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America in Photos: Trump Takes NORAD Santa Calls, Helicopter Crash, and Winter Storm
Notable moments from the past week in America.
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.
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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.
Knicks Knocking on Championship Door, Chasing First NBA Crown in 53 Years
Although the New York Knickerbockers won NBA championships in 1970 and 1973, the teams didn’t receive ticker-tape parades in Manhattan’s ‘Canyon of Heroes.’
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How the AI Bubble Is Being Masked Within Big Tech
Experts say market conditions bear a striking resemblance to the ‘dot com’ era before the crash in 2000, but with a few differences.
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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Junk Food Bans for SNAP Users in Some States Starting 2026: What to Know
More than a third of states will prohibit the purchase of some foods, and states will shoulder more of the program’s administrative cost.
Heavy Snowstorm Hits Northeast
More than half a foot of snow could fall on New York City by noon, Dec. 27.
US Dollar Poised for Largest Annual Decline Since 2003
Geopolitics, diversification, and Fed easing contribute to the U.S. dollar’s downward pressures.
Rob Schneider Predicts Studio Lots in Hollywood to Be ‘Real Estate’ by 2030
Rob Schneider suggested that Hollywood has already started to ‘completely dismantle itself.’
DOGE Says 14 Contracts Worth $190 Million Canceled
The task force has estimated total savings of more than $214 billion, an amount it says equates to roughly $1,329 per taxpayer.
Hawaii Can Charge Cruise Passengers a Climate Tax, Judge Rules
The legislation, dubbed the ‘Green Fee’ by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, is set to take effect with the start of 2026, becoming a first-of-its-kind law.
2 Hospitalized After ICE Agents Open Fire on Attackers in Maryland
No fatalities have been reported, and no federal agents were injured in the attack.
Transportation Department to Spend Nearly $1 Billion Toward Road Safety
The DOT is also funding projects aimed at improving roadway capacity, supporting U.S. energy dominance, and facilitating tourism.
US Signs $2.3 Billion in Africa Health Deals Under America First Strategy
The administration says the deals protect Americans from disease threats while shifting responsibility to partner governments and safeguarding U.S. taxpayers.
Federal Judge Upholds New York’s Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
A U.S. district judge argued that the Trump administration failed to establish that the law violates the US Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
Trump Says US Will Keep Oil, Tankers Seized off Coast of Venezuela
‘Maybe we’ll sell it. ... Maybe we’ll use it in the strategic reserves,’ the president said.
