By The News Service of Florida A state panel this week decided to hold off on revising Florida population projections because of potential effects from new federal and state immigration policies. The panel, known as the Demographic Estimating Conference, meets periodically to analyze the state’s population. It met Tuesday and said in an executive summary […]
The Justice Department sued Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County yesterday over their laws limiting the involvement of local police in the enforcement of federal immigration policies, areas commonly known as “sanctuary” jurisdictions. The lawsuit came a day after newly sworn-in Attorney General Pam Bondi called for such regions to be federally defunded. At least a dozen states […]
The largest study on cannabis and its impact on brain function suggests the use of the substance has a statistically significant effect on working memory, per findings released yesterday. Researchers examined 1,003 individuals ages 22 to 36 using brain imaging technology. Participants were categorized based on their lifetime usage: Heavy users had used cannabis more than 1,000 times, moderate […]
Around 1,500 active-duty troops will be sent to the US-Mexico border in the coming days to assist with security measures, defense officials said yesterday. The move operationalizes one of President Donald Trump’s central campaign promises—to stem the flow of migrants entering the country—and a declaration of national emergency he signed shortly after being sworn in Monday. Border […]
Donald Trump, 78, was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States at the Capitol Rotunda yesterday, officially beginning his second nonconsecutive term. JD Vance, 40, became the third-youngest vice president in US history. Watch Trump’s inaugural address here, or read the transcript here. Trump’s inauguration is the first to feature foreign leaders in attendance, including […]
The American Cancer Society’s latest report reveals a significant shift in cancer trends. The overall cancer mortality rate in the US declined by 34% from 1991 to 2022, preventing approximately 4.5 million deaths. However, cancer rates are rising among women and younger adults, with women under 50 now having cancer rates 82% higher than men, up from […]
At least 15 people were killed and 30 injured after an attacker intentionally drove a pickup truck through a crowd on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street during New Year’s Eve festivities. Officials are describing the attack as an act of terrorism. The driver was killed in a shootout with police shortly after exiting the vehicle. Officials identified […]
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the insurance division of UnitedHealth Group, was shot and killed yesterday in what police called a targeted attack in Manhattan. The company was holding its annual investor day at the Hilton Hotel. A search for the suspect is underway. The 50-year-old Thompson was arriving around 6:45 am ET when the suspect, wearing […]
President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, last night, weeks before the younger Biden was due to be sentenced for federal gun and tax evasion charges. The announcement marked a reversal for the president, who had previously vowed not to interfere on his son’s behalf. Hunter faced up to 25 years in prison after being convicted this […]
The Biden administration introduced a proposal yesterday to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage to include popular weight-loss medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. The initiative, led by the Department of Health and Human Services, would classify obesity as a treatable disease to reduce associated health risks including heart disease and diabetes. Roughly 40% of Americans are considered clinically obese. Weight-loss drugs […]