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Popularity of Baby Names in 2024 The Social Security Administration has revealed that Liam and Olivia remain the most popular baby names in the U.S. for 2024, with Liam leading for boys for eight consecutive years and Olivia for girls for six. The report highlights a slight increase in U.S. births to 3.61 million, influenced by cultural trends and social media, with names like Ailany and Truce rising in popularity. Emma and Noah continue to...

Trump's New U.K. Trade Deal: Opportunities and RisksPresident Trump announced a "maxed out deal" with the U.K., maintaining a 10% tariff on imports, which some experts argue signifies long-term high tariffs. Although this deal offers slight concessions, it falls short of pre-Trump tariff levels and poses challenges for U.S. businesses and consumers, potentially leading to increased prices and slower economic growth. The ongoing tariff uncertainty raises recession fears, with a CBS News poll revealing that...

Stanley Dotson, a 41-year-old man with a criminal record of at least 26 arrests, has been charged with felony attempted kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl in Houston. He allegedly attempted to abduct her while she was riding her electric scooter by grabbing her arm and dragging her before she screamed for help, resulting in his flight. Dotson was identified through an anonymous tip and photo lineup, and his bail is set at $100,000, with authorities...

The Pentagon has mandated military leaders to review and potentially remove library materials related to diversity, anti-racism, and gender issues within two weeks, as part of the Trump administration's initiative to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion content from federal agencies. This order requires identifying materials deemed incompatible with the military's core mission, using specific search terms such as "critical race theory" and "gender identity," and sequestering them for further review. Similar actions have already led...

Rich Trumka Jr., recently dismissed from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) by President Trump, asserts his firing is illegal and plans to challenge it in court. Trumka, along with two other Democratic commissioners, was removed after opposing the integration of members from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) into the agency, fearing it would undermine product safety. Consumer advocacy groups have condemned the firings, citing concerns over the independence of the CPSC and...

Mexico is suing Google for calling the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America on Google Maps for US users, following repeated requests to revert the name. President Claudia Sheinbaum contends that an executive order by Donald Trump, which renamed the gulf for federal agencies, only applies to the US continental shelf and lacks authority over the entire body of water. Google maintains that the name change reflects official updates, but Sheinbaum's government insists on...