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After attending a portion of the Supreme Court arguments, President Trump said the U.S. is the only nation 'STUPID enough' to allow birthright citizenship. LA Times
President Trump said he was nearly ready to wind down the war and claimed that Iran's president wanted a ceasefire. LA Times
President Trump signed an executive order Tuesday purporting to place new federal controls on voting by mail in states such as California. LA Times
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The United Arab Emirates is preparing to help the US fight Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz by force. New York Post
VOA VIEW: A good Arab leader.
He also called for the US to end its war in Iran, warning that the Islamic republic would outlast any form of American aggression. New York Post
VOA VIEW: The fool is looking for trouble.
The doctor who fatally injected narcotics into a two-day-old boy instead of an anesthetic has been criminally charged. New York Post
VOA VIEW: He should never leave jail.
The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume. New York Times
A new filing asks a federal court to allow the White House to dismiss much of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s remaining work force, but not close the bureau entirely. New York Times
U.S. commanders have kept many troops away from bases in the region to protect them from Iran’s ballistic missile attacks. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The operative word is May.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she would oppose U.S. military aid to Israel, including for defensive systems. New York Times
VOA VIEW: AOC is an idiot.
The drug, made by Eli Lilly, could offer a more convenient option for patients who want to avoid injections. New York Times
Reports from Qatari defense officials and maritime security agencies confirmed that a fuel oil tanker was struck by an Iranian missile early on Wednesday. OANN
VOA VIEW: Iran could not be trusted.
President Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president in history on Wednesday to attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). He was present for the proceedings in Trump v. Barbara, the landmark case concerning the constitutionality of ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal aliens. OANN
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President Donald Trump released an animated video early Tuesday showcasing initial designs for his proposed presidential library, depicting a striking waterfront skyscraper in downtown Miami. OANN
President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Wednesday that Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has asked the United States for a ceasefire. OANN
VOA VIEW: No ceasefire should be given.
Pro-life activists fear a recent report that mail-order pills flowing into abortion-restricting states have stymied their efforts to restrict the procedure. Washington Times
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The Department of Homeland Security is pausing the purchase of new warehouses intended to house immigrants as it scrutinizes all contracts signed under former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It should be checked out.
Travelers can expect roughly one quarter of arriving flights to be delayed by at least half an hour at San Francisco International Airport over the next six months after the Federal Aviation Administration this week cut a third of its arrivals because of safety concerns and runway construction. Washington Times
Federal prosecutors probing public corruption in New York have charged the leaders of a homeless shelter nonprofit with stealing $1.3 million from the taxpayer-backed organization and steering contracts worth millions more to favored vendors in exchange for bribes and kickbacks, according to an indictment unsealed Tuesday. Washington Times
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Tuesday that her family was left reeling after a bombshell report alleged her husband, Bryon Noem, secretly cross-dresses and maintained online relationships with fetish models. Washington Times
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. CBS
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The Supreme Court will convene for arguments Wednesday to consider the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship. CBS
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers. CBS
White House officials have been trying to drum up new strategies to prevent a GOP wipeout in the midterm elections. CBS
VOA VIEW: The American voters are smarter.
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Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers. CBS
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned a number of tech companies with Middle East operations they'll be considered "legitimate targets." CNBC
VOA VIEW: More Illegitimate threats from Iran.
Visa's new tools are part of a larger push by major banks and financial institutions to incorporate AI into their businesses. CNBC
Private sector employment growth kept pace, with health care and construction providing nearly all the momentum. CNBC
Mortgage demand from both homeowners and potential homebuyers is dropping due to higher mortgage rates and concern over the war with Iran. CNBC
Women haven't broken through the glass ceiling when it comes to participation in the stock market. Societal norms and ongoing pay disparities are to blame. CNBC
The new recommendation will significantly expand access to Wegovy on England's NHS. CNBC
A Florida hospital dropped its lawsuit to evict a patient after a spokesperson says she finally left the room she had refused to vacate for months. FOX News
An F-35 fighter jet crashed near Las Vegas Tuesday, and authorities said the pilot sustained only minor injuries at the Nevada Test & Training Range. FOX News
A married Chinese couple had their U.S. citizenship revoked after being convicted of stealing trade secrets from an Ohio children's hospital to share with China. FOX News
VOA VIEW: As it should be.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth opened a Pentagon news conference Tuesday detailing a covert visit to troops fighting in Operation Epic Fury. FOX News
U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces would be out of Iran "soon" with military operations ending in as little as two or three weeks. UPI
Unknown assailants abducted a foreign journalist, reportedly an American, Tuesday night in Iraq, according to Baghdad officials, who said security forces are working to secure her release. UPI
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth called on other countries to help the United States on the Strait of Hormuz during a press briefing on Tuesday. UPI
VOA VIEW: NATO is making a big mistake.
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Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its riding-hailing platform.
The new feature is being rolled out nationwide despite an ongoing class action lawsuit against the policy in California, filed by Uber drivers who argue that it is discriminatory against men. Rival ride-hailing company Lyft is also facing a discrimination lawsuit over a similar offering that it introduced nationwide in 2024. It will create safety for both passengers and drivers.
The feature, announced in a blog post, allows women to request a female driver through an option on the app called “Women Drivers.” Passengers can opt for another ride if the wait for a woman is too long, and they can also reserve a trip with a woman driver in advance. A third option allows female users to set a preference for a woman driver in their app settings, which would increase the chances of being matched with a female driver, though it would not guarantee it. Uber is also allowing its teen account users to request women drivers.
Uber’s women drivers can set the app’s preferences to request trips with female riders, and they can turn off that preference at anytime. Uber, based in San Francisco, says about one-fifth of its drivers in the U.S. are women, thought the ratio varies by city.
Two California Uber drivers filed a class-action lawsuit against Uber in November, arguing that its Women Preferences feature violates California’s Unruh Act, which prohibits sex discrimination by business enterprises. The lawsuit charges that the feature gives its minority female drivers access to the entire pool of passengers, while leaving its majority male drivers to compete for a smaller pool of passengers. The lawsuit also argues that Uber’s policy “reinforces the gender stereotype that men are more dangerous than women.”
Uber filed a motion to compel arbitration in the case, citing an agreement the plaintiffs signed when joining the app as drivers. In the motion, Uber disputed that its new feature violates the Unruh Act, saying it “serves a strong and recognized public policy interest in enhancing safety.”
