Meta said Wednesday it would pay $25 million to settle a four-year-old lawsuit from President Donald Trump over the social media company's decision to suspend Trump's accounts after the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. read more
What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County neighborhoods destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires. The batteries are a major challenge in the early stages of the debris removal process after two of the most destructive wildfires on record in California. The batteries power plug-in hybrid cars and EVs, many of which were destroyed by flames in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. The batteries also are found in laptops, cellphones and other items left behind as residents evacuated the neighborhoods.
NASA astronauts who have been on the International Space Station since June 2024 are still in high spirits despite not being able to return to Earth. read more
An American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided Wednesday night near Reagan National Airport, crashing into the Potomac River. The American Airlines flight had 64 people on board and the helicopter had three. Dozens of bodies have been pulled from the river but, so far, no survivors have been found. read more
Residents in the Bronx voiced their concerns and frustration about a 2,200-bed migrant shelter being proposed without community input. The shelter, which was the subject of Monday night's community meeting, would house over 2,000 men on Bruckner Boulevard in the Mott Haven section. With no vote or opinions from residents, the mayor's Office of Asylum seekers Operations plans to open the shelter as soon as late February. According to officials, the seven-floor facility will have 24/7 on-site security, as well as an 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. At the heated community board meeting, concerns were raised about prioritizing single men over women and families, potential safety issues and a lack of communication from city officials. read more
Department of Social Prosperity. An Orwellian dream, run, don't walk.