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Flu Surge Hits 40 U.S. States as Holiday Season Peaks, CDC Reports

04 Jan 2025 12:42 PM IST

Flu activity rises nationwide with increased hospitalizations and 1,234 reported cases of influenza A during Week 52, according to CDC data.

Trump Criticizes Flag-Lowering Order Ahead of Inauguration

04 Jan 2025 12:10 PM IST

President-elect Trump voices frustration over U.S. flags being lowered to half-staff in honor of Jimmy Carter's death, a decision that will last through his inauguration week.

U.S. Allocate 6 Million to Strengthen Bird Flu Monitoring and Prevention

U.S. Allocate $306 Million to Strengthen Bird Flu Monitoring and Prevention

04 Jan 2025 11:38 AM IST

The U.S. invests $306 million to strengthen bird flu monitoring, safeguard human and animal health, and enhance food safety measures.

Gabriel Boric Becomes First Latin American Leader to Visit South Pole

04 Jan 2025 11:21 AM IST

Chile’s President Gabriel Boric makes history as the first Latin American leader to visit the South Pole, reaffirming Chile’s Antarctic claims and commitment to climate research.

Joe Biden Blocks Nippon Steel’s .9 Billion Bid for US Steel Over National Security Concerns

Joe Biden Blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.9 Billion Bid for US Steel Over National Security Concerns

04 Jan 2025 10:13 AM IST

President Joe Biden has blocked a $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns.

WATCH: JD Vance’s Reaction Goes Viral as Kamala Harris Swears in New U.S. Senators

04 Jan 2025 10:03 AM IST

A video of JD Vance laughing during Vice President Kamala Harris’s swearing-in of new U.S. senators has quickly gone viral.

Shooting in Washington D.C. Leaves Several Injured, Four Hospitalized: Reports

04 Jan 2025 09:31 AM IST

A shooting incident in Washington D.C. on Thursday evening reportedly left at least four to five individuals injured, sparking an active investigation by local authorities.

US Approves .6 Billion Missile Sale to Japan Amid Rising Tensions

US Approves $3.6 Billion Missile Sale to Japan Amid Rising Tensions

04 Jan 2025 08:09 AM IST

US approved a $3.6 billion missile sale to Japan to strengthen its defense against China’s growing assertiveness. The deal, which requires Congress’ approval, aims to boost Japan’s security and support US national interests

No Terror Links in Tesla Blast, Soldier Struggled with PTSD: FBI Confirms

04 Jan 2025 06:45 AM IST

The FBI confirmed that the soldier, a decorated Green Beret involved in the Cybertruck explosion outside a Las Vegas Trump hotel, suffered from PTSD. Seven people were injured in the blast.

President Biden Reaches Out To Families Of Victims Ahead Of New Orleans Trip

04 Jan 2025 06:22 AM IST

The attack took place when Army veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a pickup truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing at least 14 people and injuring approximately 30 others.