January 10, 2025 Supreme Court weighs TikTok ban Friday; national security, free speech arguments are considered The Supreme Court agreed to fast-track TikTok's request for review, and the Supreme Court hearing comes just nine days before a U.S. ban takes effect.
January 9, 2025 House Republicans introduce bill to repurchase Panama Canal after Trump raises concerns of Chinese control Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced the Panama Canal Repurchase Act, co-sponsored by 15 other House Republicans, amid President-elect Trump's concerns.
January 9, 2025 Panama Canal CEO denies Trump claim that China in control, says end of Carter neutrality treaty means 'chaos' The Panama Canal Authority leader denied that China controls the waterway, warning President-elect Trump against ending the Neutrality Treaty.
January 9, 2025 The historic importance of Greenland for US national security as debate over island's future roars on President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments on Greenland has put the world's largest island, a district of Denmark, to the top of many foreign policy discussions. Experts weigh in on its importance to US national security.
January 8, 2025 Virus outbreak in China sparks pandemic concerns: What to know about HMPV Cases of human metapneumovirus, or HMPV, a contagious virus that can lead to respiratory disease, is reportedly spiking in northern China. Infectious disease experts say risk to the U.S. is low.
January 7, 2025 Biden admin working to effectively ban cigarettes in 11th hour proposal a 'gift' to cartels, expert says A proposed FDA rule could effectively ban cigarettes currently on the market in favor of products with less nicotine. Cartels running the black market could benefit, an expert warns.
January 7, 2025 Earthquake 50 miles from Mount Everest leaves at least 126 dead in Tibet A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Tibet, reportedly killing at least 126 on the Chinese side of the border and damaging more than 1,000 homes.
January 7, 2025 CDC monitoring possible spike of HMPV cases in China The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is a reported spike in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, and they are monitoring it closely.
January 4, 2025 Bernie Sanders hits out at H-1B visa program for replacing American jobs with 'indentured servants' Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is weighing on the H-1B visa debate amid a fight within the GOP about the controversial visa program and how it is being used.
January 3, 2025 China rolls out its crime-fighting ball to chase down criminals A Chinese company has developed a spherical, 276-pound law enforcement robot that has been chasing down criminals at impressive speeds.