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Boeing Wins More Than $7 Billion in Pentagon Contracts
The company’s debt has skyrocketed to $57 billion since 2018.
Text Messages Reveal Extent of Ex-Aide to Hochul’s Ties to Chinese Consulate, Prosecutors Say
Prosecutors say texts with Chinese consular officers reveal the aide’s close collaboration with the CCP in managing Taiwan’s access to NY state officials.
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser Will Not Pursue a Fourth Term
Third-term mayor tells residents her tenure will end in 2027 after more than a decade leading the nation’s capital.
US Senator Agrees to Pay $5.1 Million to Settle Back Taxes
The West Virginia lawmaker and owner of multiple mining and other businesses agreed to settle an ongoing IRS case for unpaid 2009 business taxes.
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Consumer Confidence Drops as Shoppers Turn Cautious Ahead of Holidays
Sliding confidence and softer spending raise questions about the year-end outlook despite pockets of strength in early holiday demand.
Educators, Experts Grapple With How to Improve Nation’s Plummeting Math Scores
After bad publicity from the latest national Report Card, academic and scholastic experts from the mathematics realm said change was needed and fast.
Some Bird Populations Benefited From California Wildfires, Study Finds
Researchers found that some bird species increased in population after a wildfire, and the positive effect often lasted many years.
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Baby Formula From All Lots Might Be Contaminated With Botulism Bacteria, Company Says
‘Based on these results, we cannot rule out the risk that all ByHeart formula across all product lots may have been contaminated,’ ByHeart says.
Italian Cheese Sold in 2 US States Recalled Due to Bacterial Contamination
The products were distributed via Kroger retail outlets.
Home Delistings Jump Nearly 30 Percent in September as Sellers Reject Low Offers
Redfin said that 70 percent of home listings were stale in September, and typical delisted homes stayed on the market more than 100 days.
Don’t Wear Slippers, Pajamas at Airport, Transportation Secretary Duffy Urges
The federal agency head cites a ‘degradation of civility’ while promoting the DOT’s campaign to restore ‘courtesy and class’ to air travel.
Trump Admin to Announce Aid Package for Farmers Amid China Soybean Deal Within Weeks
U.S. growers lost billions in soybean sales this year as China turned to Brazil and Argentina amid tensions with Washington.
Legal Cases Challenging Trump’s Agenda—Key Issues to Watch
The final judgments could have long-lasting effects on issues including National Guard deployment and grant clawbacks.
NBA Coach Chauncey Billups Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged Rigged Poker Games Scheme
His attorney, Chris Heywood, denied that Billups was part of the alleged crimes, which allegedly defrauded victims out of $7.15 million.
Federal Judge Dismisses James Comey, Letitia James Indictments
The judge said Lindsey Halligan’s appointment violated federal law.
Economists Forecast Stronger US Growth, Lingering Inflation in 2026
A panel of 42 professional forecasters say stronger consumer spending and investment will lift 2026 output.
Nearly 200 Million Shoppers Expected to Hit Stores Thanksgiving Weekend
A survey finds that 70 percent of those shoppers plan to take advantage of Black Friday discounts.
US, Ukraine Say They Have ‘Updated and Refined’ Peace Framework to End War
The new proposal places greater emphasis on security guarantees for Ukraine after a previous proposal was criticized as being too friendly to Moscow.
European Leaders, US Lawmakers Weigh Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan
The White House calls the framework a ‘win-win,’ while European leaders demand revisions and greater consultation with partners.
Chicago Declines to Apply for DOJ Violence Intervention Grants
The office of the mayor cited its unwillingness to comply with the Trump administration’s policies.
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Mamdani
The president and the mayor-elect said they found common ground in a cordial meeting focused on the future of New York City.
