Trump Prosecutor Resigns, Bitcoins Left in Dump, and Smelly Video Games

Special counsel Jack Smith resigned from the Justice Department on Friday after submitting a final report on President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney Gen. Merrick Garland.

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Vice President-elect J.D. Vance said the Trump administration wouldn't withhold federal aid for California’s wildfire victims, dismissing critics' concerns. (More)

Congressional Republicans, led by Sen. Ted Cruz, are proposing a constitutional amendment to impose term limits for U.S. Congress, limiting senators to two six-year terms and House members to three two-year terms. (See Details)

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule this week on whether to uphold a Texas law that puts age restrictions on access to adult websites. (More)

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The Washington Commanders won a tight battle against the Tampa Bay Bucs 23-20 Sunday night with a field goal that doinked off the upright before scoring in the final three seconds of the game. (See Video)

In Sunday’s other NFL playoff games, the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers 22-10, and the Buffalo Bills thumped the Denver Broncos 31-7. (See Playoffs Schedule)

The New England Patriots hired former Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel as their head coach. Vrabel formerly played for the Patriots, winning three Super Bowl rings. (More)

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President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday. (More)

President-elect Donald Trump announced a slew of White House aide nominees via Truth Social on Saturday, most of whom would serve in deputy secretary positions. (See Nominees)

Former NATO supreme allied commander James Stavridis voiced general support for President-elect Donald Trump’s aspirations to acquire Greenland, saying, “It’s not a crazy idea.” (More)

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California’s wildfires could threaten oil and gas supplies, with several pipelines in the fires’ path, an oil executive warned. (More)

The Biden administration has delayed the termination of U.S. Steel's sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel company from February until June, giving courts more time to review the steelmakers’ legal challenge against the president's order. (See Details)

Liberal news outlet HuffPost has announced plans to lay off 30 editorial writers—or 23% of its newsroom staff—in 2025, citing “ongoing and growing challenges to our business.” (More)

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Science & Technology

Blue Origin will launch its debut New Glenn rocket early this morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida, after delays due to rough offshore weather. (More)

Sony PlayStation has announced a new system that enhances the gaming experience through smells with a new feature called 'smell-o-vision,' unveiled in a concept trailer. (Watch Trailer)

Robot maker Realbotix recently showcased a “female” robot named Aria with a $175,000 production value and 17 facial motors. (Watch Video)

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Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in the Kursk region, according to Ukrainian and South Korean intelligence. (More)

Two trams collided in Strasbourg, France, injuring dozens but causing no critical harm. Emergency services deployed 130 firefighters and established a safety perimeter. (See Photos)

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed on Sunday a potential Israel-Hamas ceasefire as high-level negotiators in Qatar push to finalize a hostage-release agreement. (More)

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Shocking before-and-after footage reveals the devastation in Pacific Palisades following LA wildfires, transforming lush gardens and villas into charred ruins and ash-covered streets. (See Video)

The average American spent 2.5 months on their phone in 2024, checking it 205 times daily, according to a study. (See Study)

The Red Cross and NFL are offering people who donate blood by Jan. 26 a chance to win a Super Bowl LIX trip, including flights, accommodations, and $1,000 for expenses. (See Details)

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DEI Loses Popularity, Death Toll Rises in LA, and a Special Kind of Library

Sunday, January 12, 2025

Meta is ending its key diversity, equity and inclusion programs, joining corporate giants Ford, McDonald's and Walmart that have pulled the plug on DEI initiatives. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

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Saturday, January 11, 2025

Multiple wildfires continued to burn in Southern California yesterday, with officials reporting at least 10 deaths. Over 10000 homes across 27000 acres have burned, and 20 suspected looters have been

Bummed Out Bobcats, 1 Million Pushups, and a Zoo’s Festive Feast

Friday, January 10, 2025

Two Kansas linemen braved subzero wind chills to rescue a mother bobcat and her kitten that were frozen to a power pole during Sunday's severe winter storm. ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌ ͏ ‌

Five Presidents Honor Carter, Notre Dame Wins, and a Deer at the Door

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All five living US presidents gathered at the Washington National Cathedral for the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday, honoring the 39th president who passed away in late December at

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Thursday, January 9, 2025

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