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Lauren Feiner

Brendan Carr is officially in charge of the FCC

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Brendan Carr is now formally the chair of the Federal Communications Commission, giving him the power to set the agency’s agenda and usher through a host of regulations with major implications for the tech and media industries as soon as he has a Republican majority.

In a statement, Carr named a few areas of focus: “issues ranging from tech and media regulation to unleashing new opportunities for jobs and growth through agency actions on spectrum,...

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Justine Calma

Donald Trump pulls US out of Paris climate agreement

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Donald Trump has once again taken the US out of the landmark Paris climate agreement, abandoning the global effort to limit climate change. Trump signed an executive order today to exit.

The Paris accord was adopted in 2015, committing nearly 200 countries including the US to working together to stop global average temperatures from rising much higher than they have already. 2024 was the hottest year on record, beating the previous record...

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Greg Wyshynski

McDavid, Myers banned 3 games for cross-checks

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid and Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers have both been suspended three games for illegal cross-checks.

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40 Cheap Products That Look Waaaay More Expensive Than Their Actual Price Tag

Get ready to elevate your lifestyle without maxing out your credit card.

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Jay Peters

Vivek Ramaswamy steps down from DOGE

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Vivek Ramaswamy has stepped down from co-leading President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), according to the Associated Press. The official line as to why Ramaswamy is moving on is that he plans to run for elected office — he reportedly intends to run for Ohio governor.

“Vivek Ramaswamy played a critical role in helping us create DOGE,” spokesperson Anna Kelly says in the statement to the Associated Press....

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27 Reviewer-Loved Products That Prove You’re Not The Only One Dealing With Kinda Embarrassing Body Issues

You can finally close all those tabs in your private browser; I have the solutions you've been searching for.

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David Gilbert

Neo-Nazis Love the Nazi-Like Salutes Elon Musk Made at Trump's Inauguration

The far right is celebrating what it views as a clear signal from the X owner and Donald Trump associate, who made the gestures on stage Monday.

Mashable

Samsung Galaxy AI features leak ahead of Unpacked 2025

A new leak has seemingly revealed the hotly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S25 will see a major Galaxy AI upgrade.

The new leak comes from veteran smartphone leaker Evan Blass, who published what seems to be a marketing video showing off some of the new features coming to Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite of features.

These features are expected to launch alongside the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, which will likely be unveiled at Samsung’s latest Galaxy Unpacked event, set to take place on Wednesday,...

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6 Trump Inauguration speech highlights — and how the internet reacted

Donald Trump is officially the 47th President as of Inauguration Day. In a 30-minute speech, Trump proclaimed that "the golden age of America begins right now," and promised many changes. Here are a few of them below, along with how viewers on social media reacted to it:

Declaring a national emergency at the southern border

Trump ran on an anti-immigration stance, discussing ending birthright citizenship and planning sweeping deportations during his campaign. On Monday, Trump mentioned that he...

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Bitcoin hits all-time high on Inauguration Day

Bitcoin surged to an all-time high on Monday, hours before Donald Trump took office as President of the United States.

Over the course of Monday, Bitcoin spiked to $109,350 before dipping below $105,000.

President Trump has talked about cryptocurrency on numerous occasions in the leadup to taking office again. Bitcoin started gaining steam over the week before the inauguration, with speculation rising that Trump would announce a Bitcoin-related executive order.

According to reports, Trump is...

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18 British Tweets That Prove, Whatever The Weather, Brits Have The Best Sense Of Humour

"I love that The Traitors is basically Raven for adults"

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Mark Schofield

14 2025 NFL Draft prospects to watch during Notre Dame-Ohio State

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College football will crown a national champion on Monday night, but the NFL Draft is always looming

The inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff draws to a close tonight, when Ohio State and Notre Dame meet to decide a national champion.

But the NFL Draft is always looming.

Tonight several NFL Draft prospects will get a chance to not just help their team win a title, but also to put one last argument in front of NFL scouts ahead of draft season. For fans...

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Jamison Hensley

Ravens believe Lamar will win SB: 'It's inevitable'

Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard said it's only a matter of time before superstar QB Lamar Jackson wins a Super Bowl.

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ESPN

Colts hiring Anarumo as new DC, sources say

The Colts are hiring Lou Anarumo as their new defensive coordinator, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

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Michael D. Shear

Trump’s inaugural address centers on pledge to lift a country in ‘decline’

In his second Inaugural Address, the president reprised dark themes from his first and laid out an expansive policy agenda.

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Peter Baker

For Trump, a Vindication for the Man and His Movement

Donald John Trump took the oath of office again during a ceremony in the Capitol, promising a new “golden age of America” four years after he was evicted by voters.

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Ash Parrish

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a refreshing take on the legendary series

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After previous games failed to live up to expectations, Origins is a vast improvement.

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David Gilbert

The Donald Trump 2.0 Grift Is Already On

Spearheaded by the president's own memecoin, people including Donald Trump are rushing to cash in on Donald Trump’s inauguration and second term in office.

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David Gilbert

The White House Website Is Basically a Marvel Movie Trailer Now

The updated White House website now features a Donald Trump hype video complete with helicopters, saluting, fighter jets, and a bald eagle.

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