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Why Merchants Could Start to Decline Reward Credit Cards
The most consequential part of the proposal centers on the long-standing ‘honor all cards’ rule.
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch Warns Lack of Civics Education Is America’s ‘Greatest Danger’
Gorsuch also revealed he is co-authoring a children’s book, out next year, that focuses on early American Revolutionary War heroes.
Trump Calls on DOJ to Investigate Epstein’s Ties to High-Profile Figures
The president says that he is directing Attorney General Pam Bondi and the FBI to look into several individuals in connection to Jeffrey Epstein.
Merck to Acquire Cidara Therapeutics in $9.2 Billion Deal to Boost Flu Prevention
Merck said the deal will enable it to expand its portfolio with CD388, a long-acting antiviral aimed at preventing flu in people at high risk of complications.
Union Pacific Shareholders Approve $85 Billion Merger With Norfolk Southern
If the deal passes the STB, the companies hope to close the transaction by early 2027.
Estimate Doubles for California’s Illegal Immigrants Health Care Cost
Approximately 1.7 million Medi-Cal enrollees are illegal immigrants, which is around 11 percent of total enrollees.
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Boeing Union Workers Approve New Contract, Ending 3-Month Strike
Boeing said employees at all St. Louis-region sites ‘are to report to work beginning with third shift on Nov. 16 at 11 p.m.’
Florida Board of Education Approves Plan to Add History of Communism to Curriculum
A comprehensive history of communism instruction will become a part of the state’s social studies academic standards.
Waymo Launches First US Freeway Robotaxi Rides in California and Arizona
Users need to opt in to Waymo’s new services and features through the app to be able to try this kind of trip.
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Maryland’s Democratic Governor Says His Party Could Learn From Trump
At a Texas speaking event, Gov. Wes Moore said voters want fast results to their problems.
Supreme Court Lifts Stay in International Custody Dispute
A federal appeals court had ordered that a 7-year-old girl in Texas be returned to Venezuela.
How Trump Regained Ground, Opened New Fronts, in the Culture War
Conservatives celebrate the president’s lightning strategy but wonder if the gains will hold.
Noem Awards TSA Staff $10,000 Bonuses for Working During Shutdown
The Homeland Security chief commended airport security agents for working long hours and taking on extra shifts despite not being paid during the closure.
Pepsi Says It Will Release Doritos and Cheetos Without Artificial Flavors
The original versions of the products will also remain available.
Bondi Says Acting US Attorney Alina Habba Confronted, Property Destroyed
‘Thankfully, Alina is ok,’ U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
US Ends Penny Production: What to Know
Hundres of billions of pennies remain in circulation, according to the U.S. Mint.
FDA Officials Announce New Pathway for Bespoke Gene Therapies
Scientists created a customized gene editing therapy for a baby, which corrected the genetic variants, researchers said.
6 House Democrats Vote With Republicans to Reopen Government
Reps. Golden, Suozzi, Gray, Perez, Davis, and Cuellar cross the aisle to reopen the government.
Arizona Democrat Sworn In 7 Weeks After Winning House Seat in Special Election
Rep. Adelita Grijalva immediately signed a discharge petition to force a vote on a bill to release the Epstein files.
FBI Director Says China Agreed to Curb Fentanyl Precursors
‘Essentially, President Trump has shut off the pipeline that creates fentanyl, that kills tens of thousands of Americans,’ said FBI Director Kash Patel.
CDC Vaccine Advisers to Meet in December, May Vote on Hepatitis B Vaccine
Advisers tabled a vote on the hepatitis B shot during their last meeting.
Venezuela Mobilizes Military Forces in Response to US Presence in Region
As the United States has deployed its largest warship to the Caribbean, Maduro’s regime is holding land, air, and naval exercises through Wednesday.
