TOM LATHAM

Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

Tech Firms Get a Boost from New Investment Partner

A new player has entered the tech scene, aiming to give services companies a leg up. Targhee Capital, based in sunny Newport Beach, is here to help tech firms grow and stay competitive in a tough market. The tech world is changing fast. Companies are under pressure to keep up with new tech, grow their operations, and stand out from the crowd. Targhee Capital steps i...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Local Leaders Push Back Against ICE Tactics

In a bold move, local officials are speaking out against the aggressive actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They argue that the agency's methods are not just harsh but deliberately so. This isn't about catching dangerous criminals; it's about targeting ordinary people going about their daily lives. One leader, Stein, took to social media to express...

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

How a Founder Turned Failure into a $2 Billion Success Story

Starting a business is tough, and sometimes, things don't go as planned. Francis Pedraza knows this well. His first startup didn't work out because it didn't have a clear business model. Even with big-name investors and a lot of hard work, the company couldn't find its way. But Pedraza didn't give up. He learned from his mistakes and used that knowledge to build two ...

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

Dolly Parton's New Pit Stop Adventure

Dolly Parton, known for her music and business savvy, is adding gas stations to her list of ventures. This isn't her first time branching out. She's already made her mark in various industries, from food to entertainment. Now, she's setting her sights on travel stops, aiming to bring her signature Southern charm to highways across the country. The collaboration is w...

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

Baby Formula Recall: What Parents Should Know

Parents across the country are being urged to check their baby formula supplies. A specific brand, ByHeart, has been recalled due to contamination with a harmful bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria can cause infant botulism, a serious illness that has already hospitalized over 30 babies since August. The recall was issued after lab tests confirmed t...

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Nov 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Faces and Changes in the FBI Spinoff Show

The FBI spinoff show, CIA, is getting a big shake-up. The network CBS has made some major changes to the cast and crew. First, they had to find a new actor for a key role after one of the main cast members left. They chose Necar Zadegan, who many know from her roles in NCIS: New Orleans and 24. She's also been on Broadway in a big play called Bengal Tiger at the Bagh...

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

New Venture Aims to Shake Up Insurance Market

A new player is stepping into the insurance world, and it's bringing some fresh ideas. Astria Insurance Solutions Inc. (AIS) is the brainchild of Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. (IPSI). This isn't just another insurance company. AIS is set to mix things up by combining insurance with modern payment tech. AIS is working on a big deal to buy a cutting-edge insuranc...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

The Unexpected Detention: Legal Residents Caught in the Crossfire

In the summer of 2023, Jemmy Jimenez Rosa and her family took a trip to Cancún. On their return to Boston, things took a dramatic turn. Ms. Rosa, a lawful permanent resident since childhood, was detained by Customs and Border Protection. She was separated from her American citizen family and placed in a detention cell. Her husband's requests to bring her necessary me...

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Nov 21 2025HEALTH

Older Adults Face Bigger Risks After Big Surgeries

Older adults often deal with health issues like dehydration, confusion, poor nutrition, or falls. These problems can become much worse after major surgeries. A recent study found that these issues can lead to longer hospital stays, more time in nursing homes, and even higher chances of dying within a year. The study looked at over 780, 000 seniors who had big surger...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

Faith and Law Clash: A Debate on Deportations

A heated argument is going on between some Catholic leaders and the government about deporting people who are in the country illegally. The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops criticized the government's tough stance on immigration, saying it's causing fear and anxiety. They also expressed concern about the treatment of immigrants in detention centers and the lack o...

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