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According to Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), Sunday, January 26, saw the highest number of alleged undocumented immigrants detained in the United States since Trump took office less than a week prior. More than 956 migrants were arrested in raids conducted by ICE in major cities across the United States. Over...

This year, the United Nations celebrated the International Day of Education with a forward-looking theme: integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education with a focus on human-centric values. Held annually on January 24, this event underscores the transformative power of education to promote peace, development, and inclusivity. In 2025, the dialogue...

As dusk settled on the evening of Wednesday, January 22, 2025, light appeared over the horizon of North Castaic, California, but it wasn’t the sun. Yet another wildfire has broken out in Southern California. The latest, the Hughes Fire, rages over 10,000 acres while the Altoona Fire continues to burn...

For the past few days, NYC has been plunged into cold weather, and it won’t stop yet. These dangerously cold temperatures won’t climb above freezing for a while.  These sub-zero temperatures and winds have prompted the National Weather Service to warn of extremely cold weather in coastal/interior New Jersey and...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing education, transforming classrooms and reshaping how students learn. From personalized learning platforms to AI tutors, technology promises to make education more accessible, efficient, and tailored to individual needs. However, this transformation raises a critical question: is AI the future of education, or does it pose...

The Supreme Court unanimously voted to uphold the federal law banning TikTok unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells it. The court rejected claims that the company’s First Amendment rights would be violated. The U.S. government has labeled TikTok a national security risk, citing concerns that the Chinese government could...

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, President Joe Biden delivered his final address to the nation. Seated in the Oval Office, the President used the utmost decorum as he praised his administration for its part in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and its commitment to a peaceful transfer of power. He also...

After 15 months of war in the Gaza Strip, Hamas and Israeli officials have reached a tentative agreement, according to an exclusive report from NBC News. The news outlet reported that senior Hamas official Basem Naim confirmed that the group had agreed to the terms of the latest deal. The...

With just days until TikTok goes dark for American users, many young people have found a surprising new app to download—Xiaohongshu. Also known as RedNote in English, the app has been dubbed by many as the “Chinese Instagram” and quickly became the number one most downloaded app in America on...

The California fires that started on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Palisades now have a death toll of 24, with dozens more injured or missing. The fire is fueled by strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions, rapidly spreading across thousands of acres. Of the 24 deaths, 16 were...

On Friday, January 10, 2025, Donald Trump became the first US President to appear in court for sentencing. He attended the hearing via Zoom with his lawyer.  The President-elect was convicted on 34 charges last year relating to business fraud and hush money payments made to Stormy Daniels, an adult...

Los Angeles, a city known for its glitz, glamour, and breathtaking landscapes, finds itself increasingly vulnerable to wildfires. With its Mediterranean climate, dry brush, and Santa Ana winds, the region has become a powder keg during wildfire season. In recent years, these fires have grown in frequency and intensity, leaving...

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