Day: January 16, 2025

US House Speaker Mike Johnson has removed Republican Representative Michael R. Turner of Ohio from the chairmanship of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Johnson confirmed on Wednesday. This move comes amid growing pressure on Trump’s administration to distance itself from partisan politics in intelligence gathering and analysis. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/15/ukraine-hawk-removed-house-intelligence-role-reportedly-trump-request

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been locked in a long-standing battle with Ripple over its XRP cryptocurrency, alleging that it was issued in breach of the law. However, with Donald Trump’s incoming administration taking office on January 20, investors are hopeful that regulatory woes may soon disappear. XRP, which has a market … Read more

A new study by Boston researchers has found a significant link between long-term consumption of processed red meat and an elevated risk of dementia. The findings come as existing research suggests the number of Americans developing dementia will double by 2060, with over 1 million new cases annually expected due to the aging population. The … Read more

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has made history by detecting a record number of new stars in a distant galaxy. The telescope, which is the largest and most complex space observatory serving thousands of astronomers worldwide, captured an image revealing 44 individual stars in a galaxy 6.5 billion light-years away from Earth. Astronomers used the … Read more

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued John Deere & Company, alleging that the company unfairly restricts farmers’ ability to repair their own equipment or through independent shops. The lawsuit, filed alongside the attorneys general of Illinois and Minnesota, aims to halt what the FTC views as anticompetitive conduct. The complaint claims that John Deere’s … Read more

A former late-night talk show host, Jay Leno, has been spotted serving meals to firefighters battling wildfires in the Los Angeles area. He was seen driving a vintage fire truck to a Pacific Palisades site where he served hot meals to Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters. Leno’s support comes as the city faces devastating wildfires … Read more

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued agricultural equipment company Deere & Company, alleging it holds a monopoly on repair services that raises costs and creates delays for farmers. The lawsuit claims Deere’s tactics force customers to rely on authorized dealers for equipment fixes, limiting their ability to repair their own equipment or use independent … Read more

US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officials Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda are set to begin overhauling the agency’s cryptocurrency policies, potentially as early as next week when President-elect Donald Trump takes power. The pair, who have been described as crypto enthusiasts, are expected to kick off the process by initiating guidance or rules clarifying … Read more

Google has made its entire Workspace suite, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet, free for users to access all AI features without any additional cost. The move comes as the tech giant continues to compete with Microsoft and OpenAI in building an AI-powered office suite. Prior to this change, businesses had to pay $20 per … Read more

Conor McGregor, the UFC fighter, is facing a new civil lawsuit filed by a 49-year-old Wall Street vice president. The woman alleges that McGregor sexually assaulted her in a bathroom at the Kaseya Center in Miami after Game 4 of the NBA finals on June 9, 2023. According to the lawsuit, arena staff served McGregor … Read more