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Top House Races to Watch in 2026 Midterms
Control over the lower chamber of Congress will be the most-watched battle during the midterm elections.
Trump Admin’s Offshore Wind Suspension Faces Legal Challenge From Orsted
The company has asked a federal judge to block a 90-day construction halt imposed by Trump administration that cited national security risks.
Wegovy Lots Recalled After Hair Is Detected in a Prefilled Syringe
The manufacturer initiated the recall, but the number of lots involved wasn’t revealed.
Judge Orders Continued Detention of Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect
The defense had suggested Cole could be released to his grandmother with certain restrictions.
Sprinkles Cupcakes Abruptly Closes All Stores After 20 Years in Business
The company is known as the world’s first cupcake-only bakery.
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Trump Confirms He Takes Higher Daily Dose of Aspirin for Blood-Thinning Effect
Health officials have said that aspirin can irritate the lining of the stomach, triggering internal bleeding, ulcers, or gastrointestinal problems.
Court Reinstates School District Employees’ Free Speech Lawsuit Over Anti-Racism Training
The plaintiffs argued the training was ‘indoctrination’ based on a theory of ‘white supremacy.’
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PG&E Lowers Prices in California From Jan. 1
Multiple other U.S. electric companies have announced updated rates starting Jan. 1.
HUD Audit Reveals $5.8 Billion in Potentially Improper Rental Assistance Payments Under Biden
Around $77 million in payments were issued to nearly 30,000 deceased tenants.
Trump Vows to Intervene if Iran Kills Protestors
The president said the United States was ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ in a post on Truth Social.
3 Key Supreme Court Cases to Watch in Early 2026
The justices are poised to tackle complex legal questions about gender, gun rights, and the president’s ability to fire people.
New Trump-Ordered Immigration Restrictions in Effect as of Jan. 1
Nationals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria will be subject to full travel restrictions starting Thursday.
Oil Glut Pushes Prices Down, Easing Inflation in 2025—What’s Ahead
An expert predicts more volatility in energy logistics in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and reliance on AI-driven risk intelligence.
US Sanctions 4 More Companies, 4 More Oil Tankers Accused of Serving Venezuela
These latest sanctions actions are part of a multifaceted pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro over drug trafficking.
Border Patrol’s Chicago Operation Expected to Go on ‘For Years,’ Official Says
Operation Midway Blitz has yielded thousands of immigration-related arrests, officials said.
Respiratory Illness Levels High for First Time This Virus Season: CDC
The season typically runs from the fall through the winter.
Americans Will Drop Everything (and Anything) to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Let Times Square keep its big boring ball. Innovators nationwide have more distinctive ideas about what should fly and fall in saying farewell to 2025.
Disney to Pay $10 Million to Resolve Children’s Privacy Claims
The settlement resolves allegations that Disney collected data on children and used that information for targeted advertising through its YouTube channels.
Kremlin Says Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack Will Harden Russia’s Peace Talk Stance
Moscow said that a purported strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence was aimed at derailing peace talks, a claim Kyiv dismissed as fabricated.
Trump Says Netanyahu Pardon ‘On Its Way’; Israeli President’s Office Suggests Otherwise
Netanyahu is the first Israeli prime minister to be charged with a crime while in office.
