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Walmart Market Cap Hits $1 Trillion
Walmart’s e-commerce business grew by 27 percent globally in the third quarter.
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Landmark $2 Million Trans Surgery Verdict Marks a Turning Point
‘This case is a huge leap … every doctor and clinic involved in this fad should be very afraid for what comes next,’ a detransitioner said.
Some States Eyeing More Extensive Anti-DEI Measures in Higher Education
In Arizona, the Freedom from Indoctrination Act is expected to go to a public referendum, the Goldwater Institute says.
Trump Signals Openness to China, India Investing in Venezuela’s Oil—While Tightening Rules
While allowing other countries in, strict legal and financial conditions are designed to keep Washington firmly in control.
Ryan Routh to Be Sentenced for Trump Assassination Attempt
During the trial, Routh attempted to portray himself as gentle and nonviolent, a characterization prosecutors sharply disputed.
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Major Medical Group Announces Opposition to Pediatric Transgender Surgeries
The available evidence requires ‘a precautionary approach,’ the American Society of Plastic Surgeons said.
Trump Says Administration Will Seek $1 Billion in Damages From Harvard
Trump alleged that Harvard University had engaged in criminal conduct.
California Bill Aims to Address Political Violence—Named After Melissa Hortman and Charlie Kirk
Assembly Bill 1535 refers to former Minnesota state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
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Abbott Says Violent Student Anti-ICE Protesters, Schools Backing Them Shouldn’t Be Above the Law
The governor was responding to a video showing a student protestor resisting arrest.
Former US Ambassador Peter Mandelson Quits UK Politics Following Epstein Email Scandal
New Labour grandee faced removal from the House of Lords amid a police probe into allegations he passed confidential government information to the sex offender.
Jill Biden’s Ex-Husband Charged With Wife’s Murder
William Stevenson is accused of killing his current wife.
Judge Lifts Trump Admin’s Stop-Work Order on Ørsted Offshore Wind Project
The decision means all five offshore wind projects halted under a Dec. 22 stop-work order are now cleared to continue construction.
Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother’s Disappearance
‘Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment,’ Savannah Guthrie said.
Judge Blocks DHS Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
The decision affected the lawful status of 300,000 Haitian foreign nationals in the United States who have received TPS.
All Federal Officers in Minneapolis Will Now Have Body Cameras: Noem
Body cameras will be used in other cities as more funding becomes available, the homeland security secretary said.
Schools Closed for 6th Day Across Multiple States as Cold Weather Persists
More snow is forecast in some areas in the coming days.
House Rules Committee Advances Senate Funding Deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he is confident that the partial shutdown will end with a scheduled Tuesday vote.
How Easy Is It to Open a Day Care in Minnesota?
Aspiring child care providers can apply for a license for a small fee in the Twin Cities even though the Trump administration froze federal funds to Minnesota.
More Than 1 Million AI Bots Have Joined a New AI-Only Social Network
The AI bots are posting complaints about humans, with some even showing recognition that they know they are being observed.
Wall Street Review: Corporate Earnings Help Support Monthly Stock Gains
Major indexes closed the week mixed but were higher for the month.
