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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Meet the Picks: Trump's Cabinet Hearings This Week

This week, the Senate will vet several of Trump's Cabinet nominees. These hearings follow weeks of private meetings. Let's see who's up first: On Tuesday, at 9 a. m. , former congressman and military chaplain Doug Collins will face the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee for the Department of Vetera

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Jan 12 2025WEATHER

Snowy Weather Alert: Nine States Brace for Heavy Snowfall

Hey, guess what? Winter's not done with us yet! Nine states are on high alert this weekend because a massive snowstorm is on its way. You know how snow can make roads icy and driving tricky, right? Well, this time, it's even more serious. The National Weather Service (NWS) has spotted trouble brewin

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Jan 12 2025FINANCE

Big Banks and UnitedHealth Kick Off Earnings Season with High Hopes

This week, the earnings season begins with six major U. S. banks and a significant health insurer ready to share their results. Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America are all set to report their fourth-quarter earnings. UnitedHealth, a key player i

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Watch Out for Wildfire Scams and Price Gouging

As wildfires rage in Los Angeles, California's Attorney General, Rob Bonta, has a clear message: no to price gouging and scams. He warns that jacking up prices for must-have items like fuel, water, and shelter during crises is against the law. Businesses can't hike prices more than 10% above what th

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Jan 12 2025CRIME

Pro Athletes' Homes Still Targeted: How Tech-Savvy Thieves Operate

Professional athletes are facing a new wave of sophisticated home burglaries. The FBI recently warned sports leagues about a rise in break-ins, likely orchestrated by international criminals. These thieves are targeting athletes' homes for high-end goods while the players are away at games. To pull

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Pets and Kids: Can Furry Friends Ease Anxiety?

Ever wondered if pets can really help kids feel less anxious? Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a special method where kids spend time with animals to feel better. But does it work? Researchers dug into many studies from different sources to find out. While some studies suggest AAT can help reduce an

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

Injury Updates: Vikings and Rams Gear Up for Playoff Battle

With the Monday night wildcard playoff game just around the corner, the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams have released their second injury reports. For the Vikings, running back Ty Chandler has been newly added to the list due to an illness and missed practices (DNP). Other than that, their i

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Snow Storm Affects Millions: What You Need to Know

Today, millions of Americans in 24 states are under winter weather warnings. Vulnerable people like babies and older adults face increased health risks due to freezing temperatures. Also, snow can make driving tough. Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, and more have storm warnings. These mean heavy sno

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Jan 11 2025WEATHER

Snow Day! South Carolina Gets Ready

South Carolina is gearing up for some serious winter weather, folks! Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency, which means the Emergency Operations Center has jumped into action. It's like they're setting up for a big game, making sure everything is in place to keep us all safe. Mos

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Jan 11 2025FINANCE

Why DraftKings Stocks Could Be a Hit During the NFL Playoffs

Investment guru Jim Cramer has some exciting news for people interested in the sports betting platform, DraftKings. As the NFL playoffs kick off, Cramer thinks now might be a great time to buy DraftKings stock. The stock has seen a recent dip, but Cramer believes there's more to this company than me

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