PRESIDENT JOSEPH AOUN

Nov 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrating California's Creative Minds: 2025 Industry Conference Highlights

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has shared the lineup for its 2025 Entertainment Industry Conference. This event, taking place on December 4th, will honor three industry leaders with the Commitment to California Award. These awards recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to the entertainment scene in California. Drew Goddard and Sarah Esberg are a...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

A Look at Dick Cheney's Political Journey and Impact

Dick Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, left a significant mark on American politics. His career spanned over four decades, starting in the early 1970s. He served in various roles, including as a congressman, White House Chief of Staff, and Secretary of Defense before becoming vice president. Cheney's political journey began in his early 30s. He w...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Senator Mark Kelly Faces Legal Challenges in Pentagon Investigation

Senator Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain and astronaut, is under investigation by the Pentagon for alleged misconduct. This investigation stems from a video where Kelly and five other Democratic lawmakers urged service members to refuse illegal orders. The Pentagon cited the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) as the basis for the investigation, which could pot...

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

A Shake-Up in the C-Suite: Keurig Dr Pepper Welcomes New Finance Chief

Keurig Dr Pepper has a new top finance executive. Anthony DiSilvestro is stepping in as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He's coming from Mattel, where he was the CFO for five years. DiSilvestro will be based in Burlington and will report to CEO Tim Cofer. This change comes at an interesting time for Keurig Dr Pepper. The company is planning to buy JDE Peet’s,...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

A New Chapter for Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C. , is about to see a big change. Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. This is a huge deal because it's been a while since the city has had a mayoral race without an incumbent. Bowser has been in office since 2015. Before that, she spent over ten years in local government, including time on the city council. She's had her shar...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Gun Rights Get a New Champion in the Justice Department

The Justice Department is shaking things up by creating a new office focused on protecting gun rights. This office, named the Second Amendment Rights Section, will start its work on December 4. Its main job is to look into local laws that might be limiting people's right to own guns. This move comes from a plan President Trump announced earlier this year. He asked t...

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Crypto's Wild Ride: More Than Just a Bumpy Road

Crypto has had a wild ride lately. It's like a rollercoaster that won't stop. Despite getting everything it wanted, the industry is still struggling. Bitcoin, the most famous crypto, has dropped 30% from its peak in October. That's a big deal, especially when you compare it to the stock market's smaller dip. Some people think crypto is a scam. One of them is Ben McK...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

House Republicans Cool on Extending Healthcare Subsidies

House Speaker Mike Johnson recently shared some news with the White House. Most Republicans in the House aren't too keen on extending the extra help people get for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. This chat happened over the phone with top White House staff. At the same time, President Trump's team was working on a plan to keep these subsidies going f...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Thanksgiving Turkeys Get a Second Chance

Every year, the U. S. president spares a couple of turkeys from becoming the main dish at Thanksgiving dinner. This tradition, which started way back in 1863 with President Abraham Lincoln, has become a fun and lighthearted event. The turkeys even get to stay in a fancy hotel the night before the big pardon. This year, President Donald Trump pardoned two turkeys nam...

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Senator's Call to Disobey Orders Sparks Heated Debate

Senator Mark Kelly recently made waves by urging military personnel to disobey what he called "illegal orders. " This statement has stirred up quite a bit of controversy, especially with the Pentagon and former President Donald Trump. Kelly, a former Navy officer and astronaut, defended his remarks, saying they were straightforward and not controversial. He emphasize...

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