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Here are the U.S. news events you need to know so far for January 2024.Man Dies In Hawaii As A Result Of Shark AttackAppeals Court Allows California Ban On Gun In Public Places To Take EffectPresident Of Havard, Claudine Gay, Resigns From Her PositionHouse Committee Set To Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Homeland SecretaryNewly Unseal Epstein Files Raise Scrutiny Into Previously Hidden NamesUnited States Supreme Court Confirm That It Will Rule If Donald Trump Can Run For PresidentMichigan Republican Party Leader, Karamo Ousted By Party MemberRepublicans In Florida Replaces Party Chairman Under Rape InvestigationAt Least 21 People Injured Due To Explosion In TexasUnited States Judge Rules That Ban On Guns In Post Offices Is UnconstitutionalAgreement Reached By Congress To Avert Government Shutdown By MarchFour People Dead And One Critically Injured After Hot Air Balloon Crash In ArizonaSenate Votes Against Sander Resolution Concerning Aid To IsraelAdditional $5 Billion Student Loans Canceled By President BidenGovernor Of Florida, Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential CampaignProfessors In California Ends Strike After One Day Ohio Lawmakers Vote To Override Governor’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors Man Dies In Hawaii As A Result Of Shark AttackMan Dies In Hawaii As A Result Of Shark AttackPhoto Source: Getty ImagesMonday, January 1, 2024 – Local police confirmed that a man was killed during a shark attack at a spot popular with swimmers and surfers in Hawaii. The Police said in a statement that the man had died after he was brought back to shore by rescuers.Police said “Life-saving measures were carried out by first responder personnel until medic personnel arrived to transport the victim to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment. The 39-year-old man later died from the injuries he suffered during the attack.”Shark attacks happen, but they are very rare. In 2022, there were close to 57 shark bites across the world, with Florida state in the United States being the most common site of such incidents. 16 shark bites were reported in Florida, while the others were reported in other areas in the U.S. and Australia.Source: The Guardian Return to Top of PageAppeals Court Allows California Ban On Gun In Public Places To Take EffectAppeals Court Allows California Ban On Gun In Public Places To Take EffectPhoto Source: AP Photo/Rich PedroncelliTuesday, January 2, 2024 – A federal appeals court has paved the way for California law that bans people from carrying guns in most public places to take effect from the beginning of 2024. An injunction that was issued on Dec. 20 was suspended by the 9th United States Circuit Court of Appeals. The judge who issued the injunction concluded that the state’s law violated the right of citizens to keep and bear arms under the Second Amendment of the Constitution.The Governor of California, Gavin Newsom said in a statement that “the ruling will allow California’s common-sense gun laws to remain in place while the district court’s ruling is appealed.”Under the common-sense law in California, people are not allowed to carry concealed guns in 26 categories of sensitive places, which include playgrounds, hospitals, stadiums, places of worship, and zoos, whether they have a permit to carry the gun or not.Source: ReutersReturn to Top of PagePresident Of Havard, Claudine Gay, Resigns From Her PositionPresident Of Havard, Claudine Gay, Resigns From Her PositionPhoto Source: AP Photo/Steven SenneWednesday, January 3, 2024 – The President of Havard, Claudine Gay, has announced that she would resign from her position. Her decision marks the end of her six-month tenure marred by allegations of plagiarism and backlash concerning her congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus. In her letter, Ms. Gay said: “After consultation with Havard Corporation, it is in the best interest of Harvard for her to resign.”The Jewish community in Havard and some members of Congress have been putting a lot of pressure on Gay to resign due to her congressional hearing on Dec. 5. She is also facing several allegations of plagiarism concerning her academic works.The university’s 11-member governing body, known as the Havard Corporation, has confirmed that its members have accepted Gay’s resignation. They also confirmed that the school’s provost, Alan Garber would take over as the interim president.Source: Reuters Return to Top of PageHouse Committee Set To Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Homeland SecretaryHouse Committee Set To Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Homeland SecretaryPhoto Source: AP Photo/Jess RapfogelWednesday, January 3, 2024 – Republicans in the House have confirmed that they will go ahead with the steps to impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, due to his handling of the border crisis. A spokesperson of the committee confirmed that the House committee has conducted comprehensive research into Mayorka\u0027s handling of the border crisis.According to the spokesperson, the hearing will begin next week. The spokesperson also promised that “the Committee will make sure that the public is aware of the scope of Secretary Mayorkas misconduct and refusal to enforce the law.”According to the response that was issued by the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday, they said: “The House Republicans are pursuing a baseless political exercise that has been rejected by both parties and already failed on a bipartisan vote.”Source: CNNReturn to Top of PageNewly Unseal Epstein Files Raise Scrutiny Into Previously Hidden NamesNewly Unseal Epstein Files Raise Scrutiny Into Previously Hidden NamesPhoto Source: AP Photo/New York State Sex Offender RegistryFriday, January 5, 2023 – A new batch of documents relating to the sexual abuse of infamous tycoon Jeffery Epstein were made public. An additional 19 documents, comprising roughly 300 pages, are in addition to the more than 900 pages of records that were unveiled on Wednesday evening, causing an internet frenzy that crashed a website holding the documents.High-profile names in the court documents have included Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and David Copperfield, though many of the persons identified are not accused of any sexual wrongdoing. So far, the documents have been riddled with the names of celebrities and politicians who met or worked with Epstein in the years before he was publicly accused of sexually exploiting teenage females.The documents were acquired for Giuffre\u0027s 2015 defamation action against Epstein\u0027s former lover Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence in a US prison for colluding with Epstein to sexually assault youngsters.Source: The Guardian Return to Top of PageUnited States Supreme Court Confirm That It Will Rule If Donald Trump Can Run For PresidentUnited States Supreme Court Confirm That It Will Rule If Donald Trump Can Run For PresidentPhoto Source: AP Photo/Brennan LinsleyFriday, January 5, 2024 – The Supreme Court of the United States has confirmed that it will hear a historic case to determine whether former President Donald Trump can run for president. The Supreme Court justices agreed to take up the appeal of Mr. Trump against a decision that was made in Colorado to remove him from the 2024 ballot in the state. The case will be heard in February and the ruling will apply nationwide.The decision of the Supreme Court to take up the case came after attorneys General from 27 states filed a brief asking that the court should reject the ruling in Colorado.The 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution bans any individual who has engaged me in insurrection or rebellion from holding federal office. However, Mr. Trump\u0027s lawyers argue that the law does not apply to the president.Source: BBC Return to Top of PageMichigan Republican Party Leader, Karamo Ousted By Party MemberMichigan Republican Party Leader, Karamo Ousted By Party MemberPhoto Source: AP Photo/Joey CappellettiSaturday, January 6, 2024 – Some members of the Republican Party in Michigan have voted to remove Kristina Karamo as the state party chairperson after months of infighting and slow fundraising, which raised concern about her leadership. Karamo however said that she would not respect the vote on Saturday, which would set the stage for a potential court battle over party leadership.A committee member who was involved in organizing the meeting said that they have voted to remove Karamo, and they must look to collaborate and grow forward.After an unsuccessful run for the position of Michigan Secretary of State in 2022, Karamo contested for the party’s top position, promising to break free from the big donors. She has however failed to deliver on her promise, while she has also angered many of her supporters with what they called a lack of transparency from her administration.Source: ReutersReturn to Top of PageRepublicans In Florida Replaces Party Chairman Under Rape InvestigationRepublicans In Florida Replaces Party Chairman Under Rape InvestigationPhoto Source: AP Photo/Abbie ParrMonday, January 8, 2024 – The Republicans in Florida have replaced their chairman, as he is under investigation by the police concerning a rape accusation against him. The change in leadership comes a week before Governor Ron DeSantis faces his first test in his bid for the GOP presidential nomination.The GOP in Florida confirmed on X that they have elected Evan Power, who had served as vice chairman as their new chairman. Power is expected to replace Christian Ziegler, who was accused in October of raping a woman that he and his wife had previously had a sexual encounter with.Governor Ron DeSantis had called in Ziegler to resign in November, saying it is not right for the party to be led by a chair under that type of scrutiny. In December, Republicans in Florida suspended Ziegler during a meeting, but they were unsuccessful in calling for his resignation. Source: Reuters Return to Top of PageAt Least 21 People Injured Due To Explosion In TexasAt Least 21 People Injured Due To Explosion In TexasPhoto Source: AP Photo/Glen E. Ellman/Fort Worth Fire DepartmentTuesday, January 9, 2024 – Close to two dozen people have been injured due to an explosion in Fort Worth, Texas. According to the spokesperson of MedStar, at least 21 people were injured in the blast at the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Downtown Hotel. One of the victims suffered critical injuries, four were in serious condition and others had minor injuries.According to the spokesperson of Fort Worth Fire Department, he said they believe the explosion was caused by some type of gas explosion. However, the investigation is still ongoing to find out exactly the cause of the explosion.The hotel confirmed in a statement that they were working with first responders and hoping to help those injured. They also added that they are working with those who were injured to fully support them.Source: CNNReturn to Top of PageUnited States Judge Rules That Ban On Guns In Post Offices Is UnconstitutionalUnited States Judge Rules That Ban On Guns In Post Offices Is UnconstitutionalPhoto Source: AP Photo/U.S. Attorney\u0027s Office for the Eastern District of New YorkSaturday, January 13, 2024 – A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the United States law that bars people from possessing firearms in post offices is unconstitutional, citing a landmark ruling by the United States Supreme Court in 2022 that expanded gun rights.Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle concluded and dismissed part of an indictment charging a postal worker with illegally possessing a gun in a federal facility. However, she refused to dismiss a separate charge for forcibly resisting arrest.Ayala, who works in a United States Postal Service as a truck driver, had a concealed weapons permit and kept a Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun in a fanny pack for self-defense, his lawyers said. Prosecutors indicted him and said he brought the gun onto Postal Service property in 2012 and fled federal agents who tried to detain him.Source: Reuters Return to Top of PageAgreement Reached By Congress To Avert Government Shutdown By MarchAgreement Reached By Congress To Avert Government Shutdown By MarchPhoto Source: AP Photo/J. Scott ApplewhiteSunday, January 14, 2024 – Leaders in the United States Congress have agreed on a two-tranche stopgap spending bill to keep the federal government funded into March. The bill will avert a partial government shutdown starting late next week.The agreement was reached just before the January 19 funding deadline for some federal agencies, such as the Department of Transportation. Other agencies, such as the Defense Department have until February 2. Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schummer, and House Speaker, Mike Johnson announced that Congress had agreed to a $1.59tn spending deal.Mike Johnson had private meetings with some hardline Republicans who have been pushing for deeper cuts. When asked if he would renegotiate his agreement with Schumer, he said “he has made no commitment and asks people to disregard any information stating otherwise.”Source: The GuardianReturn to Top of PageFour People Dead And One Critically Injured After Hot Air Balloon Crash In ArizonaFour People Dead And One Critically Injured After Hot Air Balloon Crash In ArizonaPhoto Source: AP Photo/Peoria Fire DepartmentMonday, January 15, 2024 – Some skydivers jumped from a hot air balloon that was floating over the Arizona desert just a moment before it crash-landed. Police announced that one of the remaining passengers was confirmed dead and another person was critically injured.The balloon was carrying 13 adults, a balloon operator, four passengers, and eight skydivers. Shortly after the skydivers jumped from the aircraft, something catastrophic happened with the balloon which caused it to crash to the ground in a desert area, east of Sunshine Boulevard. The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed they were still investigating the cause of the crash.One of the victims died on the spot, while the remaining three died after they had been taken to the hospital. According to NTSB, the aircraft was an A-160 passenger balloon, which was manufactured by Cameron Balloons.Source: CNN Return to Top of PageSenate Votes Against Sander Resolution Concerning Aid To IsraelSenate Votes Against Sander Resolution Concerning Aid To IsraelPhoto Source: AP Photo/Mark SchiefelbeinWednesday, January 17, 2024 – Senators in the United States have defeated a measure that was introduced by Bernie Sanders. The bill would have made military aid to Israel conditional on whether the government of Israel is violating human rights and international accords. The proposal was struck down by the Senators, with 72 voting to kill the measure and 11 people supporting it.Sanders wrote on X that his resolution directed the State Department to report any human rights violations that may have happened using United States equipment in Israel\u0027s military campaign in Gaza.The White House announced that it is not in support of the resolution that was written by Senator Sanders. The United States Provides Israel with $3.8bn in security assistance each year, which ranges from fighter jets to powerful bombs that could destroy Hamsa’s tunnels easily.Source: The GuardianReturn to Top of PageAdditional $5 Billion Student Loans Canceled By President BidenAdditional $5 Billion Student Loans Canceled By President BidenPhoto Source: AP Photo/Evan VucciSaturday, January 20, 2024 – President of the United States, Joe Biden, confirmed that he has canceled close to $5 billion for an additional 74,000 borrowers, which include more than half who earned forgiveness after 10 years of public service as teachers, nurses, and firefighters. With the announcement, the total loan forgiveness by the Biden-Harris administration amounts to $136.6 billion for over 3.7 million Americans.President Joe Biden promised to continue working to deliver student debt relief to as many borrowers as possible, following a Supreme Court ruling on June 30, which blocked his plan to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in debt.According to the education secretary, Miguel Cardona, the department was moving with full speed to deliver even greater debt relief for more borrowers and to assist them get on a faster track to loan forgiveness.Source: Reuters Return to Top of PageGovernor Of Florida, Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential CampaignGovernor Of Florida, Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential CampaignPhoto Source: AP Photo/Charlie NeibergallSunday, January 21, 2024 – The Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, a major contender in the Republican presidential primary has announced that he is ending his White House bid and declared support for former president, Donald Trump. His announcement comes after a disappointing second-place finish in the Iowa Republican caucuses last week.According to DeSantis, he said he would have continued if there was anything he could do to produce a favorable outcome. But he cannot ask his supporters to volunteer their time and donate their resources if there is no clear path to victory. He also added that he signed to support the Republican nominee and he intends to honor the pledge.With DeSantis\u0027 decision, the only person left contending with Trump is the former governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, but without much time to consolidate support and catch up to the front-runner.Source: CNNReturn to Top of PageProfessors In California Ends Strike After One Day Professors In California Ends Strike After One Day Photo Source: AP Photo/Marcio Jose SanchezTuesday, January 23, 2024 – A union, which represents 29,000 professors and staff at California State University (CSU), has reached a tentative agreement to end a five-day strike after just one day. The strike began because of stalled contract negotiations that started in May.The agreed deal includes a 5% general salary increase for all faculty backdating to July 2023 and another 5% increase in July 2024. Additionally, the agreement raises the salary floor for the lowest-paid faculty and extends paid parental leave from six to 10 weeks. With the strike called off, staff are expected to return to work, and voting on the contract ratification will take place in the coming weeks.Chancellor Mildred Garcia said in a statement that the agreement helps to fairly compensate faculty while ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the university system.Source: Reuters Return to Top of Page Ohio Lawmakers Vote To Override Governor’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors Ohio Lawmakers Vote To Override Governor’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For MinorsPhoto Source: AP Photo/Patrick OrsagosWednesday, January 24, 2024 – The Ohio Senate, which is controlled by Republicans, has voted 23-9 to override GOP Governor Mike DeWine\u0027s veto of a bill that bans gender-affirming care for minors. This follows a similar move by the state\u0027s GOP-majority House of Representatives.The bill, House Bill 68, prohibits various forms of gender-affirming care for transgender and nonbinary youth, which includes hormone blockers, hormone replacement therapy, medical or surgical procedures, and mental health services. It also restricts transgender athletes from participating in girls’ and women’s sports.The ban is set to take effect in 90 days. Ohio now joins North Carolina and Louisiana in enacting restrictions on transgender youth by overriding the governor’s veto. Governor DeWine had previously vetoed the bill, emphasizing that medical decisions for children should be made by parents, but the legislature has argued that the ban is necessary.Source: CNNAre you fascinated by U.S. history? Check out The Ultimate U.S. Capital Punishment Quiz to discover more. 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href="/our-experts/taoheed-ademola"><span>Taoheed Ademola</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <div class="update-date"> Updated January 26, 2024 | <a href="/about-us#Our%20Editors"> Infoplease Staff </a> <img src="/themes/ip/images/info-circle.png" title="Updated by an Infoplease Editor on January 26, 2024" height="12px" width="12px" /> </div> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Top of Page" id="Top of Page">Top of Page</a></div> <p><a href="https://www.infoplease.com/current-events/2024/january-world-news">World News</a> | <a href="https://www.infoplease.com/current-events/2024/january-disaster-news">Disaster News</a> | <a href="https://www.infoplease.com/current-events/2024/january-science-technology-news">Science & Technology News</a> | <a href="https://www.infoplease.com/current-events/2024/january-current-events-this-week">Current Events This Week</a></p> <p>The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the U.S. news events you need to know so far for January 2024.</p> <ol><li><a href="#Man Dies In Hawaii As A Result Of Shark Attack">Man Dies In Hawaii As A Result Of Shark Attack</a></li> <li><a href="#Appeals Court Allows California Ban On Gun In Public Places To Take Effect">Appeals Court Allows California Ban On Gun In Public Places To Take Effect</a></li> <li><a href="#President Of Havard, Claudine Gay, Resigns From Her Position">President Of Havard, Claudine Gay, Resigns From Her Position</a></li> <li><a href="#House Committee Set To Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Homeland Secretary">House Committee Set To Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Homeland Secretary</a></li> <li><a href="#Newly Unseal Epstein Files Raise Scrutiny Into Previously Hidden Names">Newly Unseal Epstein Files Raise Scrutiny Into Previously Hidden Names</a></li> <li><a href="#United States Supreme Court Confirm That It Will Rule If Donald Trump Can Run For President">United States Supreme Court Confirm That It Will Rule If Donald Trump Can Run For President</a></li> <li><a href="#Michigan Republican Party Leader, Karamo Ousted By Party Member">Michigan Republican Party Leader, Karamo Ousted By Party Member</a></li> <li><a href="#Republicans In Florida Replaces Party Chairman Under Rape Investigation">Republicans In Florida Replaces Party Chairman Under Rape Investigation</a></li> <li><a href="#At Least 21 People Injured Due To Explosion In Texas">At Least 21 People Injured Due To Explosion In Texas</a></li> <li><a href="#United States Judge Rules That Ban On Guns In Post Offices Is Unconstitutional">United States Judge Rules That Ban On Guns In Post Offices Is Unconstitutional</a></li> <li><a href="#Agreement Reached By Congress To Avert Government Shutdown By March">Agreement Reached By Congress To Avert Government Shutdown By March</a></li> <li><a href="#Four People Dead And One Critically Injured After Hot Air Balloon Crash In Arizona">Four People Dead And One Critically Injured After Hot Air Balloon Crash In Arizona</a></li> <li><a href="#Senate Votes Against Sander Resolution Concerning Aid To Israel">Senate Votes Against Sander Resolution Concerning Aid To Israel</a></li> <li><a href="#Additional $5 Billion Student Loans Canceled By President Biden">Additional $5 Billion Student Loans Canceled By President Biden</a></li> <li><a href="#Governor Of Florida, Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential Campaign">Governor Of Florida, Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential Campaign</a></li> <li><a href="#Professors In California Ends Strike After One Day ">Professors In California Ends Strike After One Day </a></li> <li><a href="#Ohio Lawmakers Vote To Override Governor’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors">Ohio Lawmakers Vote To Override Governor’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors </a></li> </ol><p> </p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Man Dies In Hawaii As A Result Of Shark Attack" id="Man Dies In Hawaii As A Result Of Shark Attack">Man Dies In Hawaii As A Result Of Shark Attack</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Man Dies In Hawaii As A Result Of Shark Attack</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/iStock-178890817-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4580833a-523f-446c-93d4-c2779ec8ca1e" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/iStock-178890817-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="724" height="483" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://www.istockphoto.com/photo/attack-great-white-shark-gm178890817-25141291?phrase=shark+attack">Getty Images</a></em></p> <p>Monday, January 1, 2024 – Local police confirmed that a man was killed during a shark attack at a spot popular with swimmers and surfers in Hawaii. The Police said in a statement that the man had died after he was brought back to shore by rescuers.</p> <p>Police said “Life-saving measures were carried out by first responder personnel until medic personnel arrived to transport the victim to the Maui Memorial Medical Center for further treatment. The 39-year-old man later died from the injuries he suffered during the attack.”</p> <p>Shark attacks happen, but they are very rare. In 2022, there were close to 57 shark bites across the world, with Florida state in the United States being the most common site of such incidents. 16 shark bites were reported in Florida, while the others were reported in other areas in the U.S. and Australia.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/01/hawaii-shark-attack" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>The Guardian</i></a><i> </i></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Appeals Court Allows California Ban On Gun In Public Places To Take Effect" id="Appeals Court Allows California Ban On Gun In Public Places To Take Effect">Appeals Court Allows California Ban On Gun In Public Places To Take Effect</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Appeals Court Allows California Ban On Gun In Public Places To Take Effect</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/California_Concealed_Carry_24007109290144-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ec120fa0-3ba1-4b30-8a10-91edd90afaff" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/California_Concealed_Carry_24007109290144-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="694" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/CaliforniaConcealedCarry/ce63342d7a794b98b510489c258153c5/photo?Query=california%20gun%20ban&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=126&currentItemNo=0">AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli</a></em></p> <p>Tuesday, January 2, 2024 – A federal appeals court has paved the way for California law that bans people from carrying guns in most public places to take effect from the beginning of 2024. An injunction that was issued on Dec. 20 was suspended by the 9th United States Circuit Court of Appeals. The judge who issued the injunction concluded that the state’s law violated the right of citizens to keep and bear arms under the Second Amendment of the Constitution.</p> <p>The Governor of California, Gavin Newsom said in a statement that “the ruling will allow California’s common-sense gun laws to remain in place while the district court’s ruling is appealed.”</p> <p>Under the common-sense law in California, people are not allowed to carry concealed guns in 26 categories of sensitive places, which include playgrounds, hospitals, stadiums, places of worship, and zoos, whether they have a permit to carry the gun or not.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/us-appeals-court-allows-california-bar-guns-most-public-places-2023-12-30/" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>Reuters</i></a></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="President Of Havard, Claudine Gay, Resigns From Her Position" id="President Of Havard, Claudine Gay, Resigns From Her Position">President Of Havard, Claudine Gay, Resigns From Her Position</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">President Of Havard, Claudine Gay, Resigns From Her Position</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Harvard_President_24002673735948-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ec73088e-f732-4b88-b5ab-604eccafcde5" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Harvard_President_24002673735948-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="683" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/HarvardPresident/c4baf86246ab4e9e9887e633d61bd9cb/photo?Query=claudine%20gay&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=28&currentItemNo=10">AP Photo/Steven Senne</a></em></p> <p>Wednesday, January 3, 2024 – The President of Havard, Claudine Gay, has announced that she would resign from her position. Her decision marks the end of her six-month tenure marred by allegations of plagiarism and backlash concerning her congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus. In her letter, Ms. Gay said: “After consultation with Havard Corporation, it is in the best interest of Harvard for her to resign.”</p> <p>The Jewish community in Havard and some members of Congress have been putting a lot of pressure on Gay to resign due to her congressional hearing on Dec. 5. She is also facing several allegations of plagiarism concerning her academic works.</p> <p>The university’s 11-member governing body, known as the Havard Corporation, has confirmed that its members have accepted Gay’s resignation. They also confirmed that the school’s provost, Alan Garber would take over as the interim president.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/harvard-president-gay-resigns-harvard-crimson-student-newspaper-2024-01-02/" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>Reuters</i></a><i> </i></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="House Committee Set To Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Homeland Secretary" id="House Committee Set To Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Homeland Secretary">House Committee Set To Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Homeland Secretary</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">House Committee Set To Begin Impeachment Proceedings Against Homeland Secretary</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Congress_Homeland_Security_23033131494339-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3b7b5dc8-f12a-48c7-b4dd-48c24553c031" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Congress_Homeland_Security_23033131494339-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="683" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/CongressHomelandSecurity/858836c59e72472cba0c2207b65f6264/photo?Query=impeachment%20homeland%20security&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=77&currentItemNo=2">AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel</a></em></p> <p>Wednesday, January 3, 2024 – Republicans in the House have confirmed that they will go ahead with the steps to impeach the Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, due to his handling of the border crisis. A spokesperson of the committee confirmed that the House committee has conducted comprehensive research into Mayorka's handling of the border crisis.</p> <p>According to the spokesperson, the hearing will begin next week. The spokesperson also promised that “the Committee will make sure that the public is aware of the scope of Secretary Mayorkas misconduct and refusal to enforce the law.”</p> <p>According to the response that was issued by the Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday, they said: “The House Republicans are pursuing a baseless political exercise that has been rejected by both parties and already failed on a bipartisan vote.”</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/03/politics/house-homeland-security-committee-impeachment-mayorkas/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>CNN</i></a></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Newly Unseal Epstein Files Raise Scrutiny Into Previously Hidden Names" id="Newly Unseal Epstein Files Raise Scrutiny Into Previously Hidden Names">Newly Unseal Epstein Files Raise Scrutiny Into Previously Hidden Names</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Newly Unseal Epstein Files Raise Scrutiny Into Previously Hidden Names</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Jeffrey_Epstein_24010058813245-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="78f23710-96f2-4420-8940-f6c37a388b96" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Jeffrey_Epstein_24010058813245-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="683" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/JeffreyEpstein/3f71184a695b41af84fd726cf66ca873/photo?Query=epstein&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=2564&currentItemNo=0">AP Photo/New York State Sex Offender Registry</a></em></p> <p>Friday, January 5, 2023 – A new batch of documents relating to the sexual abuse of infamous tycoon Jeffery Epstein were made public. An additional 19 documents, comprising roughly 300 pages, are in addition to the more than 900 pages of records that were unveiled on Wednesday evening, causing an internet frenzy that crashed a website holding the documents.</p> <p>High-profile names in the court documents have included Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and David Copperfield, though many of the persons identified are not accused of any sexual wrongdoing. So far, the documents have been riddled with the names of celebrities and politicians who met or worked with Epstein in the years before he was publicly accused of sexually exploiting teenage females.</p> <p>The documents were acquired for Giuffre's 2015 defamation action against Epstein's former lover Ghislaine Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence in a US prison for colluding with Epstein to sexually assault youngsters.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/04/jeffrey-epstein-second-round-documents-unsealed" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>The Guardian</i></a><i> </i></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="United States Supreme Court Confirm That It Will Rule If Donald Trump Can Run For President" id="United States Supreme Court Confirm That It Will Rule If Donald Trump Can Run For President">United States Supreme Court Confirm That It Will Rule If Donald Trump Can Run For President</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">United States Supreme Court Confirm That It Will Rule If Donald Trump Can Run For President</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_24002844912601-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e59e2f25-43e3-4a32-a68c-f864c5cd294d" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Election_2024_How_We_Got_Here_24002844912601-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="750" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/Election2024HowWeGotHere/892f54a34d304d20ac9a78a527ad7c5b/photo?Query=donald%20trump%20campaign&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=29553&currentItemNo=0">AP Photo/Brennan Linsley</a></em></p> <p>Friday, January 5, 2024 – The Supreme Court of the United States has confirmed that it will hear a historic case to determine whether former President Donald Trump can run for president. The Supreme Court justices agreed to take up the appeal of Mr. Trump against a decision that was made in Colorado to remove him from the 2024 ballot in the state. The case will be heard in February and the ruling will apply nationwide.</p> <p>The decision of the Supreme Court to take up the case came after attorneys General from 27 states filed a brief asking that the court should reject the ruling in Colorado.</p> <p>The 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution bans any individual who has engaged me in insurrection or rebellion from holding federal office. However, Mr. Trump's lawyers argue that the law does not apply to the president.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67899435" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>BBC</i></a><i> </i></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Michigan Republican Party Leader, Karamo Ousted By Party Member" id="Michigan Republican Party Leader, Karamo Ousted By Party Member">Michigan Republican Party Leader, Karamo Ousted By Party Member</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Michigan Republican Party Leader, Karamo Ousted By Party Member</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Michigan_GOP_Leadership_Challenge_24005688422216-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8d778855-776a-42df-972b-44b20abf4b5e" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Michigan_GOP_Leadership_Challenge_24005688422216-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="682" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/MichiganGOPLeadershipChallenge/0a15d5efe5b040f4ad0383dab604035e/photo?Query=kristina%20karamo&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=18&currentItemNo=0">AP Photo/Joey Cappelletti</a></em></p> <p>Saturday, January 6, 2024 – Some members of the Republican Party in Michigan have voted to remove Kristina Karamo as the state party chairperson after months of infighting and slow fundraising, which raised concern about her leadership. Karamo however said that she would not respect the vote on Saturday, which would set the stage for a potential court battle over party leadership.</p> <p>A committee member who was involved in organizing the meeting said that they have voted to remove Karamo, and they must look to collaborate and grow forward.</p> <p>After an unsuccessful run for the position of Michigan Secretary of State in 2022, Karamo contested for the party’s top position, promising to break free from the big donors. She has however failed to deliver on her promise, while she has also angered many of her supporters with what they called a lack of transparency from her administration.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/michigan-republicans-vote-ousting-controversial-leader-karamo-2024-01-06/" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>Reuters</i></a></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Republicans In Florida Replaces Party Chairman Under Rape Investigation" id="Republicans In Florida Replaces Party Chairman Under Rape Investigation">Republicans In Florida Replaces Party Chairman Under Rape Investigation</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Republicans In Florida Replaces Party Chairman Under Rape Investigation</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Election_2024_DeSantis_24011730708144-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3d783476-b749-4ac7-bdf4-4bee2d13a51b" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Election_2024_DeSantis_24011730708144-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="683" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/Election2024DeSantis/b65881769cfd4deb8476a5399f81398b/photo?Query=florida%20republicans&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=20753&currentItemNo=6">AP Photo/Abbie Parr</a></em></p> <p>Monday, January 8, 2024 – The Republicans in Florida have replaced their chairman, as he is under investigation by the police concerning a rape accusation against him. The change in leadership comes a week before Governor Ron DeSantis faces his first test in his bid for the GOP presidential nomination.</p> <p>The GOP in Florida confirmed on X that they have elected Evan Power, who had served as vice chairman as their new chairman. Power is expected to replace Christian Ziegler, who was accused in October of raping a woman that he and his wife had previously had a sexual encounter with.</p> <p>Governor Ron DeSantis had called in Ziegler to resign in November, saying it is not right for the party to be led by a chair under that type of scrutiny. In December, Republicans in Florida suspended Ziegler during a meeting, but they were unsuccessful in calling for his resignation. </p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/florida-republicans-replace-party-chairman-under-rape-investigation-2024-01-08/" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>Reuters</i></a><i> </i></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="At Least 21 People Injured Due To Explosion In Texas" id="At Least 21 People Injured Due To Explosion In Texas">At Least 21 People Injured Due To Explosion In Texas</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">At Least 21 People Injured Due To Explosion In Texas</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Fort_Worth_Explosion_24009786081143-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3d48f967-2f8e-4f49-9026-e7ec8865f50d" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Fort_Worth_Explosion_24009786081143-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="676" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/FortWorthExplosion/fa1f03a17e0f415a8bf1eeed9cf748ff/photo?Query=texas%20explosion&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=1021&currentItemNo=1">AP Photo/Glen E. Ellman/Fort Worth Fire Department</a></em></p> <p>Tuesday, January 9, 2024 – Close to two dozen people have been injured due to an explosion in Fort Worth, Texas. According to the spokesperson of MedStar, at least 21 people were injured in the blast at the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Downtown Hotel. One of the victims suffered critical injuries, four were in serious condition and others had minor injuries.</p> <p>According to the spokesperson of Fort Worth Fire Department, he said they believe the explosion was caused by some type of gas explosion. However, the investigation is still ongoing to find out exactly the cause of the explosion.</p> <p>The hotel confirmed in a statement that they were working with first responders and hoping to help those injured. They also added that they are working with those who were injured to fully support them.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/01/08/us/explosion-fort-worth-texas/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>CNN</i></a></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="United States Judge Rules That Ban On Guns In Post Offices Is Unconstitutional" id="United States Judge Rules That Ban On Guns In Post Offices Is Unconstitutional">United States Judge Rules That Ban On Guns In Post Offices Is Unconstitutional</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">United States Judge Rules That Ban On Guns In Post Offices Is Unconstitutional</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Gun_Control_Lawsuit_24002789286841-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c9a3458e-98a1-4cbe-914e-2b14e51dfa1d" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Gun_Control_Lawsuit_24002789286841-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="752" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/GunControlLawsuit/7db0ddde828a488886a181a774e77f10/photo?Query=us%20gun%20ban&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=178&currentItemNo=1">AP Photo/U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York</a></em></p> <p>Saturday, January 13, 2024 – A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the United States law that bars people from possessing firearms in post offices is unconstitutional, citing a landmark ruling by the United States Supreme Court in 2022 that expanded gun rights.</p> <p>Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle concluded and dismissed part of an indictment charging a postal worker with illegally possessing a gun in a federal facility. However, she refused to dismiss a separate charge for forcibly resisting arrest.</p> <p>Ayala, who works in a United States Postal Service as a truck driver, had a concealed weapons permit and kept a Smith and Wesson 9mm handgun in a fanny pack for self-defense, his lawyers said. Prosecutors indicted him and said he brought the gun onto Postal Service property in 2012 and fled federal agents who tried to detain him.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ban-guns-post-offices-is-unconstitutional-us-judge-rules-2024-01-13/" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>Reuters</i></a><i> </i></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Agreement Reached By Congress To Avert Government Shutdown By March" id="Agreement Reached By Congress To Avert Government Shutdown By March">Agreement Reached By Congress To Avert Government Shutdown By March</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Agreement Reached By Congress To Avert Government Shutdown By March</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Election_2024_House_McCarthy_24009036874289-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="463c4a0f-ad5a-4175-b5bb-f9ffb08fdac2" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Election_2024_House_McCarthy_24009036874289-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="683" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/Election2024HouseMcCarthy/0fc1704d241a4af68904d917cd51a8b7/photo?Query=us%20government%20shutdown&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=1244&currentItemNo=0">AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite</a></em></p> <p>Sunday, January 14, 2024 – Leaders in the United States Congress have agreed on a two-tranche stopgap spending bill to keep the federal government funded into March. The bill will avert a partial government shutdown starting late next week.</p> <p>The agreement was reached just before the January 19 funding deadline for some federal agencies, such as the Department of Transportation. Other agencies, such as the Defense Department have until February 2. Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schummer, and House Speaker, Mike Johnson announced that Congress had agreed to a $1.59tn spending deal.</p> <p>Mike Johnson had private meetings with some hardline Republicans who have been pushing for deeper cuts. When asked if he would renegotiate his agreement with Schumer, he said “he has made no commitment and asks people to disregard any information stating otherwise.”</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/13/congress-budget-stopgap-bill-federal-government?ref=upstract.com" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>The Guardian</i></a></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Four People Dead And One Critically Injured After Hot Air Balloon Crash In Arizona" id="Four People Dead And One Critically Injured After Hot Air Balloon Crash In Arizona">Four People Dead And One Critically Injured After Hot Air Balloon Crash In Arizona</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Four People Dead And One Critically Injured After Hot Air Balloon Crash In Arizona</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Balloon_Down_17243578778097-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="56a8bdb2-fcaf-4203-ab33-23a14d26889d" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Balloon_Down_17243578778097-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="768" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/BalloonDown/714b13905e8e417a96b66dff1e762377/photo?Query=arizona%20hot%20air%20balloon&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=39&currentItemNo=1">AP Photo/Peoria Fire Department</a></em></p> <p>Monday, January 15, 2024 – Some skydivers jumped from a hot air balloon that was floating over the Arizona desert just a moment before it crash-landed. Police announced that one of the remaining passengers was confirmed dead and another person was critically injured.</p> <p>The balloon was carrying 13 adults, a balloon operator, four passengers, and eight skydivers. Shortly after the skydivers jumped from the aircraft, something catastrophic happened with the balloon which caused it to crash to the ground in a desert area, east of Sunshine Boulevard. The National Transportation Safety Board confirmed they were still investigating the cause of the crash.</p> <p>One of the victims died on the spot, while the remaining three died after they had been taken to the hospital. According to NTSB, the aircraft was an A-160 passenger balloon, which was manufactured by Cameron Balloons.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/14/us/hot-air-balloon-crash-eloy-arizona-deaths/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>CNN</i></a><i> </i></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Senate Votes Against Sander Resolution Concerning Aid To Israel" id="Senate Votes Against Sander Resolution Concerning Aid To Israel">Senate Votes Against Sander Resolution Concerning Aid To Israel</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Senate Votes Against Sander Resolution Concerning Aid To Israel</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Immigration_Humanitarian_Parole_24018516527369-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="cdb2c22f-c8ab-4bab-90a4-da1f0f0070a9" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Immigration_Humanitarian_Parole_24018516527369-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="683" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/ImmigrationHumanitarianParole/3d0ce532b70a4975a92571515745d587/photo?Query=us%20israel%20aid&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=660&currentItemNo=0">AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein</a></em></p> <p>Wednesday, January 17, 2024 – Senators in the United States have defeated a measure that was introduced by Bernie Sanders. The bill would have made military aid to Israel conditional on whether the government of Israel is violating human rights and international accords. The proposal was struck down by the Senators, with 72 voting to kill the measure and 11 people supporting it.</p> <p>Sanders wrote on X that his resolution directed the State Department to report any human rights violations that may have happened using United States equipment in Israel's military campaign in Gaza.</p> <p>The White House announced that it is not in support of the resolution that was written by Senator Sanders. The United States Provides Israel with $3.8bn in security assistance each year, which ranges from fighter jets to powerful bombs that could destroy Hamsa’s tunnels easily.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/16/bernie-sanders-senate-test-vote-military-aid-israel" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>The Guardian</i></a></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Additional $5 Billion Student Loans Canceled By President Biden" id="Additional $5 Billion Student Loans Canceled By President Biden">Additional $5 Billion Student Loans Canceled By President Biden</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Additional $5 Billion Student Loans Canceled By President Biden</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Education_Student_Loans_24012069073777-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="8315ef95-f65a-40b2-a9bf-e918f52c2b56" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Education_Student_Loans_24012069073777-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="683" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/EducationStudentLoans/0ed54f55900e419d9aa665f248e12aa0/photo?Query=biden%20student%20loan&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=355&currentItemNo=0">AP Photo/Evan Vucci</a></em></p> <p>Saturday, January 20, 2024 – President of the United States, Joe Biden, confirmed that he has canceled close to $5 billion for an additional 74,000 borrowers, which include more than half who earned forgiveness after 10 years of public service as teachers, nurses, and firefighters. With the announcement, the total loan forgiveness by the Biden-Harris administration amounts to $136.6 billion for over 3.7 million Americans.</p> <p>President Joe Biden promised to continue working to deliver student debt relief to as many borrowers as possible, following a Supreme Court ruling on June 30, which blocked his plan to cancel hundreds of billions of dollars in debt.</p> <p>According to the education secretary, Miguel Cardona, the department was moving with full speed to deliver even greater debt relief for more borrowers and to assist them get on a faster track to loan forgiveness.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-administration-cancels-nearly-5-bln-student-debt-74000-borrowers-2024-01-19/" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>Reuters</i></a><i> </i></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Governor Of Florida, Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential Campaign" id="Governor Of Florida, Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential Campaign">Governor Of Florida, Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential Campaign</a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Governor Of Florida, Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential Campaign</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Election_2024_DeSantis_24021607689606-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2ff44304-3e5e-4c5a-a410-28fefdf42143" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Election_2024_DeSantis_24021607689606-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="683" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/Election2024DeSantis/239b5aa5f70d4b9d8c95f23ec1571213/photo?Query=desantis%20presidential%20campaign&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=494&currentItemNo=3">AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall</a></em></p> <p>Sunday, January 21, 2024 – The Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, a major contender in the Republican presidential primary has announced that he is ending his White House bid and declared support for former president, Donald Trump. His announcement comes after a disappointing second-place finish in the Iowa Republican caucuses last week.</p> <p>According to DeSantis, he said he would have continued if there was anything he could do to produce a favorable outcome. But he cannot ask his supporters to volunteer their time and donate their resources if there is no clear path to victory. He also added that he signed to support the Republican nominee and he intends to honor the pledge.</p> <p>With DeSantis' decision, the only person left contending with Trump is the former governor of South Carolina, Nikki Haley, but without much time to consolidate support and catch up to the front-runner.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/01/21/politics/desantis-ends-2024-campaign/index.html" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>CNN</i></a></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Professors In California Ends Strike After One Day " id="Professors In California Ends Strike After One Day ">Professors In California Ends Strike After One Day </a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Professors In California Ends Strike After One Day </h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/California_Universities_Faculty_Strike_24022669664813-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f2655e15-50fa-4dce-805b-7ecd9bccdd3b" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/California_Universities_Faculty_Strike_24022669664813-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="683" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/CaliforniaUniversitiesFacultyStrike/f054d60a47a24fae9e27cabc8899aec2/photo?Query=california%20professor%20strike&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=33&currentItemNo=2">AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez</a></em></p> <p>Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – A union, which represents 29,000 professors and staff at California State University (CSU), has reached a tentative agreement to end a five-day strike after just one day. The strike began because of stalled contract negotiations that started in May.</p> <p>The agreed deal includes a 5% general salary increase for all faculty backdating to July 2023 and another 5% increase in July 2024. Additionally, the agreement raises the salary floor for the lowest-paid faculty and extends paid parental leave from six to 10 weeks. With the strike called off, staff are expected to return to work, and voting on the contract ratification will take place in the coming weeks.</p> <p>Chancellor Mildred Garcia said in a statement that the agreement helps to fairly compensate faculty while ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the university system.</p> <p><i>Source: </i><a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/california-professors-launch-5-day-strike-first-day-semester-2024-01-22/" rel="nofollow noopener"><i>Reuters</i></a><i> </i></p> <p><a href="#Top of Page">Return to Top of Page</a></p> <div style="visibility: hidden; display:inline;"><a name="Ohio Lawmakers Vote To Override Governor’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors" id="Ohio Lawmakers Vote To Override Governor’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors"> Ohio Lawmakers Vote To Override Governor’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors </a></div> <h3 class="text-align-center">Ohio Lawmakers Vote To Override Governor’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors</h3> <picture><source srcset="/sites/infoplease.com/files/styles/webp_image/public/inline-images/Transgender_Health_Ohio_24024668751202-min.jpg.webp 1x" media="all and (min-width: 0em)" type="image/webp"><img alt="Current Events" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2d3f9a85-88c3-4e66-adb5-7f187dbc407d" src="/sites/infoplease.com/files/inline-images/Transgender_Health_Ohio_24024668751202-min.jpg" class="align-center" width="1024" height="728" /></picture><p><em>Photo Source: <a href="https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/TransgenderHealthOhio/a160dc101d37467d8e6eee50159d2d1d/photo?Query=ohio%20gender%20affirming&mediaType=photo&sortBy=arrivaldatetime:desc&dateRange=Anytime&totalCount=22&currentItemNo=0">AP Photo/Patrick Orsagos</a></em></p> <p>Wednesday, January 24, 2024 – The Ohio Senate, which is controlled by Republicans, has voted 23-9 to override GOP Governor Mike DeWine's veto of a bill that bans gender-affirming care for minors. 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