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Coal Plants to Remain Open to Prevent Blackouts in Midwest: Energy Secretary
The coal plant units, scheduled to cease operations in December, will now remain open until March 23, 2026.
New York to Require Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms
The required warnings are based upon consumer protections on products such as tobacco and alcohol, noting risks like increased anxiety and depression.
Illegal Immigrant Driver Tries to Run Over ICE Officers in Bid to Escape: DHS
The van rammed into several ICE vehicles, according to the department. No officers were severely injured.
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Patel Says FBI’s Current Headquarters Is Permanently Shutting Down
Director Kash Patel said a transition would begin immediately.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Professor Who Satirized School’s DEI Stance
Judges overruled a lower court decision that said the University of Washington’s actions against the plaintiff didn’t constitute viewpoint discrimination.
Newsom Declares Emergency as Floods, Mudslides Threaten California on Christmas Day
Atmospheric rivers have drenched Southern California, prompting rescues, evacuations, and warnings, and disrupting holiday travel.
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Airlines Cancel Over 1,500 Flights Across the US Ahead of Winter Storm
States from Connecticut to Pennsylvania will face heavy snowfall, while mid-Atlantic states will encounter freezing rain.
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.
Trump-Hosted Kennedy Center Honors Streams on CBS, Paramount+
The annual celebration of American arts and culture featured honorees Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, KISS, George Strait, Michael Crawford
How China’s Rare Earth Stranglehold Is Unleashing American Innovation
U.S. innovation could finally start to blunt Beijing’s control over critical minerals.
USCIS Issued 196,000 Alien Removal Notices in 2025
USCIS also referred more than 14,400 immigrants to ICE because of fraud, national security, and public safety concerns.
