Opinion

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'Elon Is Controlling Trump!' Complain People Controlling Biden

Elon Musk's involvement in this week's failure by Congress to pass a continuing resolution to fund the government ignited outraged speculation that he may be pulling the strings and controlling President-elect Donald Trump, with the most pointed criticism coming from the behind-the-scenes power players who have been controlling President Joe Biden's every policy decision for the past four years.

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Will the Supreme Court save TikTok? What's ahead in the final legal showdown.

The Supreme Court is deciding whether a law requiring TikTok be sold or face a ban in the U.S. next month is constitutional.

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Starbucks baristas are striking Friday in 3 major cities — including the coffee giant's hometown

Starbucks' largest workers' union announced that it would strike in three major cities on Friday.

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FBI Raids Home Of LA Deputy Mayor Over Alleged Bomb Threat: Report

Police identified LA Deputy Mayor Brian Williams as the "likely" source of a bomb threat made against City Hall earlier this year.

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Congress Reveals Another Stopgap Bill To Avert Government Shutdown

Congressional leaders unveiled on Tuesday another stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown at the end of the week, just days before the Christmas holiday.

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TikTok asks Supreme Court to block law banning social media app

As the clock winds down on TikTok becoming banned in the United States, the company asked the Supreme Court on Monday, Dec. 16, to block the law that would remove it from app stores. The law is set to take effect Jan. 19, forcing the app’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest the platform.

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Ex-FBI informant who lived in Calabasas pleads guilty to lying about Bidens

An ex-FBI informant who once lived in Calabasas pleaded guilty on Monday, Dec. 16, to fabricating a story that President Joe Biden and son Hunter each took $5 million bribes from the owner of a Ukrainian energy company.

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  • 12/13/2024
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Senator Blumenthal addresses unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey

Conn. (WFSB) - People are continuing to scratch their heads today over the hundreds of unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey. Members of Congress are demanding answers, including Connecticut representatives.

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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.

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Google’s future data centers will be built next to solar and wind farms

Google has a new strategy for building AI data centers.

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‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton Warns the World About AI Safety

Geoffrey Hinton, often referred to as the godfather of AI, expressed his thoughts on the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the need for increased focus on safety during his Nobel week in Stockholm.

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United States vs Google: The antitrust case explained

It's the trial of the century for Big Tech and could have huge repercussions for the rest of us.

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"Space is hard:" NASA pushes back target dates for Artemis return to the moon launches

NASA's Artemis II mission, aimed at sending humans around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, has once again been delayed.

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Cathay Pacific apologises over inflight Family Guy episode with Tiananmen Square scene

Hong Kong carrier removes episode from entertainment system after social media complaint that it might breach national security laws

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SCOTUS to hear arguments on gender-affirming care for minors

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments concerning the legality of gender-affirming care for minors, a practice that is currently banned in Tennessee and 25 other states. Tennessee’s law prohibits puberty blockers and gender-transition surgeries for children who identify as transgender.

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Dines with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly dined with President-elect Donald Trump at his home in Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday.