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“Stick Nation” is a worldwide movement that thrives on irreverent, fantastical and downright wholesome descriptions of sticks. (Image credit: Jackson Hoget)

President Trump has issued sweeping executive actions swiftly ending diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs within the federal government. Already, the work is underway. (Image credit: Jim Watson)

January 22, 2025: Donald Trump presidency news  CNN

Japan’s century-old Mingei, or folk art, movement celebrates the everyday work of anonymous artists. It stands in contrast to both fine arts and industrially mass-produced goods. And it’s having a yet another revival.

Trump suggests it was a mistake for Biden not to pardon himself – US politics live  The Guardian US

Convicted US Capitol rioter Pam Hemphill turns down Trump pardon  BBC.com

Trump is imposing MAGA rule on the government hour-by-hour  CNN

LA-area fire prompts evacuations after exploding in size, as California faces fresh threats  Axios L.A. fire live updates: Hughes fire breaks out north of Castaic; evacuations ordered, I-5 reopens  Los Angeles Times Plumes of panic: Castaic Lake blaze brings chaos to I-5

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince said Thursday the kingdom wants to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, comments that came after President Donald Trump earlier put a price tag on

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete breakdown of government, without additional international support. (Image credit: Jean Feguens Regala)