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Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump has just passed his first immigration bill. The bill, called the Laken Riley Act, passed the House with a 263-156 vote, garnering support from 46 Democrats. This vote marked a significant shift within the party, as Democrats had largely opposed the measure throughout much of last year. JUST IN: The House passed an amended version of the Laken Riley Act on a vote of 263-156, teeing up major immigration reform at the start of Pres. Trump’s second administration. Forty-six Democrats joined Republicans in voting in favor of the bill. https://t.co/q95j1buhJg pic.twitter.com/4U4s0Wi10l —…

View gallery Image Credit: Anadolu via Getty Images Los Angeles County has been under a blanket of ash and smoke for nearly one week. Countless residents lost their homes and are displaced, including multiple celebrities, and more than 10 fatalities have been reported so far. As evacuations continue, many Southern California residents are wondering how they can forge ahead after the devastation. And as millions around the country watch the destruction unfold, they want to know how many fires are currently in L.A. More than 20,000 acres in L.A. have been burned, and homes were reduced to rubble in the…

Apple stores targeted over the space of two-and-a-half weeks include Battersea Power Station and Regent Street, the Metropolitan Police said. Three 15-year-old boys from Lambeth, a 17-year-old-boy from Lambeth, a 17-year-old-boy from Bromley, a 14-year-old-boy from Croydon, a 13-year-old boy from Lambeth and a 16-year-old boy from Cambridge were charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to steal from a shop and appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. Layth Al-Darraji, 18, of no fixed address was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and conspiracy to steal from a shop. A 13-year-old boy from Lambeth and a 14-year-old-boy from…

Image Credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images Leave it to The New York Times to have an addicting yet educational word game to crack! Since “Connections” is one of the publication’s most popular games, the answer for today, January 23, 2025, was a tough one to solve. Luckily, we’ve got the hints and the final answer to today’s puzzle. How to Play ‘Connections’ “Connections” begins with a set of 16 words in a grid, and players have to separate the words into four related groups. The difficulty of each category is marked in the colors yellow, green, blue and purple. Yellow is…

Image Credit: Getty Images The famous New York Times word game, “Wordle,” has become a global addiction. All players have six tries to guess the five-letter answer for each day’s “Wordle” in the games section of the publication. So, what was today’s Wordle answer? See the hints for the January 23, 2025, Wordle and the answer by scrolling all the way down below. What Is Today’s Wordle Hint? The Wordle hint for January 23, 2025, is: It’s a word often used to describe a higher rank or position. What Letter Does Today’s Wordle Start With? Today’s Wordle starts with the letter U. Are There Any Repeated Letters in Today’s Wordle? There is…

A Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarine was deployed to warn off a Russian spy ship operating in the English Channel, the government has revealed.The hunter-killer submarine surfaced close to the Russian vessel The Yantar which was loitering over critical undersea cables.HMS Somerset (foreground) shadowing the Russian ship YantarThe first incident occurred in November, but earlier this week, the Yantar returned to UK waters and the Royal Navy’s rules of engagement were changed to allow warships to sail closer to the spy vessel to monitor its activities, the Defence Secretary, John Healey, said in a Commons statement.In a direct message to President…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump is taking significant steps to eliminate DEI programs at the federal level. A memo from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, issued Tuesday evening, instructed that all federal DEI employees be placed on leave by Wednesday night. Learn more below. What Does DEI Mean? The term “DEI” stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, while “DEIA” adds Accessibility. Under the Joe Biden administration, executive orders were signed to expand federal workplace protections, covering groups such as pregnant workers, military spouses, caregivers, and others. What DEI Programs Exist in the U.S.? Former President…

Image Credit: Getty Images After taking the Oath of Office, Donald Trump was sworn in again as president of the United States on January 20, 2025. Upon returning to the White House, he signed multiple executive orders — one of which effectively ends all DEI federal programs, and therefore, those employees’ jobs. Learn more about the situation, including what DEI programs are and whether or not those federal workers were laid off yet. What Does DEI Mean? The term “DEI” stands for diversity, equity and inclusion. Typically, in workplaces, some employees are either required or encouraged to take workplace diversity…

Image Credit: SOPA Images/LightRocket via Gett The streaming giant has announced, yet again, another price increase. We’ve all been watching it increase year after year, and 2025 is no different. Find out how much it’ll cost you to stream your shows below! How Much Did a Netflix Subscription Cost Before? Netflix’s ad-tier subscription used to cost $6.99. A standard subscription used to be $15.49. And a premium subscription used to be $22.99. How Much Is Netflix Increasing Its Price in 2025? Netflix has raised all its subscription prices once again. The ad-tier subscription is now $7.99. A standard subscription is…

Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Donald Trump has been sworn into office, making history as not only the 45th president of the United States but now also the 47th president. His inauguration followed the conclusion of Joe Biden’s term as the 46th president in January 2025. During his inaugural speech, as quoted on the White House website, Trump declared,  “We will stand bravely, we will live proudly, we will dream boldly, and nothing will stand in our way because we are Americans.  The future is ours, and our golden age has just begun.” Leading up to the inauguration on…