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States to Get $50 Billion for Rural Health Care: What to Know
Rural hospitals can apply for funds to upgrade technology, recruit staff, and develop new services to improve health care delivery.
EPA to Regulate Use of Multiple Chemicals in Workplaces
When exposure to some of these chemicals exceeds safety levels, workers are afflicted with endocrine dysfunction and reproductive health issues.
Cases of Measles in US Surpass 2,000 for First Time in More Than 30 Years
There were 49 measles outbreaks in the country in 2025.
Miami Hosts NHL’s Outdoor ‘Winter Classic’ on Jan. 2
The Florida Panthers play the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park on Jan. 2.
New ‘Zombie Drug’ Hits California, With 4 Fatal Overdoses in 2025
Medetomidine is stronger than ‘tranq’ with severe and sometimes deadly withdrawals.
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Changes Coming for the 2026 Tax Filing Season: 6 Things to Know
White House officials have projected larger refunds this year.
Minnesota to Mandate K–12 Ethnic Studies Instruction in 2026
Parents are allowed to review all curricula and opt their child out of instruction found objectionable, in which case schools must provide alternatives.
Whooping Cough Cases Rise Nationwide, Hit 15-Year High in Arkansas
Cases of the respiratory illness continue to surge across the United States, with 13 deaths reported this year.
Chief Justice Roberts Says Americans Continue to Admire the Constitution
In his annual report, Roberts stressed the importance of an independent judiciary.
500 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Minnesota, 1,000 Immigration-Fraud Cases Investigated: DHS Official
An official gave an update on immigration-enforcement and fraud-investigation efforts amid a major scandal in Minnesota.
Outbreak on Celebrity Cruises Ship Sickens Over 100: CDC
The affected passengers and crew members suffered from gastrointestinal illness on the Christmas cruise.
SNAP Bans on Soda, Candy in 5 States to Begin on Jan. 1
The new restrictions are designed to promote healthier choices in federal food aid.
Democrat Wins Iowa State Senate Special Election, Blocking GOP From Reclaiming Supermajority
Democrat Renee Hardman’s victory prevents state Senate Republicans from reclaiming a supermajority they lost in August.
Federal Reserve Minutes Reflect Ongoing Divergence Over Interest Rates
Monetary policymakers continued debating whether employment or inflation were greater risks to the U.S. economy.
US Coast Guard Awards Contracts to Build 6 Arctic Icebreakers
In July, Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which has provided $8.6 billion for deploying the USCG’s icebreaker fleet in the Arctic.
Trump Says He’s Not 100 Percent Aligned With Netanyahu on West Bank
The president also downplayed concerns about a potential confrontation between Israel and Turkey.
US Commits $2 Billion for Foreign Aid but Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the agreement would help save American taxpayers money.
Turning Point USA Endorses Vance for President in 2028
Vice President JD Vance has not announced a run for the White House but is widely expected to do so.
US Forces Took Out Drug Boat Facility as Part of Anti-Drug Campaign: Trump
The strike on a staging facility for drug boats along the Venezuelan shore is an escalation in the U.S. campaign in the Caribbean.
