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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Healthcare Subsidies: A Political Battle in the U. S. House

The U. S. House of Representatives, led by Republicans, is set to approve a bill backed by Democrats. This bill aims to reinstate healthcare subsidies that expired, helping many Americans avoid higher costs for health coverage. The Senate, also controlled by Republicans, had earlier turned down a s

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

Why Are So Many Leaving California?

People aren't just leaving California. They're leaving in droves. Not just the rich, but everyday folks too. They're packing up their stuff and heading out. Where are they going? Mostly nearby states like Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Texas. U-Haul's data shows that more people are leavi

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

U. S. Jobs Data: A Test for the Economy

The U. S. economy is under the spotlight as investors wait for important jobs data. Treasury yields saw a slight rise on Thursday, showing that people are paying close attention to what's happening in the job market and around the world. Treasury yields, which measure the return on government debt,

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Workers' Rights: A Costly Win-Win?

The government's recent changes to workers' rights have sparked a heated debate. Originally, the reforms were expected to cost businesses a hefty £5 billion annually. However, after some concessions, the estimated cost has dropped to £1 billion a year. This reduction has been met with mixed reaction

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Taxpayer Money Funds Bizarre Animal Experiments

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has been under fire for funding some truly strange and cruel animal experiments. Groups like the White Coat Waste Project (WCW) are teaming up with Republican lawmakers to put an end to this. They want the Trump administration to cut off the NSF's funding for th

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Why Are We Not Talking About the Real Issues?

In a recent hearing, a lawmaker shifted the focus away from Minnesota's fraud problems. Instead, she brought up crimes by "White men" and "American citizens. " This happened while the state's governor, Tim Walz, announced he wouldn't run again. New reports show Minnesota might have lost $9 billion d

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Jan 08 2026RELIGION

A Year of Faith and Politics: 2025's Biggest Religion Moments

In 2025, religion and politics made headlines together. The Religion News Association picked the year's top stories. Two big events shared the top spot in the U. S. : the election of a new pope and the heated debates around immigration. Pope Leo XIV, the new pope, made waves early on. On Pentecost

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Béla Fleck Steps Back from Kennedy Center Shows

Béla Fleck, a famous banjo player with 18 Grammy Awards, has decided to cancel his upcoming shows with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. He shared his decision on social media, explaining that performing there has become too political. Fleck believes the Kennedy Center should fo

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

New York's Mayor Stands Firm Behind Housing Chief Amid Controversial Past Posts

In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing his newly chosen housing leader, Cea Weaver, despite some people being upset about her old social media posts. Weaver, known for her work helping renters, was picked to lead the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants. Her job is to take strong action agai

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

Oregon's Governor Changes Course on Transportation Bill

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has had a sudden change of heart about the transportation bill she recently pushed through. After a lot of effort to get it passed, she now wants to scrap the whole thing. This comes after Republicans successfully blocked the tax hikes that were supposed to fund the Oregon

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