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Record 2024 Tornado Outbreaks Cost Billions, Raise Climate Change Concerns

The U.S. recorded 1,762 tornadoes in 2024, the highest number in a decade, causing 24 weather disasters exceeding \$1 billion in damage each; six of these were tornado outbreaks, with the July outbreak producing over 79 tornadoes across five states, causing \$2.4 billion in damage.

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US Designates Teacher Wrongfully Detained in Russia

The U.S. State Department has designated Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania history teacher serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for drug possession, as wrongfully detained, shifting his case to the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs to expedite his release.

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Brutal Beating of Inmate Robert Brooks Sparks Outrage and Calls for Reform in New York Correctional System

Robert Brooks, a 43-year-old Black man, died on December 10th in a New York hospital after being violently beaten by correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility in Oneida County, New York, sparking outrage and reigniting the debate on racism and violence in the US justice system; 13 off...

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Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in the U.S., Exceeding Previous Years' Winter Peaks

Norovirus outbreaks are surging in the U.S. this winter, with 91 outbreaks reported during the week of December 5th—surpassing previous years' maximum of 65 outbreaks for that week—according to the CDC. The virus, highly contagious and responsible for millions of illnesses annually, necessitates pre...

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Trump Seeks Delay in TikTok Ban, Prioritizing Political Resolution

President-elect Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court to postpone the January 19, 2025 deadline for a TikTok ban in the U.S., seeking a political solution while acknowledging national security concerns raised by the bipartisan Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.

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US Homelessness Reaches Record High in 2024

The number of homeless people in the US reached a record high of over 770,000 in 2024, an 18% increase from 2023, driven by factors such as the worsening affordable housing crisis, the end of pandemic aid, the influx of asylum seekers, and natural disasters.

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Competing Amicus Briefs Filed in Supreme Court Regarding TikTok

Republican attorneys general from Virginia and Montana, along with President-elect Trump, filed amicus briefs with the Supreme Court regarding TikTok's US operations; state attorneys general want TikTok to sever ties with the CCP due to data security concerns, while Trump wants to postpone a ban unt...

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Corporate DEI Programs Face Backlash in 2024

In 2024, facing social and political pressure, many major US corporations reduced or ended their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs; several states also banned DEI in public universities, reversing a trend of widespread corporate support following the 2020 social justice movement.

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Severe Weather System to Impact Southeast and East Coast, Following Deadly Tornadoes

A severe weather system, following deadly tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi, is expected to bring tornadoes and thunderstorms to the Southeast and East Coast on Sunday, causing power outages affecting over 180,000 people and flight delays at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

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Michigan Man Beaten to Death While Saving Dog

On Christmas Eve in Madison Heights, Michigan, Robert \"Bobby\" Cavanaugh, 60, was beaten to death with a pipe by Rodney Beasley, 68, after intervening in an incident of animal abuse; Beasley has been arrested and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, but charges may be upgraded.

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Record High US Homelessness in 2024: 771,480 Individuals Affected"

A US government report revealed a record 771,480 people were experiencing homelessness in January 2024, an 18% increase largely due to inflation, high housing costs, and the end of pandemic-era rental assistance programs, disproportionately impacting Black and Latino/Hispanic communities and childre...

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U.S. Homelessness Rises 18% in 2024

The 2024 HUD report reveals a significant 18% increase in U.S. homelessness, reaching over 770,000 individuals, primarily due to a rise in asylum seekers, insufficient affordable housing, and natural disasters; however, veteran homelessness saw an 8% decrease.

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