Los Angeles jurors heard opening statements Monday as plaintiffs and state prosecutors accused Meta and YouTube of designing addictive features that harmed children. Plaintiffs claim algorithms, endless scrolling and notifications prioritized engagement over safety; New Mexico prosecutors said Meta concealed risks and targeted minors. Meta disputed those claims, citing safety...
Washington — This week the United States and India announced a framework for an interim trade agreement intended to expand reciprocal market access. On Feb. 10 the White House released a fact sheet saying India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on US industrial goods and a broad set of agricultural...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to bar the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor from opening until the United States receives compensation and “fairness and respect” from Canada. Trump posted the demand on Truth Social, cited Canadian ownership of the bridge, complaints about Canadian tariffs...
Los Angeles: A federal judge on Monday blocked California’s law banning federal immigration agents from wearing facial coverings, while upholding a requirement that agents display agency identification and badge numbers. Judge Christina Snyder said the 'No Secret Police Act' unlawfully discriminated against federal officers because it did not apply to...
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday as Alex Murdaugh’s attorneys asked justices to overturn March 2023 convictions for the murders of his wife and son. Defense lawyers argued alleged jury tampering, prejudicial evidence and trial errors, citing comments by former Colleton County clerk Becky Hill...
Washington Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledged this week that he met Jeffrey Epstein twice after Epstein’s 2008 conviction and took a 2012 lunch on Epstein’s private island, reversing past statements that he cut ties in 2005. The Justice Department released documents in January that included emails and travel plans; Lutnick...
United States — State lawmakers and citizen campaigns across multiple states proposed or advanced measures this winter to reduce or eliminate property taxes. Legislatures in Georgia and Florida moved bills to expand homestead exemptions and phase out assessments, local councils adjusted budgets in response, and an Ohio petition drive seeks...
Ogden, Utah. Local and regional experts published a series of HelloNation articles this week offering practical guidance on home systems, vehicles, insurance, and end‑of‑life planning. HVAC, auto maintenance, concrete coating, and insurance professionals outlined routine actions—cleaning heat pump condensers, scheduled fluid changes, multi‑layer garage floor systems, and distinctions between replacement...
United States — Multiple companies reported fourth-quarter results this week, with semiconductor, utility and cybersecurity firms publishing revenue and earnings figures. ON Semiconductor, Amkor Technology, Diodes, Duke Energy and Rapid7 released quarterly profits and revenue that largely met or exceeded analyst expectations, while Duke missed per-share forecasts. Companies provided guidance...
Gainesville, Georgia — A single-engine plane made an emergency landing on Browns Bridge Road Monday after the pilot reported engine trouble after takeoff from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport, officials said. The Hawker Beechcraft Bonanza struck three vehicles around 12:10 p.m., dislodging a fuel tank and sending two people to a...
