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Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) First Lady Melania Trump will ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, January 28, capping a year in which she pushed a tightly focused agenda centred on children and families.The White House said the appearance follows an impactful first year of leadership during the second term of the Trump administration. The ceremony will take place at the start of the trading day in New York.Over the past year, Melania Trump prioritised issues such as online child safety, foster care, housing support, AI education, and reunification efforts for children separated by war, according to the White House.A central achievement highlighted by officials is her role in championing the TAKE IT DOWN Act. The law enhances federal online protections for children,...

Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) US authorities issued wide-ranging safety advisories and emergency preparedness measures on Friday as a powerful winter storm threatened large parts of the country with heavy snow, crippling ice, and prolonged power outages, expected to impact 200 million people.The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned that plunging temperatures and expected power disruptions could increase the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning linked to home heating equipment, including space heaters, furnaces, fireplaces and generators.“Working smoke and CO alarms save lives,” the CPSC said, urging households to ensure alarms are installed on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas, tested monthly, and fitted with battery backup to function during outages.The ...

Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) US lawmakers have expressed concerns that routine domestic air travel could increasingly intersect with immigration enforcement, creating fear among immigrant communities, including lawful visa holders and international students.The issue surfaced this week during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on airport security and cybersecurity oversight.Transportation Security Administration Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill confirmed that TSA shares certain information within the Department of Homeland Security. She said the practice supports national security and has existed across administrations.McNeill rejected claims that TSA routinely transfers passenger lists to Immigration and Customs Enforcement for immigration enforcement purposes. She said TSA of...