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ICE Targeting Massive Suspected Fraud in Minnesota
Agents are going door-to-door in Minneapolis to check into reports that federal assistance programs are being abused.
First 2026 Social Security Payments Being Sent Soon: 4 Things to Know
Recipients will see a 2.8 percent boost, with some getting the adjusted payments on Dec. 31.
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Confessed, Prosecutors Say, as Defense Scrutinizes Case
A new court filing says that Brian Cole Jr. admitted during a post-arrest interview to having built and planted the explosive devices.
South Carolina, Tennessee Hospitals Ban Children After Spike in Flu, Measles
The health care company is hoping to protect patients and staff from the rising wave of influenza and respiratory illnesses.
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Over-the-Counter Medicines, Other Items Recalled Over Feces Contamination: FDA
Cold and flu medications, dietary supplements, pet food, cosmetics, medical devices, and foods are subject to the recall.
Education Department Has Rejected Over 300,000 Requests for Lower Student Loan Repayments
The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.
California Ends Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over High-Speed Rail Funding
The Trump administration canceled $4 billion in funding for the project in July.
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Ground Beef Products Recalled Across 6 US States
Individuals have been advised not to consume the products and instead throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
Top 8 Senate Races to Watch in 2026
Democrats and Republicans are eyeing pivotal Senate races as polling, retirements, and primaries shape the 2026 electoral battlefield.
Winter Weather Cancels Over 1,000 Flights Across US
Airports in the New York City area reported over four inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
California Begins Assessments of Christmas Floods, Mudslides
Several feet of rain and snow fell across the state over the past five days.
US Airline Industry Caps a Strong 2025—What Lies Ahead in 2026
Experts expect large-scale events and improved operational reliability to continue supporting airline revenue in the coming year.
Anticompetitive Rental Scheme: Blackstone’s LivCor Reaches Settlement With Justice Department
The company engaged in pricing tactics that harmed customers, the department said.
Nvidia Strikes Tech-and-Talent Deal With AI Startup Groq to Run AI at Scale
Chip giant Nvidia will license Groq’s AI technology and hire founder Jonathan Ross and key engineers in a deal short of a full acquisition.
Ohio Man Spreads Christmas Cheer With Holiday-Themed Artwork Covering Hundreds of Miles
Some of Timothy Pearson’s latest artwork includes a 500-mile nativity scene and a 300-mile Grinch created with his plane’s flight path.
Trump Tells Children Santa on His Way, Thanks Service Members
The president spoke to children across America on Dec. 24.
Wyoming Congresswoman Who Ousted Liz Cheney Launches Senate Bid
Backed by endorsement from Trump, Rep. Harriet Hageman is seeking to move from House to Senate.
How ‘Minnesota Nice,’ Progressive Policies, Paved Way for Somali Fraud
It’s not just the money, says a prosecutor and native Minnesotan. Others agree the ripple effects of massive fraud run deep and are just beginning to manifest.
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.
