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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Political Feud: Swalwell Takes Legal Action Against Trump Ally

A California congressman has taken legal action against a housing official appointed by former President Trump. The congressman, Eric Swalwell, is suing Bill Pulte, who works at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Pulte sent Swalwell's mortgage records to the Justice Department. The congressman says this is a violation of his privacy. Swalwell is running for governo...

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

A Shift in Leadership: Vaccine Skeptic Takes Top CDC Role

A surprising change has happened at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ralph Abraham, a former Louisiana health official, has been appointed as the deputy director. This is notable because Abraham has been vocal about his doubts regarding Covid-19 vaccines, even calling them "dangerous" in the past. Abraham's new role has sparked concerns among he...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Congressman Sues Federal Official Over Privacy Concerns

A California congressman has taken legal action against a federal official, accusing them of breaking privacy rules. Eric Swalwell, a representative from California, filed a lawsuit against Bill Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Swalwell claims Pulte wrongly shared private documents that wrongly accused him and other prominent Democrats of mortgage...

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Black Women and the Unseen Struggle: A Closer Look at Unemployment

In a room filled with determined voices, Rep. Ayanna Pressley asked a tough question: Why are Black women, who are among the most active in the job market, facing rising unemployment? The gathering in Boston brought together experts to explore this issue, revealing how the challenges faced by Black women might signal broader economic troubles. Between August and Sep...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Honoring Jewish Soldiers: A Step Towards Correcting History

In a rare show of unity, the U. S. Senate has given the green light to a plan that aims to correct a long-standing oversight. The Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, passed unanimously, sets the stage for a 10-year mission. The goal? To find and update the grave markers of Jewish American soldiers buried abroad. Many of these soldiers, who fough...

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Nov 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Who's to Blame for the Delay in Cemex's Mining Plans?

A recent court hearing stirred up old tensions between Cemex and the State Water Resources Control Board. The debate centered around whether Cemex should be allowed to challenge a decision before a final ruling is made, expected in February. Cemex's legal team pointed fingers at the state board for the long delay in their plans to extract 56 million tons of sand and ...

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Google's AdTech Split: A Complex Puzzle

Google is in hot water again, this time over its advertising technology, or AdTech, business. The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused Google of having a monopoly in this area. A judge has already agreed, saying Google has two illegal monopolies. Now, the big question is: what's the punishment? One idea on the table is breaking up Google's AdTech business. ...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Arizona Senator Faces Pentagon Probe Over Controversial Military Video

Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy Captain, is under Pentagon scrutiny. This comes after he appeared in a video urging military personnel to reject unlawful commands. The Pentagon stated they are looking into "serious allegations of misconduct" against Kelly. They mentioned possible actions, like recalling him for court-martial or other measures. Kelly found out abou...

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Nov 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Unseen Struggle of an Aspiring Actor

In the world of acting, rejection is a common companion. For one individual, this reality hit hard after years of trying to make it in the industry. Despite countless auditions, success remained elusive. The final blow came when his talent agency dropped him, leaving him to question his future in acting. This person's journey began in the quiet hours of the night. A...

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Nov 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Big Savings on Streaming Services for Black Friday 2025

Black Friday 2025 is here, and it's a great time to save on streaming services. Many popular platforms are offering big discounts, making it easier to enjoy your favorite shows and sports without spending a lot. Fubo is one of the services with a great deal. Normally, it costs $85 a month, but for Black Friday, you can get it for just $55. That's a 35% discount! Fub...

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