Trending Today: January 29, 2025
Federal Grants Paused: The federal government has temporarily suspended all grant applications due to budget concerns.
Mar Karoline Leavitt: Mar Karoline Leavitt, a Republican, has won the Republican primary election for the New Hampshire's 1st congressional district.
Matthew Huttle: Matthew Huttle, a former NASA astronaut, has been appointed as the new administrator of NASA.
Jim Acosta: Jim Acosta, a CNN reporter, has been reinstated to the White House press corps after a legal challenge.
Lays Potato Chips Recall: The Frito-Lay Company has recalled several flavors of Lays potato chips due to possible contamination.
Doomsday Clock: The Doomsday Clock, a symbolic measure of the likelihood of global catastrophe, has been moved forward to 90 seconds to midnight.
Track Meet Official: A track meet official at the University of Texas at Austin has been fired for making racially insensitive comments.
SNAP Benefits: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has announced an increase in benefits for low-income families.
Caroline Kennedy: Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of former President John F. Kennedy, has been appointed as the new U.S. ambassador to Australia.
FAFSA: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Trump's Google Maps: Former President Donald Trump has launched his own version of Google Maps called "Truth Social Maps."
Gulf of Mexico: The Gulf of Mexico is experiencing a red tide bloom that is causing environmental damage and health problems.
FAA: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after a second fatal crash.
Gary Peters: Gary Peters, a Democrat, has won re-election to the U.S. Senate from Michigan.
Obergefell v. Hodges: The Supreme Court has upheld the landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage.
Boom Supersonic: Boom Supersonic has unveiled a new supersonic passenger jet called the Overture.
Ron DeSantis: Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, has signed a bill into law that limits the teaching of critical race theory in schools.
Coca-Cola Recalls Drinks: The Coca-Cola Company has recalled several beverages in Canada due to possible contamination.
Jake Paul: Jake Paul, a popular YouTuber, has announced his retirement from boxing.
USAID: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a new initiative to combat global poverty.
Income Tax: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the deadline for filing 2024 income tax returns to October 15, 2025.
Jacinda Barrett: Jacinda Barrett, an Australian actress, has been cast in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
MLB The Show 25: The popular video game "MLB The Show" has released its 25th installment.
Track Meet Official NYT: The New York Times has published an article about the track meet official who was fired for making racially insensitive comments.
Caleb Love: Caleb Love, a basketball player for the University of North Carolina, has been named the ACC Player of the Year.