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In Charts: The Rise and Fall of the Thanksgiving Turkey
Americans will eat 30 million turkeys this Thanksgiving, but numbers are at a nearly 40-year low amid waning demand and waves of bird flu.
Trump Removes Tariffs on Brazilian Beef and Coffee Imports
The executive order lowers duties on select agricultural goods in a bid to lower inflation.
Trump Admin Approves Offshore Oil Drilling in Areas Off Florida, California, Alaska Coastlines
The move breaks decades of precedent on the federal government’s policies regarding offshore drilling leases near Florida and California.
Senate Passes Measure to Repeal Biden-Era Coal Regulation
The regulation took effect last year and was promulgated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Few Americans Want to Get a New COVID Vaccine: Survey
Most adults in a new survey said they do not desire an updated COVID-19 shot.
Federal Judge Orders Texas School Districts to Remove Ten Commandments Displays
Judge ruled Texas’s new Ten Commandments display law was likely unconstitutional and ordered districts to remove the posters by early December.
California Faces $18 Billion Deficit Next Year, Deepening Multiyear Budget Crisis
The LAO estimates that more than 60 percent of new revenue—about $7 billion—must be directed to education funding formulas.
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US Must Press Allies on Chipmaking Export Loopholes to China: Experts
Experts and lawmakers said chipmaking equipment is critical leverage that the U.S. has over China.
Kia Recalls 250,000 Sedans, Says Fuel Tank Could Melt
The notice came a day before Kia’s parent company, Hyundai, announced a similar recall of more than 85,000 vehicles due to the same issue.
Afghan National Sentenced to 15-Year Prison Term for Plotting Election-Day Terror Attack
According to DHS, foreign terrorist organizations like ISIS and al-Qaeda maintain their intent to carry out or inspire attacks on the United States,
Trump Admin to Announce Details of Farmer Payments: Agriculture Secretary
Brooke Rollins said the announcement will come soon.
Commerce Department Authorizes Export of Advanced AI Semiconductors to Companies in UAE, Saudi Arabia
The announcement came a day after Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in the United States for the first time since 2018.
Trump Nominates 20-Year ATF Veteran to Be New Director
Gun rights advocates expect Robert Cekada to change the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives policy focus if he is confirmed.
RFK Jr. Ally Joins Health Department as Senior Adviser
Calley Means is the brother of the nominee for surgeon general.
Thousands of Veterans May Reclaim GI Bill After Getting Discharged Over COVID-19 Shots
More than 8,000 military personnel were removed from service for not complying with the vaccine mandate.
CDC Has Not Linked Measles Outbreaks in Multiple States, Official Says
‘We do not have epidemiological evidence linking the two chains of measles transmission,’ Jim O'Neill said.
Rare Earths Found at Alaska Mine Strengthen US Push to Cut China Reliance
Geologists at a planned graphite mine near Nome, Alaska, have uncovered at least four elements U.S. manufacturers currently must import from China.
He Wants to Build the Outernet in Space. Beijing Wants to Steal It.
Declan Ganley wants to create a space-based alternative to the current internet and cut reliance on vulnerable undersea cables.
Homeland Security Moves to Target Immigrants Who Rely on Government Benefits
‘The 2022 regulations are not the best implementation of the statute, inconsistent with congressional intent,’ the agency says.
Judge Halts National Guard Deployment to Memphis, Keeps Appeal Option Open
The judge stated that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee lacked authority to send troops to Memphis.
