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United Airlines Flight Evacuated Over Engine Issue: 'It's on Fire'

A United Airlines flight was evacuated after an aborted takeoff when passengers noticed a wing was on fire.

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  • Source: NBC News
  • 01/31/2025
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FDA approves new type of nonopioid painkiller for acute pain

The drug, Journavx, from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, reduced pain after surgery in clinical trials. Experts hope it can lead to fewer opioid prescriptions.

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  • Source: Variety
  • 01/23/2025
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Netflix Raising Prices in U.S. Again, Including First Hike on Ad-Supported Tier

Netflix is increasing subscription prices in the U.S. and other markets — including the first hike on its ad-supported plan.

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Donald Trump to Declare National Energy Emergency to Lower Energy Prices

President-elect Donald Trump will reportedly declare a national energy emergency to boost American energy production and lower energy prices.

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Melania Trump launches cryptocurrency meme coin after President-elect Trump launches his own

Melania Trump's new cryptocurrency meme, $MELANIA, was trading at over $10 by Sunday night

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  • Source: AP News
  • 01/16/2025
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Canadian minister warns that Americans will experience economic pain from Trump tariffs

Canada’s energy minister came to Washington this week to warn U.S. lawmakers about President-elect Donald Trump’s tariffs threat on Canada: They’d inflict economic pain on Americans, with higher prices and job losses.

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  • Source: yahoo
  • 01/13/2025
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Elon Musk says SpaceX will provide free Starlink terminals to areas hit by LA wildfires

Elon Musk said SpaceX will donate free Starlink terminals to areas hit by the massive LA wildfires.

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  • Source: NY Post
  • 01/10/2025
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LA fires could cause over $50B in damages — making them the most expensive in California history

The devastating fires ripping across Los Angeles could cause more than $50 billion in damages – making them the most costly in state history, according to a report.

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McDonald’s Becomes Latest Big Company to Walk Back DEI Measures

McDonald’s announced Monday that it will be scaling back some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion measures in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to ban race-based college admissions policies and amid a growing conservative push to restrict the progressive corporate initiatives.

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Costco defends DEI program as other major retailers drop controversial diversity push

Costco board asks shareholders to vote against proposal challenging its diversity, equity and inclusion practices

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MAGA civil war as Elon Musk and Vivek clash with hard right on key immigration issue

The MAGA movement, long united under its 'America First' banner, is facing a deepening schism as an intense online battle over the H-1B visa program enfulfs its ranks.

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Biden cancels student loans for 55,000 public service workers in final push

The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers through an existing program known as Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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U.S. stock indexes close lower amid regulatory concerns

U.S. stocks ended lower on Monday, weighed down by a slide in Nvidia, as the combination of regulatory concerns and macroeconomic anticipation weighed on sentiment, leaving investors cautious as the week unfolds.

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Zuckerberg, Bezos Among Tech Giants Kowtowing to Trump, But Don’t Be Fooled by Their Friendly Gestures

Big Tech is trying to make nice with President-elect Donald Trump, but that doesn’t mean they’ve changed their minds about him.

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  • Source: CNN
  • 12/13/2024
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Amazon plans to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration

Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration, a person familiar with the matter told CNN. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is expected to visit with Trump in person in the coming days, as he and other tech founders seek closer relationships with the incoming president.

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McDonald’s Surpasses FBI In Number Of Shooters Apprehended In 2024

U.S. — Fast-food chain McDonald's has officially surpassed the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the number of shooters apprehended in 2024.