Catering workers hold a demonstration against safety issues near LAX during the holiday travel rush
Catering workers hold a demonstration against safety issues near LAX during the holiday travel rush

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Several hundreds of airline catering workers rallied with their voices heard near LAX, claimed that they were working in perilous conditions and requested that city officials hold their employer, Flying Food Group, accountable.

Several hundreds of airline catering workers rallied with their voices heard near LAX, claimed that they were working in perilous conditions and requested that city officials hold their employer, Flying Food Group, accountable.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 near the San Francisco region made federal scientists monitor it
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 near the San Francisco region made federal scientists monitor it

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A‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ 3.9 magnitude quake hit the Geysers area, which is situated north of San Francisco, early Monday. As a consequence, scientists from the federal government continue to examine the region for aftershocks and their impacts.

A‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ 3.9 magnitude quake hit the Geysers area, which is situated north of San Francisco, early Monday. As a consequence, scientists from the federal government continue to examine the region for aftershocks and their impacts.

ICE‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ detains relative of White House Press Secretary in visa-overstay case
ICE‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ detains relative of White House Press Secretary in visa-overstay case

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has apprehended Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of the nephew of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, after she was accused of a visa overstay. She is at present in an ICE detention facility in Louisiana. Her lawyer states that she was protected under DACA and denies any involvement in a criminal history. The incident sheds light on the conflicts among administration policies regarding strict immigration enforcement.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has apprehended Bruna Caroline Ferreira, the mother of the nephew of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, after she was accused of a visa overstay. She is at present in an ICE detention facility in Louisiana. Her lawyer states that she was protected under DACA and denies any involvement in a criminal history. The incident sheds light on the conflicts among administration policies regarding strict immigration enforcement.

Zohran Mamdani breaks a major record in transition fundraising ahead of NYC inauguration
Zohran Mamdani breaks a major record in transition fundraising ahead of NYC inauguration

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, halfway through his four-million-dollar transition fundraising goal, has already raised two million dollars in about 20 days. His team sees the widespread grassroots support as a hallmark of their administration's publicly focused priority.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, halfway through his four-million-dollar transition fundraising goal, has already raised two million dollars in about 20 days. His team sees the widespread grassroots support as a hallmark of their administration's publicly focused priority.

The US Coast Guard changes its position and considers swastikas and nooses as signs of hate
The US Coast Guard changes its position and considers swastikas and nooses as signs of hate

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In response to the criticism, the Coast Guard issued a new directive that formally identifies swastikas, nooses, and similar imagery as hate symbols and reiterates the prohibition of offensive extremist and racist displays in the service.

In response to the criticism, the Coast Guard issued a new directive that formally identifies swastikas, nooses, and similar imagery as hate symbols and reiterates the prohibition of offensive extremist and racist displays in the service.

Eric Swalwell enters California Governor race, shaking up an already crowded 2026 field
Eric Swalwell enters California Governor race, shaking up an already crowded 2026 field

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California’s 2026 governor race is wide open as Rep. Eric Swalwell enters, adding pressure to an already crowded Democratic field. Known for challenging Trump and serving on national security committees, Swalwell appeals to voters seeking a strong opponent to the president’s agenda. He faces competitors like Katie Porter, Xavier Becerra, and Antonio Villaraigosa while addressing controversies and major statewide issues including housing, water, and the budget.

California’s 2026 governor race is wide open as Rep. Eric Swalwell enters, adding pressure to an already crowded Democratic field. Known for challenging Trump and serving on national security committees, Swalwell appeals to voters seeking a strong opponent to the president’s agenda. He faces competitors like Katie Porter, Xavier Becerra, and Antonio Villaraigosa while addressing controversies and major statewide issues including housing, water, and the budget.

Many popular degrees left off “Professional” list under President Donald Trump Admin’s new rules
Many popular degrees left off “Professional” list under President Donald Trump Admin’s new rules

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Many widely respected degrees are missing from the Trump administration’s new professional category under the updated education rules. Programs such as nursing, therapy, architecture, accounting, education, and social work may receive less federal loan support starting in July 2026. Experts say the exclusions do not match real workforce needs and could worsen shortages in critical fields. Colleges and students now face major uncertainty before the policy takes effect.

Many widely respected degrees are missing from the Trump administration’s new professional category under the updated education rules. Programs such as nursing, therapy, architecture, accounting, education, and social work may receive less federal loan support starting in July 2026. Experts say the exclusions do not match real workforce needs and could worsen shortages in critical fields. Colleges and students now face major uncertainty before the policy takes effect.

Mayor-elect Mamdani to outline New York priorities in first White House meeting
Mayor-elect Mamdani to outline New York priorities in first White House meeting

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On Friday, mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss New York City’s priorities, which will focus on public safety, economic security, and affordability.

On Friday, mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss New York City’s priorities, which will focus on public safety, economic security, and affordability.

Federal Court blocks Texas's redesigned congressional map
Federal Court blocks Texas's redesigned congressional map

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Three federal judges together decided that the Texas 2025 redistricting plan is likely a racial gerrymander in violation of the Constitution. The court prohibited the use of this plan in the 2026 midterm elections and thus gave effect to the 2021 map, which led to a Supreme Court appeal.

Three federal judges together decided that the Texas 2025 redistricting plan is likely a racial gerrymander in violation of the Constitution. The court prohibited the use of this plan in the 2026 midterm elections and thus gave effect to the 2021 map, which led to a Supreme Court appeal.

A Chicago woman was critically injured after being set on fire on a night CTA train
A Chicago woman was critically injured after being set on fire on a night CTA train

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By the time the firefighters reached the scene, a young lady was badly burnt in an attack that saw a man douse her with a highly flammable liquid and set her ablaze on a Chicago CTA Blue Line train, which lead to a massive emergency response and police pursuit of the criminal.

By the time the firefighters reached the scene, a young lady was badly burnt in an attack that saw a man douse her with a highly flammable liquid and set her ablaze on a Chicago CTA Blue Line train, which lead to a massive emergency response and police pursuit of the criminal.

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