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9 people dead as 'treacherous, life-threatening conditions' slam the South
Prince Harry settles suit, wins 'substantial' damages after battle with tabloids
5 elephants at Colorado zoo don't have legal right to seek their release, court says
Trump defends Jan. 6 pardons of violent criminals
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Winter storms are hitting the U.S. — and even Texas is getting snow. Here's how to stay safe during ice, freezing temperatures and more.
Winter storms can turn dangerous when they cause power outages and risky road conditions. Preparation can help keep you and your family safe.
7 min read - USYahoo News
California wildfires live updates: 2 new blazes break out north of San Diego
The Lilac and Pala Fires broke out in San Diego County early Tuesday, prompting evacuations as dangerous fire weather conditions continue to grip the region.
1 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Trump Fretted Over Jan. 6 Pardons Before Deciding: ‘F*** It’
The Trump transition team’s internal debate about which Capitol rioters to pardon and which violent convicts to keep behind bars ultimately came down to a snap decision and a four-letter word from the then-president-elect. “Trump just said: ‘F--- it. Release ‘em all,’” an adviser familiar with the talks told Axios. On Monday, Trump signed a blanket pardon for about 1,500 rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in an attempt to overturn former President Joe Biden’s 2020 election victory.
2 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I had dinner at Gordon Ramsay's Las Vegas steakhouse. I loved the restaurant's upscale vibe, and my $141 meal was worth every penny.
I ate at Gordon Ramsay Steak at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. The wagyu filet was cooked perfectly, and I thought my $141 meal was a great value.
4 min read - LifestyleINSIDER
I was a parenting magazine editor before I had kids. I thought I was ready to parent successfully, but I was wrong.
I worked at "Parenting" magazine and I thought I knew everything about kids through the advice my magazine gave. I was wrong, and all kids are different.
4 min read - CelebrityINSIDER
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are suing each other. Here's a timeline of what happened that led to the dueling lawsuits.
The "It Ends With Us" actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have been locked in a legal battle since late 2024. Catch up with the latest after Baldoni released behind-the-scenes footage from the film.
18 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Trump Orders All Federal DEI Staff Be Put on Leave Ahead of Cuts
President Donald Trump ordered the end of diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the federal government and moved to have officials working on them put on leave by the time they clock out from their jobs on Wednesday. A memo sent by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on Tuesday evening instructed the heads of federal departments and agencies to abolish the DEI colleagues in their midst by placing them on paid administrative leave by 5p.m. EST Wednesday and drafting a plan to get ri
3 min read - PoliticsThe Daily Beast
Doug Emhoff Avenges Kamala’s Viral Handshake Snub
Doug Emhoff, the husband of former Vice President Kamala Harris, was out for blood at President Donald Trump’s inauguration, deliberately snubbing a man who refused his wife’s offer of a handshake earlier this month, according to CNN. On Monday, Emhoff, who served as second gentleman of the United States from 2021 to 2025, rejected a handshake from Bruce Fischer, husband of Sen. Deb Fischer of Nebraska. Emhoff brought up the moment Fischer appeared to refuse Harris’ proffered hand at the Republi
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
4-hour flight to nowhere for passengers headed to Miami after a pilot became unwell
A Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A330 turned around over the Atlantic Ocean after one of the pilots started to feel unwell after leaving Zurich.
2 min read - WorldBusiness Insider
Elon Musk keeps launching rockets — and that's causing trouble for airlines
The "rapid unscheduled disassembly" of Elon Musk's Starship sparked chaos as some airspace throughout the Caribbean was closed for an hour and a half.
6 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
BI Davos Diary: How Meta is trying to reassure advertisers about its big makeover
Business Insider's diary takes you behind the scenes on day three of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
6 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Researchers make alarming discovery after sampling common types of seafood: 'It's very concerning'
"This has wide implications for other organisms, potentially including humans too."
2 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Researchers develop cutting-edge method to build homes for the future: 'We hope to develop one of these paths'
The new bio-material could change the construction industry.
2 min read - TechnologyThe Cool Down
Report uncovers disturbing secret tech companies are keeping about artificial intelligence: 'The trend … is worrying'
This lack of transparency keeps people in the dark about the true impact of AI.
2 min read - WorldThe Cool Down
Experts struggle to rescue wildlife following disaster in US river: 'The health of this river is ... a problem'
"They're going to get him in a bin, get him off the island, and then we'll get him into a warm, warm car."
3 min read - USThe Cool Down
Residents object to state's effort to attract new industry: 'You can hear it in the mornings'
“If more starts going in, especially like that back there, I think it’s time to move.”
4 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Innovative packaging is revolutionizing pharmaceuticals: 'Contract packaging organizations [are] leading the way'
"The shift ... reflects an industry-wide transition."
3 min read - USFox News
West Virginia mother on trial for locking adopted teenagers in shed denies allegations
A West Virginia mother denied forcing two of their adopted children to stay in a shed despite police locating them in the shed behind a locked door.
2 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
This Google- and Microsoft-backed startup could help solve emerging global crisis — here's the next-gen tech that makes it possible
"We know this can happen, and our quest is just to make it fast."
2 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Historic motorcycle company stuns with two new models — here's how they could be 'a cheat code for the city'
"With the motorcycle industry shifting to electric, we saw an opportunity to reclaim our motorcycle heritage and to re-enter the market."
2 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
$45 billion power plan announced to upgrade electricity grid: 'The most significant step forward in the electricity network'
"We will nearly double the amount of energy that can be transported around the country."
2 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Scientists make puzzling find while examining recent Antarctic sea-ice levels: 'Substantially modified'
"The severity of the sea ice decline is a substantial concern."
3 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Researchers use dogs to seek and destroy destructive species: 'You need to detect [them] in order to eradicate them'
"It was pretty easy for humans to see them, because they can do a systematic search."
3 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Experts weigh in on claim that electric cars have a mining problem: 'These problems have always existed'
"It always makes me laugh."
3 min read - HealthThe Cool Down
New research reveals little-known danger lurking in our own homes: 'We don't usually think about the male partners' exposures'
This isn't the only connection between air pollution and health issues.
2 min read - TechnologyThe Cool Down
Microsoft and International Organization for Migration launch partnership — here's how it will save lives
"These projects show how local teams on the ground can unlock insights with AI to anticipate risks and respond with solutions that improve the resilience of communities."
2 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
New report reveals troubling scenario for Chinese-dominated industry in the European Union — here's what's at stake
"Almost half are uncertain."
2 min read - PoliticsThe Cool Down
Court rejects challenge against state's strict vehicle regulations — here's why the victory might be fleeting
"Cleaner air, more good jobs – that’s the California way."
2 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Researchers make game-changing battery breakthrough: 'Substantial promise'
The results could help grow the EV industry.
3 min read - PoliticsFox News
Chicago resident who sued city over migrant crisis says 'change is on the horizon' after Trump's inauguration
Chicago resident Cata Truss joins "America Reports" to discuss Chicagoans' hope at resolving the migrant crisis with President Donald Trump in office.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Cool Down
Biden stuns political foes with announcement of new ban — as Trump says 'I will unban it immediately'
The incoming administration plans to challenge what Trump spokesperson Karoline Leavitt called "a disgraceful decision."
2 min read - OpinionSalon
Elon Musk's salute falls flat: Why far-right trolling isn't working this time around
As Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said to defenders of Musk's provocation, "People can officially stop listening to you"
7 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Scientists sound alarm over concerning find beneath Arctic sea ice: 'It is hard to predict what impacts this could have'
As if the melting of Arctic sea ice wasn't alarming enough already.
3 min read - TechnologyFox News
A new security seal of approval is coming to your smart home gadgets
The White House launched a new cybersecurity safety label, the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, intended to help consumers make informed decisions on smart device safety.
4 min read - USThe Cool Down
Distressing report reveals change to world's second-largest barrier reef: 'Floating over an endless graveyard'
The 2024 Reef Report Card continues to show coral reef devastation.
3 min read - PoliticsFox News
New Secretary of State Marco Rubio pauses refugee operations, ramps up visa vetting
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is advising his department to cease refugee resettlement operations and begin ramping up vetting of visas from certain regions.
3 min read - USThe New Republic
Meet the January 6 Cop Assaulters Our President Calls “Hostages”
The Fraternal Order of Police, which endorsed Trump, has nothing to say about the violent offenders he set free.
4 min read - PoliticsThe New Republic
Trump Tests the High Court’s Resolve With Birthright Citizenship Order
The president's latest salvo against the Constitution shouldn't survive the judiciary's scrutiny. But these days, you never know.
8 min read - USThe New Republic
I Know What Trump Means for Our Planet. I Still Choose Hope.
Awareness of the double crisis—climate change and a second Trump administration—can be overwhelming. Parenthood clarifies my sense of the mission.
5 min read - EntertainmentThe Daily Beast
‘Prime Target’: Who Thought a Thriller About Math Was a Good Idea?
Prime Target can be summed up by the following equation: Math plus computer hacking equals the dullest conspiracy-minded thriller in recent memory. Steve Thompson’s eight-part Apple TV+ series, premiering Jan. 22, is the dreariest sort of small-screen affair, defined by a cyber-warfare story without drama or suspense, lead actors who lack charisma and chemistry, and a pace that gives new meaning to the word sluggish. Even those who are fascinated by algebraic theories and doomsday scenarios will
5 min read - PoliticsThe New Republic
Trump’s Assault on Trans Rights Has Begun. Here’s What to Watch For.
An early executive order shows the White House wants to get into the business of defining sex and gender. That could play out in a few ways.
6 min read - WorldThe Daily Beast
Murdoch Gives Prince Harry Hacking Apology With Major Caveat
Rupert Murdoch ended a five-year battle with Prince Harry with a dramatic apology Wednesday for illegally intruding into his life for years—and made a “massive” settlement with the British royal to end an explosive court case. The Fox News tycoon’s British newspaper group issued a “full and unequivocal” apology for the “serious intrusion by The Sun into his private life... including the unlawful gathering” of information about him. But the apology did not say anything directly about Harry’s expl
6 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Massive Police Union That Endorsed Trump Slams Jan. 6 Pardons
The largest police union in the U.S. has slammed President Donald Trump for his pardoning of individuals “convicted of killing or assaulting law enforcement officers.” The Fraternal Order of Police issued the statement alongside the International Association of Chiefs of Police on Tuesday after, in one of his first acts as president on Monday, Donald Trump signed an executive order pardoning about 1,500 people for convictions related to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. On Tuesday, he argued that
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
A Chinese startup just showed every American tech company how quickly it's catching up in AI
Chinese startup DeepSeek has released a new AI reasoning model that appears to rival the abilities of a frontier model from ChatGPT maker OpenAI.
7 min read - BusinessThe Cool Down
Mitsubishi plans to team up with two competitors to build a company that will boost EV innovation: 'We will … study the best form of cooperation'
EVs are the future of ground transportation.
2 min read - WorldThe Cool Down
Scientist issues warning about critical shortcoming in disaster coverage: 'Not a single mention'
"This impact will get worse."
2 min read - WorldThe Cool Down
Government accused of 'major setback' as new report reveals disturbing forest trend: 'Serious risks'
Experts warn that these policies could undermine decades of progress.
2 min read - USThe Cool Down
Volunteer teens band together to construct tiny homes to help unhoused people rebuild their lives: 'It turned into a pretty major effort'
Behind the life-changing initiative is a group of teenagers.
2 min read - ScienceThe Cool Down
Scientists stunned by unusual discovery in Taiwanese waters: 'Raises questions about how many more ... exist'
There is still so much that we have to learn about ocean life.
2 min read - BusinessYahoo Finance
Tesla stock falls as Trump ends EV mandate, looks to eliminate subsidies
Tesla stock was in the red on the first trading day since the second inauguration of President Donald Trump.
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