USPS suspends accepting packages from China, Hong Kong effective immediately
2 airport employees face charges for allegedly leaking video of D.C. plane crash
Waffle House is placing a surcharge on every egg it sells
Thieves steal about 100,000 eggs worth $40,000 from trailer in Pennsylvania
Almost all USAID workers placed on leave as Trump moves to gut agency
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Tech investor Paul Graham tells Elon Musk to proceed carefully with DOGE: 'This isn't just a company'
In a back-and-forth with Musk on X, Graham said that government isn't a company, but a system.
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Missing Southern California man believed to be displaced by Eaton fire
Loved ones are concerned after a Southern California man believed to be displaced by the Eaton fire has not been heard from since. Kevin Josue Coello-Hernandez, 30, was last seen on Jan. 7 near the intersection of Lake Avenue and Loma Alta Drive in Altadena, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Coello-Hernandez, who […]
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Trump's proposed US takeover of Gaza Strip elicits positive response across administration
President Trump says the U.S. will "take over the Gaza Strip," after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Now, leaders are taking to social media to express their support..
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DeepSeek is a hot topic on earnings calls this quarter
Executives are increasingly fielding analyst questions about the impact of China's DeepSeek AI on their business — and they've got a range of views.
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Stephen Colbert Tears Into Elon Musk’s ‘Crack Team of Recent Children’
Stephen Colbert ripped into Elon Musk’s recent decision to give his inexperienced college-aged engineers access to sensitive government records. While covering the developments with Musk’s new DOGE department—the Department of Government Efficiency—Colbert explained, “Musk is not doing this alone. He’s brought along a crack team of recent children, a group of engineers between the ages of 19 and 24.” “So they should be unstoppable, as long as their mission does not involve renting a car,” Colber
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‘Dead girls don’t talk’: Man, 42, convicted of murdering 2 women in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A 42-year-old L.A. man is facing life in prison after a jury on Tuesday convicted him on two counts of murder and seven counts of sexual assault in connection with a high-profile murder investigation involving the deaths of two young women more than three years ago. Arrested in November 2021, […]
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Orange County police use Apple AirPods to catch suspects in stolen vehicle
Two auto theft suspects were arrested in Orange County after they were tracked down using Apple AirPods. The suspects, both from Texas, were identified as Steve Vorrath, 30, of Georgetown, and Marcel George Urban, 34, of Corpus Cristi, according to the Irvine Police Department. On Feb. 1, Irvine police received a call from a victim […]
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Trump Admin Chooses the Nuclear Option for Key Federal Agency
The Trump administration has shown staff the door at America’s aid agency across the globe. Direct hires of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will be placed on leave just before midnight on Friday, according to a statement published on its website Tuesday night. The announcement came after Elon Musk declared that he was shuttering the agency that provides billions in humanitarian support worldwide, branding it a “criminal organization.”
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Trump’s CIA Offers Buyouts to All Its Workers
The Central Intelligence Agency offered buyouts to all of its employees on Tuesday, The Wall Street Journal reported, as part of an effort to mold the agency to President Donald Trump’s priorities. Employees would receive about eight months of pay and benefits if they accepted the buyouts, according to the report. The spy agency is also freezing the hiring of job applicants who already have a conditional offer, according to the publication, which quoted an aide to CIA Director John Ratcliffe. So
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Trump's Middle East envoy explains Gaza takeover proposal: 'More hope' for Palestinians' futures
Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, breaks down President Donald Trump's proposal for Gaza's future on "Hannity."
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Hospital needs help identifying man found injured in Riverside County
A local hospital needs help identifying an injured man who has been hospitalized for weeks. On Jan. 15, the male patient was found unresponsive in Riverside. He was transported to the Riverside Community Hospital where he remains hospitalized. He did not have any personal belongings to help staff identify him. Hospital workers have contacted the […]
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‘Real Housewives of New York’: Disastrous Rape Scandal Should Get Brynn Fired
Was this season of The Real Housewives of New York City the weirdest in Housewives history? Maybe not, but this reunion certainly has been. After 15 episodes that ranged from unwatchable to downright uncomfortable, the New York Housewives just closed out their reunion with their signature vibe of everyone sobbing a lot while fighting incomprehensibly. I’m almost saying that lovingly. They’ve worn me down.
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USAID says it will put nearly its entire staff on administrative leave starting Friday at midnight
The announcement comes less than 48 hours after Elon Musk said he spent the weekend feeding the agency "into the wood chipper."
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Army recruiting shatters records after President Trump election win
The U.S. Army recently announced record breaking recruiting numbers in December.
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Unions sue Trump administration over ‘arbitrary and capricious’ federal employee buyout offers
Unions representing federal employees filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order and delay of a Feb. 6 deadline to accept a buyout from the Trump administration.
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Ancient Roman helmet turns up in unusual location: 'Exceptionally rare'
Danish archaeologists recently announced the discovery during an excavation of a variety of weapons and armor dating to the Iron Age and ancient Rome.
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School employee, 32, in ‘dating relationship’ with student arrested in Orange County
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A 32-year-old elementary school employee in Orange County is facing charges of sexual assault after reportedly carrying on a “dating relationship” with a 16-year-old female high school student, authorities announced Tuesday. On Feb. 4, officers with the Santa Ana Police Department responded to the area of Westwood Avenue and Riveria […]
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Dems Tear Into ‘Nazi Nepo Baby’ Musk at Wild DOGE Protests
Democrats gathered outside the Treasury Department Tuesday to protest Elon Musk’s and DOGE’s access to the department’s payment system–and they did not hold back. Lawmakers speaking outside the Treasury Department included Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy, Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost, Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rhode Island Rep. Seth Magaziner, and Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley, who called Musk a “Nazi nepo baby.” “What we’re not going to do is stand aroun
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CIA offering buyouts to its entire workforce: report
The Central Intelligence Agency reportedly offered buyouts to the entire workforce to bring the agency in line with President Donald Trump's agenda.
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US and international oil producers are pushing back on the Trump administration's plan to pump more crude
Neither OPEC nor US shale firms appear willing to increase oil supply, despite President Trump's pledge to bring down energy prices.
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Benedict Cumberbatch sorry he 'upset people' with comedic non-binary role: 'It backfired'
Film actor Benedict Cumberbatch expressed discomfort about a non-binary character he played for laughs in "Zoolander 2," noting he would not take the role today.
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Southern California mountain communities concerned about mudslides as rainstorm arrives
Southern California mountain communities are concerned over land and mudslide dangers as a winter storm arrives this week. Recent burn scar areas pose heightened threats, like the nearly 44,000 acres of scorched land from the Line Fire in San Bernardino County that ignited in September 2024. In the aftermath, miles of rolling hills remain desolate. […]
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Acquitted ‘Subway Vigilante’ Daniel Penny Is Silicon Valley’s Latest Hire
Daniel Penny has reportedly landed a role in venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz a little less than two months after he was acquitted of criminally negligent homicide pertaining to the chokehold death of 30-year-old homeless man Jordan Neely in 2023. An internal memo obtained by The Free Press confirmed that the former Marine would be joining the Silicon Valley giant and would be assuming a position in its American Dynamism practice. Per its website, the practice “invests in founders and co
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Scouted: I Tried Bon Charge’s $2,000 Red Light Therapy Blanket—Here Are My Thoughts
Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Red light therapy is one of wellness’ trendiest, buzziest modalities at the moment, but unlike a lot of viral products, it’s the furthest thing from a gimmick or flash-in-the-pan trend. In fact, the multi-faceted benefits of red light therapy to humans are supported by decades of scientifically significant research, thanks to early experiments conducted by NASA in the ’80s and ’90s.
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'Social Network' star bristles at being associated with 'problematic' Mark Zuckerberg
Actor Jesse Eisenberg complained about being compared to Mark Zuckerberg, whom he played in a film 15 years ago, saying he doesn't want to be associated with him.
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‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’: Dorit’s Marriage Implodes Before Our Eyes
From accusing Lisa Rinna of a pill addiction to that time they dressed as bank robbers for a confessional, Bravo’s most illustrious couple have given us so much to talk about. Sadly, the ever-inspiring love story of PK and Dorit Kemsley has come to a tragic end. Truly, you would think Dorit and PK died a horrific death from the way this week’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills begins. It’s the most random, avant garde edit. Someone on the editing team must’ve needed some footage for their pro
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Fatal shooting at Walgreens in Broward started with dispute between 2 armed men: cops
Shooter said victim accused him of looking at his girlfriend, report states.
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Democratic lawmakers slam Elon Musk's access to Treasury Department: 'We are at war'
Democratic lawmakers are speaking out against Elon Musk having access to the Treasury Department over fears of misappropriating taxpayers funds.
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California town now home to world-famous troll statue
A California museum is now the permanent home of a massive mythological resident. The California Nature Art Museum in Solvang is the latest location to welcome a permanent art installation by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, whose whimsical sculptures made of recycled materials depict large, playful trolls. On Sunday, the museum introduced the world to Lulu Hyggelig, […]
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'Profound reminder' of courage: Maine police K-9 shot, killed in the line of duty
A Maine police K-9 was shot and killed in the line of duty.
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LAPD sergeant arrested in fatal DUI hit-and-run in Southern California
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A family is devastated after a sergeant with the Los Angeles Police Department was arrested in Orange County, accused of killing a 19-year-old man in an alcohol-related hit-and-run over the weekend. In a news release, officials with the Tustin Police Department said officers, as well as personnel with the Orange […]
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Archaeologists begin restoring ancient temple linked to key Bible figure: 'Reflects greatness'
Archaeologists in Egypt are working to restore the Ramesseum, a temple belonging to Ramesses II, an Old Testament pharaoh believed to have interacted with Moses in the Book of Exodus.
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We moved from Iowa to Oregon after floods devastated our hometown. It was a hard move, but we don't regret it.
In 2008 a flood devastated eastern Iowa. We became climate crisis movers, and decided to relocate to Oregon.
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All the Junk Food Trump Will be Able to Eat at the Super Bowl
President Donald Trump and his closest advisers are set to dine on a full Creole-inspired spread on Sunday as he watches the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. But fear not, there will be plenty of Diet Coke and fries. The White House confirmed that the president will be attending the event this year, making him the first sitting president to do so, reported NBC sports. And as the most VIP of the VIPs at Caesars Superdome, Trump will have access
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Trump-nominated former NFL player clears Senate hurdle, paving way for confirmation
Trump's nominee for Housing and Urban Development secretary cleared a procedural vote on Tuesday night, teeing up a final confirmation vote this week.
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New Leak Reveals Musk Crony’s Plot to Revamp the Federal Government Using AI
A leaked recording on Tuesday revealed the Trump administration’s plans to use AI to help rewrite a large chunk of the federal government’s computer systems. One of Elon Musk’s associates—who now holds a high-level government post in the Trump administration—also urged federal employees to “push forward” despite being told that his orders amounted to an “illegal task,” according to audio of a meeting obtained by technology publication 404 Media. Thomas Shedd, a former Tesla engineer who is now r
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Florida man nabbed allegedly trying to outrun troopers while wearing Dalmatian onesie
A Florida man was arrested after eluding troopers multiple times.
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Here’s what the memorial for the victims of the Parkland school shooting will look like
Now that they have selected the design, Parkland 17 Memorial Foundation is focusing on fundraising.
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Pro-women's sports ad featuring Riley Gaines goes viral on X: 'I love it'
A new ad from the XX-XY Athletics brand titled "Real Girls Rock" in support of women's sports garnered over six million views across X over the week.
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Army Black Hawk Helicopter Flew Too High Before D.C. Jet Crash: NTSB
A military helicopter was flying above the maximum altitude for its route when it collided with a passenger plane near Washington, D.C., last week, authorities said. The National Transportation Safety Board said in an update on Tuesday that it obtained data, rounded to the nearest 100 feet, that showed the Black Hawk helicopter was flying at roughly 300 feet at the time of its fatal collision with American Airlines Flight 5342, which was flying into the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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Senate confirms Pam Bondi as US attorney general
Pam Bondi's confirmation as U.S. attorney general comes at a time when the Justice Department and FBI are under heavy scrutiny by Democrats and Republicans.
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Why Morgan Stanley's CIO says investors should expect weak stock returns for the next 3 months
The S&P 500 will trade in a range that implies the index dropping as much as 8% or rising a little over 1% in the coming months, Morgan Stanley said.
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Trump Unveils Bonkers Plan to ‘Take Over’ Gaza With U.S. Troops
President Donald Trump declared Tuesday the United States could “take over” the war-torn Gaza Strip and said he was willing to put American troops on the ground to do it. “The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip, and we will do a job with it too,” Trump said in a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The president said the U.S. would “level the site” and “create an economic development that will supply unlimited numbers of jobs and housing for the people of the ar
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USAID missions overseas ordered to shut down, staff being recalled: report
The overseas missions for USAID, the aid agency, have reportedly been told to shut down and that workers have been recalled to the United States.
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'Level it': Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, rebuild it to stabilize Middle East
President Donald Trump says the U.S. will "take over the Gaza Strip," level it and rebuild the area during a press conference Tuesday evening.
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Residents call out Chicago officials for 'harmful' display depicting Uncle Sam, Netanyahu as murderers
Chicago residents have been divided by a controversial art display depicting Benjamin Netanyahu and Uncle Sam as murderers, with some accusing it of being antisemitic.
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They built a solar home in the '70s before it was cool. Now, they're selling it for $1.3 million.
"It was unusual at the time to have such a system and it works pretty well," Paul Grogan told BI.
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Southern California coastal community is sliding toward the ocean, NASA data shows
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – New research from NASA shows that the Palos Verdes Peninsula, an area in the South Bay and home to cities like Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates and San Pedro, is shifting toward the ocean. Data from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory airborne radar shows that during a four-week period last fall, […]
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Scouted: Hinoki Scents Are the Olfactory Dupe of a Japanese Spa Treatment
Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Maybe it’s all that time we’ve spent sweating it out from wood-planked infrared saunas—or at least fantasizing about it while watching yet another Architectural Digest celebrity house tour—but Japanese cypress, or hinoki, is sweeping the zeitgeist as of the most comforting scents as of late. Though hinoki has long been used in perfumery, the fragrance is having an aromatic moment in
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Colorado councilwoman encourages people to 'report' ICE activity to help illegal immigrants avoid capture
Denver, Colorado councilwoman Stacie Gillmore called upon local residents to report on ICE agents as they attempt to find and deport illegal immigrants.
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