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Anticompetitive Rental Scheme: Blackstone’s LivCor Reaches Settlement With Justice Department
The company engaged in pricing tactics that harmed customers, the department said.
Mortgage Rates Dip to 6.18 Percent as Home Sellers Outnumber Buyers
Among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan regions, Austin, Texas, was the strongest buyer’s market last month.
Zelenskyy Says He Will Meet Trump Soon as Peace Talks Continue
Zelenskyy said a leader-level meeting could take place before year’s end as negotiations with Russia advance but key issues remain unresolved.
Dog Biscuits Under Recall in 7 States
The recall was initiated after the FDA conducted routine sampling of the company’s products and found bacterial contamination.
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What Is the Diversity Visa Lottery That Trump Suspended?
The visa lottery allowed over 50,000 people from underrepresented countries to immigrate to the United States every year, with no merit-based requirements.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Professor Who Satirized School’s DEI Stance
Judges overruled a lower court decision that said the University of Washington’s actions against the plaintiff didn’t constitute viewpoint discrimination.
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Christmas Day Sports: A Look at the Premier Holiday Matchups
This year’s major events include five NBA games and three NFL games, with games spanning more than 12 hours.
Federal Judge Bars Trump Revocation of Attorney’s Security Clearance
The ruling marks another setback on Trump’s efforts to revoke security clearances of officials involved in the Biden laptop coverup, Steele Dossier, and more.
Chinese Christians Face a Hard Christmas
Daughter of jailed Chinese church leader, pastors share sorrow and resilience amid Beijing’s ongoing suppression of faith.
Tina Peters Asks Colorado Appeals Court to Recognize Trump’s Pardon
Colorado officials say the pardon is invalid because Peters was convicted under state law and the president may grant pardons only for federal offenses.
ICE Agents Hurt in Minnesota Arrest as Tensions Rise Over Immigration Enforcement
Two agents were injured while trying to apprehend a Cuban national, who allegedly struck the officers with his vehicle.
US Consumers Grow More Optimistic About Future Finances, Recession Fears Retreat
Consumers remained cautious on big-ticket spending, but expectations for household finances reached their most positive level in nearly a year.
Retail Investing Soars Amid Low Savings—What it Means for Equity Markets
Retail trading accounted for 20 percent to 25 percent of total activity this year, according to trading data from J.P. Morgan.
Pay Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans to Begin in January
The Department of Education’s latest measure follows months of reforms and crackdowns in the federal student loan program.
Trump Says of Cocaine Facilities in Colombia: Petro ‘Better Close Them Up Fast’
The Colombian president suggested that U.S. land in the southwest should be up for negotiation after Trump accused Venezuela of stealing U.S. land and assets.
1,030 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested in ICE Operation Honoring Laken Riley
Arrested individuals include illegals alleged to have committed assaults, including a sexual exploitation of a child.
21 Democratic-Led States Sue Trump Admin Over CFPB Funding
The CFPB was established in 2011 under President Barack Obama in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis to oversee consumer financial protection.
Mercedes-Benz Reaches $150 Million Settlement With US States Over Diesel Emissions
The agreement ends nine years of litigation for the German carmaker over emissions software installed in its diesel vehicles.
After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Record-Breaking AmericaFest
More than 30,000 people attended the event, which came just months after the assassination of Turning Point USA’s founder.
