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During Tuesday's first confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump's new Cabinet, Pete Hegseth presented himself as a "change agent" to head the Defense Department, while Democrats criticized him as unsuited for any military leadership position. Hegseth stated in his introductory speech that if he were confirmed as defense secretary, his objectives would be to rebuild our military, restore the warrior mentality, and reestablish deterrence. Politics shouldn't be involved in military affairs, unlike the current administration. Hegseth declared, "We are American warriors, not Republicans or Democrats." Our expectations will be high, and they will be equal—which is a very different phrase than equitable. The heated meeting, which was repeatedly disrupted by protesters less than an h...

The Young Lords Organization was founded by renowned Puerto Rican civil rights activist Jos "Cha Cha" Jimnez, who passed away. His age was 76. Daisy Rodriguez, Jim Nenez's sister, initially revealed his death on Facebook Friday morning. Jimnez established the Young Lords Organization in 1968 in one of the poorest areas in Chicago, Lincoln Park. According to the Library of Congress, he turned what was formerly a street gang in Puerto Rico into a community-based organization and political force that was influenced by and modeled after the Black Panther Party. The Young Lords promoted jobs, cheap housing, education, and access to health care. Additionally, it led neighborhood initiatives that helped standardize the present federal children's nutrition program by offering free medical clinics ...

While one person remained with his son who had cerebral palsy and was unable to leave, at least two of the victims died in the Southern California wildfire attempted to defend the homes where they had spent decades raising families. In the Los Angeles area, deadly flames driven by dry weather and strong windserupted Tuesday, resulting in the known deaths of twenty-four persons. Approximately 180,000 people have been displaced from their homes, and thousands of buildings have been destroyed. According to officials, the actual number of fatalities is unknown because communities are still being destroyed by the fires. What we currently know about the victims is as follows: Anthony and Justin Mitchell According to Anthony Mitchell, his father was a "protector" who would stop at nothing to k...

LONDON—Months after completing chemotherapy, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday that her cancer is in remission. The wife of the heir to the throne, Prince William, posted on Instagram, "I am relieved to be in remission now and I am still focused on recovery." Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer knows that acclimating to a new normal takes time. But, she continued, "I am looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead." There's a lot to anticipate. We appreciate everyone's ongoing assistance. The princess also expressed gratitude for the treatment she received from The princess Marsden Hospital, one of the top oncology centers in the United Kingdom. Her words, "We couldn't have asked for more," In a shocking video statement in March, Kate disclosed that she had cancer. S...

According to a person involved in the event's preparation, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg will be present at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday. Together with other significant attendees, such as elected leaders and Trump's Cabinet nominees, they will occupy a prominent position on the platform during the event. Over the past year, all three of the tech giants have tried to gain favor with Trump, with Musk contributing over a quarter of a billion dollars in campaign contributions to help elect Trump. Since supporting Trump for president in July, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla as well as the co-lead of DOGEMusk, a new Trump government advisory organization, has been by Trump's side on numerous occasions. This month, Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, reorganized his co...

Michelle Obama's office announced Tuesday that she will not be attending Donald Trump's inauguration. It is confirmed that former President Barack Obama would be present at the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies. According to the announcement, former first lady Michelle Obama will not be present at the impending inauguration. Her absence was not explained. Michelle Obama did not go to former President Jimmy Carter's burial ceremony last week either. President Joe Biden and Jill Biden, President-elect Trump and Melania Trump, Barack Obama, George W. and Laura Bush, and Bill and Hillary Clinton were present. Since her husband's inauguration in 2009, Michelle Obama has been present at all of them, including the inauguration of Trump in 2017, the year he succeeded Obama. She admitted on her 2023 episod...

While one person remained with his son who had cerebral palsy and was unable to leave, at least two of the victims died in the Southern California wildfire attempted to defend the homes where they had spent decades raising families. In the Los Angeles area, deadly flames driven by dry weather and strong windserupted Tuesday, resulting in the known deaths of twenty-four persons. Approximately 180,000 people have been displaced from their homes, and thousands of buildings have been destroyed. According to officials, the actual number of fatalities is unknown because communities are still being destroyed by the fires. What we currently know about the victims is as follows: Anthony and Justin Mitchell According to Anthony Mitchell, his father was a "protector" who would stop at nothing to k...

Numerous sites with a place in film and cultural history have been among the thousands of buildings burned or damaged by this week's catastrophic wildfires in Southern California. Authorities say at least 16 people have been killed in the Los Angeles region fires, which have destroyed homes, businesses, and schools at a startling rate. Pacific Palisades, a wealthy enclave west of downtown Los Angeles that the Beach Boys mentioned in Surfin USA, their 1963 hymn to sunny coastal California living, is one of the regions most severely affected. The following are a some of the famous sites that have sustained damage: Palisades Charter High School: This public school has frequently used as the backdrop for Hollywood movies, such as the 2003 Freaky Friday remake starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie L...

A series of fierce wildfires that raged over the Los Angeles area last week were fueled by strong winds and dry conditions. They destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed at least 24 people, some of whom perished attempting to stop the fires from engulfing their homes. Two of the fires were linked to an undetermined number of serious injuries, according to a Los Angeles County fire official, while a city official in Los Angeles called the night of January 7 one of the most terrible and catastrophic she had ever witnessed in her area of the city. For live coverage, click this link. According to climate scientist Daniel Swain, the more information we get, the worse this appears to be. What we know about the flames is as follows. Where are the fires? On the morning of January 7, a bru...

Over the past few days, wildfires have destroyed over 37,000 acres of the Los Angeles metropolitan region, burning over 12,000 buildings, forcing over 150,000 people to relocate, and killing at least 24 people. In order to support California's recovery efforts, the White House made federal disaster funding available to the state on Tuesday, the day the fires first broke out. Worldwide donations have also poured in as a result of the tragedy. Stay tuned for real-time updates. Here are the best ways you can support Los Angeles' recovery efforts as the fires continue to burn and the city prepares for a potential recovery. Long-term giving The Center for Disaster Philanthropy's president and CEO, Patricia McIlreavy, emphasized that the Los Angeles community will require gifts that go be...