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In a memo circulated to Tesla employees, CEO Elon Musk revealed plans for a substantial reduction in the company’s global workforce. The decision, aimed at streamlining operations and boosting productivity, comes amid a challenging period for the electric vehicle (EV) giant. Musk’s memo, obtained by CNBC, outlined the necessity of...

Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial begins today with jury selection. This is the first time that a former president has faced trial on criminal charges. The case surrounds a $130,000 payment that Trump allegedly made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about their alleged affair....

On Thursday, the Biden administration made a major stride towards enforcing a rule that would require those selling guns at gun fairs and online to do background checks on prospective purchasers. This final rule aims to stop what gun control advocates call the “gun show loophole” by making it harder...

A massive missile and drone attack destroyed and damaged several power plants across Ukraine overnight, part of a renewed Russian campaign targeting energy infrastructure. The Trypilska plant, which was the biggest energy supplier for the Kyiv, Cherkasy, and Zhytomyr regions, was struck numerous times, destroying the transformer, turbines, and generators....

O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star and broadcaster who is most remembered for his 1995 acquittal in the brutal killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman, has died of cancer, his family announced Thursday on X, formerly known as Twitter. He was 76. His prostate...

In a groundbreaking decision on Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of upholding a 160-year-old near-total abortion ban, reigniting debates over reproductive rights in the state.  The ruling, which adds Arizona to the list of states with effectively banned abortion care, comes amidst a wave of similar legal...

For the first time, the Environmental Protection Agency has established national limits for six types of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances in drinking water. The substances, known as PFAS, are nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they barely degrade and are nearly impossible to destroy; they remain permanently in contaminated air, water, and soil....

As the world eagerly anticipates the Summer Olympics scheduled to kick off in Paris from July 26 to Aug. 11, concerns regarding cybersecurity threats loom large, particularly against the backdrop of escalating tensions over the war in Ukraine.  Vincent Strubel, the head of France’s cybersecurity agency, ANSSI, emphasized the potential...

Former president Donald Trump is set to go to trial in his hush money case in Manhattan. The questionnaire for the jury is 42 questions, as well as several sub-questions, such as if a prospective juror is a Democrat or a Republican, or if they’re a member of the Proud...

New York state and city authorities are advising caution for those planning to travel during the solar eclipse event. On Monday afternoon, both Empire State and New York City officials are highlighting the potential challenges associated with traveling amidst the celestial phenomenon. Although the greater New York City area will...

The 2024 Great American Solar Eclipse is here, and North America is in the path of totality. Parts of 15 states have the opportunity to view the eclipse at full totality, where the moon covers the entirety of the sun. However, most Americans will be able to view a partial...

More than 400 people, including politicians, activists, civil rights leaders, artists, and actors, have sent a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to support reparative justice and racial equality. The letter, which was seen exclusively by ABC News, begs the president to back a collection of proposals in Congress...

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