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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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Nov 23 2025OPINION

New Jersey's New Leader: Time to Tackle the Wealth Divide

New Jersey's newly elected governor, Mikie Sherrill, has a big task ahead. The state has some serious money problems, and they're not just about taxes or jobs. There's a huge gap between how much white families have and how much Black and Latino families have. This isn't just about numbers; it's abo

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Power Struggle at FDA: Who's in Charge?

The White House and the FDA are at odds over a staffing decision. The FDA's top boss, Marty Makary, wanted to promote Sanjula Jain-Nagpal, a policy expert. But the White House had other plans. They asked for her resignation. Makary wasn't happy about it. He pushed back. But the White House didn't ba

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Nov 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's New Money Makers: Middle East's Big Bet on Entertainment

The entertainment world is buzzing with big moves. Middle Eastern investors are eyeing major stakes in Hollywood studios. This isn't just about money. It's about power and influence. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE are not just watching from the sidelines anymore. They are stepping into the game.

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