NYC crime plunges in January compared to 2024: NYPD report

Russian state television propagandists have expressed delight at President Donald Trump's decisions, with one guest on Evening With Vladimir Solovyov praising the administration's stance on geopolitics. They welcomed Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, interpreting comments by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a shift towards a multipolar world. Russian media outlets suggested that Moscow could benefit from the tariffs, potentially leading to a rise in global energy prices. Full Article

Chicago police found a 35-year-old man critically stabbed in an armed robbery in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood. The man was attacked by three individuals who stole his belongings, resulting in a stab wound to his throat and bruising to his face. He was hospitalized in critical condition at Advocate Christ Medical Center, while detectives continued to investigate with no suspects in custody. Full Article

Marcus Jordan, son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, was arrested in Florida on charges of cocaine possession, resisting arrest, and DUI property damage. The 34-year-old, who played high school and college basketball, has previously faced legal issues in a 2012 incident in Nebraska. Jordan, known for dating Larsa Pippen, has kept a relatively low profile but has had brushes with the law in the past. Full Article

During his 11 years as a Marine, Brenden Taylor and his family struggled to find affordable housing near Camp Pendleton in Southern California due to rising rents, with only 26% of active-duty families surveyed saying their housing allowance covered costs last year. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ruben Gallego are urging the Defense Department to investigate potential profiteering by landlords using RealPage Inc.'s rent-pricing system, as federal and state lawsuits allege that it has led to...

The Kansas City Chiefs arrived at Super Bowl LIX Opening Night, with kicker Harrison Butker addressing backlash from a controversial speech he made in the offseason. Despite the controversy, Butker emphasized that he has nothing to apologize for and that his teammates understand and respect his perspective. He will play a crucial role in Super Bowl LIX, as he did in last year's game against the San Francisco 49ers. Full Article

After taking over, Elon Musk and his team caused a crisis by shutting down federal government spending, seizing control of the Treasury Department's payment system, and implementing drastic changes at agencies like the General Services Administration and the Department of Education. Trump loyalists are purging security services and appointing controversial figures to key roles, leading to concerns of a takeover of the federal bureaucracy resembling a coup. The unprecedented actions are drawing comparisons to the...