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Nov 27 2025CRIME

Trouble Near the White House: What Happened?

Two soldiers from West Virginia are in bad shape after a shooting near the White House. It happened around 2:15 p. m. on Wednesday. A man turned a corner, pulled out a gun, and started shooting. Other soldiers nearby heard the shots and quickly stopped the shooter. The White House was locked down f

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

UK Housing: A Glimpse of Hope After the Budget

The UK housing market might be looking at a brighter future. After a period of uncertainty, the recent budget has given some clarity. This could encourage more people to buy homes. The budget didn't change stamp duty, the tax paid when buying a home. This is good news for buyers. Better debt foreca

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Mother's Fight: DACA and the Human Cost of Immigration Policies

Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Family Caught in the Immigration Crossfire

Bruna Ferreira's story is a stark example of how immigration policies can disrupt lives. She moved to the U. S. from Brazil as a young child and grew up in suburban Boston. She played tennis in high school, got married and divorced, and even started her own business. Her life seemed ordinary until s

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Clash Over Size: A Battle Between Vision and Design

A disagreement has sparked between President Donald Trump and the architect he chose for a White House ballroom project. The issue? Size matters. Trump wants to go big, really big, with a 90, 000-square-foot addition. But architect James McCrery II isn't so sure. He's worried this massive addition m

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Nov 26 2025CRIME

Public Housing Gets a Watchdog: New Hotline Aims to Tackle Crime and Immigration Issues

A new hotline has been set up to help residents of public housing report crimes and illegal activities. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) introduced this initiative to address concerns about safety and illegal immigration in public housing areas. Residents can now call 1-800-347

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

Rent Software Rules Get a Big Update

RealPage, a company that makes software for landlords, has agreed to change how it works after a big legal fight. The Department of Justice said the software helped landlords work together to raise rents unfairly. This is called "algorithmic collusion. " The deal means RealPage can't use the latest

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Nov 26 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Travel Weather Woes: Tornadoes and More

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and travel, but this year, many Americans are keeping a close eye on the weather. The holiday week kicked off with a bang, literally, as tornadoes ripped through the Houston area, leaving over 100 homes damaged. Kenny Beck, a 46-year-old resident, found his t

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Nov 25 2025FINANCE

Home Sellers Are Hitting the Pause Button

The housing market is experiencing a shift. More homeowners are deciding to pull their properties off the market. This trend is driven by several factors, including weak buyer demand, softening home prices, and overall economic uncertainty. In September, nearly 85, 000 U. S. sellers took their home

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Nov 24 2025EDUCATION

DeKalb's Leadership Program Marks Four Decades of Shaping Future Leaders

DeKalb County has a program called Leadership DeKalb. It has been around for 40 years. Every year, it picks 60 people from different jobs. These jobs include business, teaching, government, and more. The goal is to help them become better leaders. The latest group is called the Class of 2026. Some

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