americans students falling behind international peers in math and science

Maryland's senators have offered a deal giving Washington, D.C., the RFK Stadium site in exchange for one of its Air National Guard squadrons.

Washington Commanders stadium talks may come down to Maryland-DC deal

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a $171,000 fine to a company employing children for “dangerous” work at an Iowa meat plant.

Labor Department fines Iowa meat plant cleaners for violating child labor law

The United States Postal Service delivered some positive news on its ballot delivery efforts as a House Oversight hearing nears.

Postal Service highlights ballot delivery as oversight hearing nears

Six former Apple employees face felony charges in California, accused of scamming the tech giant out of charitable matching donations.

Donors beware, the season of giving often leads to scams

The U.S. has activated a Space Force unit in Japan for the first time as it looks to protect the country from regional threats.

How the US Space Force will work to protect Japan’s national security

NYC Mayor Eric Adams expressed interest in meeting with Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, to discuss addressing violent migrants.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams seeks meeting with Trump’s border czar

Trump's pick to head the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel was allegedly the target of cyberattack attempt by Iranian-backed hackers.

Trump’s pick for head of FBI target of Iranian-backed cyberattack: US

Feel like you don't get enough time to yourself during the holiday season? You're not alone. Here's what you can do for your mental health.

Americans crave more alone time, especially during the holidays: Study

Four weeks after Election Day, the make-up of the House of Representatives is now known. The last race has finally been called.

Democrats win final House race of 2024 election, Republican margin narrows

Cyber Monday sets record with $13.3 billion in online sales, up 7% from last year, Adobe Analytics reports.

Cyber Monday pulls in record $13.3 billion in sales

A motion has been made to impeach South Korea's president after he declared martial law on Tuesday.

South Korean president faces impeachment calls after martial law order

Host Ryan Robertson sits down for a conversation with the commander of the European NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program in Texas.

A conversation with NATO’s commander in North Texas: Weapons and Warfare

The Navy is on the verge of turning their three Zumwalt destroyers into hypersonic heavyweights after abandoning the ship design.

Advanced Zumwalt destroyers to host US Navy’s 1st hypersonic weapon

Federal judge dismisses Hunter Biden’s gun case amid opposition from prosecutors

Judge dismisses Hunter Biden’s gun case amid opposition from prosecutors

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