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Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America has caused the name to vary on Google Maps, causing confusion and outrage amongst users.

Meghan Markle is facing backlash for moving a wheelchair without permission at the Invictus Games, igniting criticism from the disabled community.

Coca-Cola faces boycotts for supporting Trump and Israel, prompting the Freeze Latino Movement to urge support for Latino-owned businesses.

College students erase evidence of students participating in pro-Palestine protests amid Trump's visa revocation threat.

A nail technician caused outrage when she speculated on a client's immigration status with another client.

Trump's buyout offer for federal workers is part of a larger initiative to decrease government spending by cutting the federal workforce. Officials and unions warn employees not to take the offer.

Carrie Prejean Boller named nine victims of crimes committed by undocumented immigrants in a polarising statement.

DeepSeek's R1 AI model claims to match OpenAI's o1 model by multiple benchmarks for a fraction of the development costs.

US Rep. Buddy Carter's Fair Tax Act would help Americans save money by putting them in charge of their tax rate, reducing tax loopholes and the national debt, and mandating illegal immigrants to pay their fair share of taxes.

Meta is replacing independent fact-checkers with X's "community notes" system, allowing users to assess post accuracy amid rising misinformation concerns.

Hairstylist Noushin Faraji is suing Fox Sports for sexual harassment and misconduct at the hands of Charlie Dixon and Skip Bayless.

Universities are advising international students to return to the US before potential changes to immigration policies under Trump.

The Palantir stock continues its year-long rally on the back of expanding government contracts and deployment of AI services in the commercial space with a focus on the manufacturing industry.

A client was denied a Brazilian wax due to hygiene concerns because of an unusual smell, leading to a viral confrontation.

Recent studies show scented candles may emit harmful substances that can lead to respiratory problems and cognitive decline.

A mother is suing Mattel for £3.94 million after a doll's packaging incorrectly displayed a pornographic website, raising concerns about product safety.

Helmut Jonen quit his $320,000 UBS job at 52 as he began earning over $257,000 annually in dividends from four diverse ETFs.

Walmart highlighted during its recent Q3 earnings call that it could raise prices on several of its products if Trump's plan to raise tariffs by 10% on all US imports is implemented during his second term.

A TikToker's false claims about Navajo students sparked backlash and threats of violence against a Flagstaff school, igniting a discussion on accountability and misinformation.

US states are working to eliminate state taxes on Social Security benefits, which could save retirees millions of dollars annually.

Laken Riley's murder in February opened a heated discussion on the future of immigration in the U.S. The trial for her murder began on Friday, with Monday marking its second day.

Maggie Habashy's allergy to physical activity forces her to avoid workouts, as even light exercise can trigger severe allergic reactions.

Americans who have saved their entire lives in retirement plans face the risk of going broke in their golden years because many deplete their funds severely through premature withdrawals and lack proper tax planning for post-retirement income.

The US Department of Veteran Affairs is using a provision in the law to recoup special separation benefits from veterans by pausing their monthly disability checks, which many rely on for a living.

These eight online side hustles offer creative ways to boost your income and potentially build wealth from the comfort of your home.

The DOJ is probing RealPage's collusion with landlords via its algorithm-based rental price-setting software to fix higher rents beyond market forces that impacted millions of renters.

By raising the thresholds that define the middle class, inflation has taken its toll on middle-class US households in particular.

More startups are fundraising on StartEngine, as non-accredited investors on the platform can gain exposure to these pre-IPO companies, which was limited to the financial elites due to the high capital entry barrier.

Personal finance company WalletHub has published a shocking study that exposed the US states with the most financially insecure residents.

Travellers are getting penalised by customs in South Korea's airports for bringing in the Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning.