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Readers Optimistic About America, Mixed on Holiday Spending Plans
Our reader poll found mixed feelings on the impact of the economy on seasonal spending plans, but a more bullish attitude on the future of the country.
Solar Storm Software Bug Prompts Urgent Airbus A320 Overhaul
Airlines must update jets after an investigation found a solar flare caused a swift drop in altitude that injured at least 15 passengers.
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9 Takeaways From Exclusive Interview With FBI Director Kash Patel
Patel highlighted the impact of investigations that helped rescue children, capture spies, and reduce homicide rates to modern lows.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Surge on Rate-Cut Hopes
Upbeat earnings from major retailers reinforced confidence that consumers remain engaged.
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Documents Stuffed Into Burn Bags at FBI Headquarters to Be Made Public: Kash Patel
The FBI director gave the update in a new interview.
Progressive School Board Candidates Make Gains in Recent Elections
Voters are starting to experience fatigue after years of culture war issues that followed the COVID-19 pandemic, one policy expert says.
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Midwest Thanksgivings Hit With Lake Effect Snow Storms
The National Weather Service warned that post-holiday traffic would be disrupted.
Walgreens Nasal Spray Recalled Over Potential Bacterial Contamination, FDA Reports
The recall was initiated over reports of a type of bacteria, Pseudomonas lactis.
Tariff Revenue Hits Record High of $31.4 Billion in October
October’s haul set a new monthly high as Treasury data showed soaring customs receipts under President Donald Trump’s tariff program.
US Military Puts Heat on Venezuela’s Maduro—What to Know
The United States has sent one of the largest military forces in decades to the Caribbean, including the world’s most advanced aircraft carrier.
She Was Labeled the Original ‘Anti-Vaxxer,’ Now She Feels Vindicated
First rising to the spotlight as a model, actress, and television host, Jenny McCarthy faced backlash for her autism awareness advocacy.
Trump Says South Africa Won’t Be Invited to 2026 Miami G20 Summit
The president announced the move, which follows the U.S. decision to boycott this year’s Johannesburg event, on Truth Social.
Pentagon to Deploy 500 More Troops in DC After 2 National Guardsmen Shot
Two members of the National Guard were shot on Nov. 26 while performing ‘high visibility patrols’ near the White House.
Bipartisan AGs Warn Congress Against Ban on State AI Regulations
The attorneys general said they were ‘deeply troubled’ by emerging reports of AI chatbots ‘plunging individuals into spirals of mental illness.’
Georgia Prosecutor Drops 2020 Election Interference Case Against Trump
‘In my professional opinion, the citizens of Georgia are not served by pursuing this case in full for another five to ten years,’ the prosecutor wrote.
Indiana GOP to Reconvene Over Redrawing of State’s Congressional Map
President Donald Trump said he hopes the Senate will obtain the necessary votes to advance the plan.
Suicides and Delusions: Lawsuits Point to Dark Side of AI Chatbot
Lawsuits allege ChatGPT coached users into delusion and suicide, OpenAI says it is working with mental health clinicians to strengthen the product.
Trump Pardons 2 Turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, in Thanksgiving Tradition
President Abraham Lincoln first saved a turkey in 1863, and the annual Rose Garden ceremony dates to 1989.
Inflation Dampens Household Purchasing Power Despite Brighter 2026 Outlook
Flat bank balances and slowing wage growth signal mounting pressure on consumers despite a more upbeat 2026 economic forecast.
