Here are the cities where ICE raids are taking place
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Here are the cities where ICE raids are taking place

Immigration enforcement actions have begun to spread throughout major U.S. cities since President Donald Trump returned to office. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 956 persons were taken into custody on Sunday. However, according to an NBC News report, immigration officials made around 1,200 arrests that day, but only 613 of them—or roughly 52%—were classified as criminal arrests. The remaining individuals seemed to be either nonviolent criminals or those who had only crossed the border illegally. Being undocumented is not a criminal; rather, it is a civil offense. The following day, the number of arrests increased once further, according to the agency, which reported that 1,179 arrests and 853 detainers were made on Monday. There has been worry that law-abiding...
Selena Gomez reacts to politician who said she should be deported after video of her crying amid ICE raids
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Selena Gomez reacts to politician who said she should be deported after video of her crying amid ICE raids

A politician who stated Selena Gomez should be "deported" after she shared a since-deleted video of herself sobbing during recent immigration crackdowns was addressed by Selena Gomez. In response to the mass deportations that President Donald Trump ordered over the weekend, Gomez, whose paternal grandparents immigrated from Mexico, first uploaded a video to her Instagram Stories on Monday in which she sobbed. In the video, Gomez sobbed as she said, "My people are getting attack." "I'm so sorry, I wish I could do something, but I can't," Gomez responded. "I am at a loss for what to do. I swear, I'll try everything. Instagram Stories are supposed to be visible for 24 hours, however following a flurry of criticism, it seemed the video was later removed. A remark that Gomez posted—and later re...
Small investors bought the dip in Nvidia by a record amount Monday
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Small investors bought the dip in Nvidia by a record amount Monday

Despite the publication of a Chinese artificial intelligence model that damaged Nvidia's stock and resulted in an unprecedented $600 billion decline in market value, retail investors flocked to the chipmaker on Monday, indicating Main Street support for the company. Vanda Research data, which deducts total outflows from inflows, shows that on balance Monday, daily traders purchased more than $562 million worth of Nvidia shares. As institutional investors dumped the stock in large quantities, mom-and-pop investors bucked them, setting a record for daily net inflows into Nvidia. Individual support arrived as Nvidia saw its largest one-day drop since the start of the Covid outbreak in March 2020, plunging over 17%. The announcement that an AI model from the Chinese startup DeepSeek obtained o...
What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup shaking up tech stocks and spooking investors?
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What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup shaking up tech stocks and spooking investors?

Shortly after releasing a model of its artificial intelligence service that appeared to be comparable to ChatGPT and other U.S.-based competitors but required significantly less processing power for training, the Chinese tech startup DeepSeek shot to fame. Major stock price changes occurred on Monday as a result of the allegations against DeepSeek and the heightened interest in the firm. DeepSeek's influence has been extensive, evoking responses from public figures such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Donald Trump. What you should know about DeepSeek is as follows. What is DeepSeek and what does it do? A major language model AI product called DeepSeek offers a service akin to ChatGPT. Users can submit phrases or queries into DeepSeek using a computer program or phone app, and it ...
Home Security Camera Distributors Settle For $450,000 Over Lax Security in Eufy Cameras
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Home Security Camera Distributors Settle For $450,000 Over Lax Security in Eufy Cameras

(WNY News Now) Attorney General Letitia James of New York secured a settlement that holds Eufy camera distributors responsible for inadequate data protection procedures that exposed private home security footage. NEW YORK For failing to protect customers' private home security footage, New York Attorney General Letitia James obtained $450,000 from three companies that sell Eufy home security cameras. Under the eufy brand, a range of video cameras, video doorbells, and video smart locks are distributed by Fantasia Trading LLC, Power Mobile Life LLC, and Smart Innovation, LLC. Video streams from the cameras were not always properly encrypted, according to an Office of the Attorney General (OAG) inquiry, and anyone with the appropriate link could view them without authentication. In addit...
Trump’s effort to withhold federal funding will trigger ‘imminent legal action’
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Trump’s effort to withhold federal funding will trigger ‘imminent legal action’

Washington A long-running court dispute over the fundamental constitutional premise that Congress has the authority to determine how to spend taxpayer money is being fueled by the Trump administration's attempt to withhold government funding. Similar to President Donald Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship, the dispute is igniting legal action that may soon reach the Supreme Court, with some Democrats already indicating that they intend to file a lawsuit. The confrontation began when Trump's Office of Management and Budget released a statement on Monday ordering an immediate halt on spending on federal programs and aid. Even though the financing was authorized by Congress and signed into law, the administration stated that the goal is to assess such programs to make s...
South Carolina Employment Reaches Record High as Unemployment Declines
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South Carolina Employment Reaches Record High as Unemployment Declines

With notable accomplishments in employment, labor force participation, and job development, South Carolina ended 2024 on a positive note. The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reports that December witnessed a record number of residents employed, the greatest labor force in the state's history, and a continuous decline in the unemployment rate. Employment Trends Show Positive Growth According to the December seasonally adjusted employment statistics, there were 2,417,169 South Carolinians working, which is 4,580 more than in November 2024 and an astounding 21,742 more than in December 2023. The labor force of the state, which comprises those who are employed and those who are actively looking for work, increased by 2,583 over the previous month to 2,536,654. The labor fo...
A defiant Hamas displays its authority in Gaza, posing a challenge to Netanyahu
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A defiant Hamas displays its authority in Gaza, posing a challenge to Netanyahu

Once thought to be essential for containing them, the Hamas fighters were positioned near the Gaza border. As tens of thousands of Gazans returned to what was left of their houses in the north on Monday, eight highly armed men wearing what appeared to be immaculate military uniforms and the green headbands that are emblematic of Hamas perched atop concrete blocks at the Netzarim corridor. The warriors shook hands, gave water to onlookers, and took photographs while carrying their AK-47s strapped to their vests and covering their faces. The fighters' presence at a crossing considered essential for preventing Hamas from entering the northern part of Gaza, as seen and captured on camera by an NBC News crew in Gaza, raises serious concerns about one of Israel's declared goals in starting the w...
The best body washes for sensitive skin, according to experts who use them
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The best body washes for sensitive skin, according to experts who use them

As someone with sensitive and eczema, I can attest to the importance of choosing a body wash that is appropriate for your skin type in a world full of options. According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. William Huang, those with sensitive skin should pick a body wash that doesn't irritate or overdry their skin. For this reason, I talked to dermatologists on how to properly wash and take care of your skin as well as what to look for when purchasing a body wash for sensitive skin. Along with the body washes I've personally used, I also compiled a list of their top picks. GO Ahead and SkipHow did I choose the finest body washes for sensitive skin? What is the best body wash for sensitive skin? How can I shop for body washes for sensitive skin? Why should I trust NBC Select? Selected. ...
Trump’s funding freeze creates widespread confusion
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Trump’s funding freeze creates widespread confusion

Washington The Trump administration's sudden announcement Monday night of a block on almost all federal grants and loans has caused a great deal of consternation among Congress, the government, state programs, and nonprofits that depend on federal financing. All government agencies received a two-page, ambiguously written directive from the Office of Management and Budget on Monday night instructing them to temporarily halt any operations pertaining to the obligation or distribution of any federal financial assistance. Although the precise programs that would be discontinued are unknown, OMB also sent a supplementary paper requesting information on over 2,600 programs from federal departments that provide funding, including: School meals for low-income students The WIC nutrition...