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ReutersTrump administration drops transgender care leak case against Texas doctor
U.S. prosecutors on Friday dropped charges against a Texas doctor and self-described whistleblower on transgender care for minors, who was accused of illegally gaining access to records about patients not under his care at Texas Children's Hospital. Just days after Republican President Donald Trump returned to office on Monday, federal prosecutors in Houston moved to dismiss the case they brought in June against Dr. Eithan Haim, whose prosecution had been sharply criticized by conservatives. Ryan Patrick, Haim's attorney, called the prosecution's legal theory "novel."
- Associated Press
Democrats' Minnesota House boycott echoes earlier walkouts in other states
Democrats in the Minnesota House who have boycotted daily sessions are using tactics that lawmakers around the country have tried at least two dozen times before to thwart their opponents. Minnesota Democrats are trying to prevent Republicans from taking advantage of a temporary one-seat majority caused by a vacancy in a Democratic-leaning seat, and the chamber is expected to return to 67-67 after a special election. Democrats asked the state Supreme Court to intervene, and the court sided with them Friday, ruling that the Minnesota Constitution requires 68 members present for the House to conduct business, meaning at least one Democrat has to show up.
- Yahoo Sports
Jaguars' secrecy about Liam Coen plans could have helped them satisfy Rooney Rule: Report
Jacksonville officially announced Coen as the team's new head coach on Friday after a messy hiring process.
- Storyful
Marines Sent to Mexico Border to Assist Border Patrol, White House Says
The White House said on Friday, January 24, that the US Marine Corps were assisting with border patrol, several days after the Defense Department said it would send 1,500 troops and additional assets to the southern border.The announcement followed an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, declaring a national emergency at the southern border and directing more resources there.Footage released by the White House on Friday shows personnel at the border of San Diego and Tijuana. According to reports, service members began arriving in San Diego on Thursday evening.The US Marines said on Friday that approximately 500 marines and sailors were deployed to the southern border “to carry out directed missions to secure the border, and protect and defend the territorial integrity of the US.” Credit: The White House via Storyful
- Yahoo TV UK
The Traitors fans 'gutted' as favourites are banished minutes from the end
Fans wanted to see Alexander and Frankie get to the very end of the game.
- Reuters
Ben & Jerry's accuses Unilever of muzzling it because of Trump
Ben & Jerry's on Friday ratcheted up its censorship lawsuit against Unilever, accusing its parent company of suppressing a social policy statement the U.S. ice cream maker wanted to release because it mentioned President Donald Trump. The allegation came in an amended complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, where Ben & Jerry's in November accused Unilever of silencing its attempts to express support for Palestinian refugees and end military aid to Israel, and threatening to dismantle its independent board. Ben & Jerry's wants a court order freeing the board to continue oversight of its social mission, and requiring Unilever to honor its commitment to make $25 million of payments to groups chosen by the ice cream company.
- Reuters
Trump says he will order FEMA overhaul on tour of disaster-hit North Carolina
SWANNANOA, North Carolina (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Friday to sign an executive order to overhaul or eliminate the main federal agency that responds to natural disasters, saying he preferred that states be given federal money to handle disasters themselves. Trump, on his first trip since reclaiming the presidency on Monday, accused the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of bungling emergency relief efforts in North Carolina, which was devastated by flooding from Hurricane Helene in September. "FEMA has turned out to be a disaster," he said during a tour of a neighborhood destroyed by Helene where trees were downed and homes had boarded-up windows.
- Reuters
Target ending DEI initiatives amid Trump's order on diversity programs
(Reuters) -Target is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion program this year, the retailer said on Friday, becoming the latest U.S. firm to step away from such policies in the face of severe scrutiny from conservative groups. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump issued executive orders directing federal agencies to terminate DEI programs and urged private companies to end "illegal DEI discrimination and preferences." Target's stores host LGBTQ-related goods during Pride month, attracting a more diverse customer base than bigger rival Walmart, which announced cuts to some of its DEI initiatives late last year.
- WLWT - Cincinnati
Ohio Gov. DeWine sending crew to assist in battle against California wildfires
Ohio Gov. DeWine sending crew to assist in battle against California wildfires
- The Independent
Chicago school officials say they stopped federal law enforcement from entering elementary school
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says the incident ‘was not an ICE encounter’
- Fortune
Top real estate CEO says California is now battling a ‘triple threat’ no one has seen before
However, President Donald Trump could become the “real estate developer in chief” that the state needs.
- Yahoo TV UK
How much is The Traitors final prize money and what will winners spend it on?
What do BBC The Traitors winners Leanne and Jake plan to spend the huge amount of money on?
- The Canadian Press
North Dakota’s overturned abortion ban won’t be in effect during appeal, court rules
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota’s highest court ruled Friday to keep the state’s overturned abortion ban from being enforced during an appeal of a decision by a judge that struck down the law in September.
- The Canadian Press
Supreme Court will weigh approval for US’ 1st publicly funded religious charter school, in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to take on a new culture war dispute: whether the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school should be allowed to open in Oklahoma.
- CBC
Montrealer adopts Pacific tree frog found in his bag of celery
Morgan Deslongchamps bought a small aquarium for the amphibian he named Tony Soprano, and he says its health has improved by leaps and bounds over three weeks.
- The Telegraph
Australian Open 2025 men’s and women’s finals: When are they and how to watch
The Australian Open is approaching its conclusion. Jannik Sinner is favourite to retain his title in the men’s draw but faces immense competition in the form of second seed Alexander Zverev.
- The Guardian
Trump and Vance back anti-abortion activists in March for Life speeches
Both president and vice-president indicate US justice department will no longer prosecute anti-abortion activists
- WXYZ-Detroit Videos
Detroit officials explains why water mains break during cold temps
As we’ve been having extremely cold temperatures this week, some Detroit residents have been dealing with flooded streets due to water main breaks.
- INSIDER
DOGE under Musk unites Trumpworld vets with tech industry giants
Trump has started announcing DOGE employees, all while tech leaders are reportedly getting involved in the effort as well.