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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Ending the Shutdown: What's Next for Americans?

The recent government shutdown, the longest in U. S. history, finally came to a close. This shutdown had a big impact on many people, including federal workers who missed paychecks, travelers stuck at airports, and those relying on food banks. The decision to end the shutdown was not straightforward

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Nov 15 2025FINANCE

Data Drought: The Aftermath of a Government Shutdown

The government is back to work, but the economic data drought continues. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has announced that the September jobs report will be released on Thursday, ending a six-week dry spell that started when federal funding ran out on October 1. However, economists, policymake

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

Voices Silenced: Federal Workers Face Leave After Speaking Out

Jenna Norton, a program director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), found herself on paid leave after the government shutdown ended. She suspects her outspoken criticism of the Trump administration's actions at NIH led to this decision. Norton has been vocal about the administration's impac

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Nov 14 2025BUSINESS

Chicago's Hemp Businesses Face Tough Times After Federal Ban

A recent federal bill has put a damper on Chicago's hemp industry. The bill, which ended a government shutdown, also closed a loophole that allowed hemp products with small traces of THC to be sold as drinks, edibles, vapes, and more. This has left many businesses in a tough spot. Hemp business own

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Nov 14 2025HEALTH

South Dakota's Big Bet on Rural Health

South Dakota is eyeing a huge chunk of federal cash to boost rural health services. If they get the $1 billion they're asking for, half will go towards upgrading telehealth and data-sharing systems. This is part of a bigger federal plan to help rural health providers deal with cuts to Medicaid, a pr

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Nov 14 2025BUSINESS

Jobless Claims Stay Steady: What It Means for Workers and the Economy

Last week, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped a bit. This small change suggests that the job market is still pretty steady. Even though the government was shut down for a while, states kept track of these numbers. Experts used this data to make educated guesses about

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

When Politics Shut Down the Government: A Look at the Chaos

The U. S. government shutdown in October was a mess. It all started when the Senate said no to funding plans from both Republicans and Democrats. This was the first shutdown in six years, and it hit hard. About 67, 000 workers were sent home without pay, while another 730, 000 had to keep working wi

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Appointments Under Scrutiny: Comey and James Fight Back

In a federal courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia, a heated debate is unfolding. The focus? The legitimacy of the prosecutor who brought charges against two high-profile figures: former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Their legal teams are arguing that the prosecut

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Government Shutdown: What's Next for Workers, Parks, and Travel?

The government is back in action after a record-breaking shutdown. But don't expect everything to snap back immediately. Around 1. 4 million federal workers have been without pay for over a month. Half of them had to work without getting paid, while the other half were sent home. The good news is th

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Nov 13 2025FINANCE

Bonds Are Booming: What's Driving the Surge?

Bonds have been on a winning streak this year, defying worries about inflation and high government debt. Intermediate-term corporate bonds are leading the charge, with gains of 8. 5% so far. This is a big jump from last year's 3. 2% increase. Even the broader bond market is up 6. 7%, making it the b

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