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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

A New Legal Venture: Jack Smith and Team Start a Law Firm

Jack Smith, known for his role as a special counsel in the Justice Department, is making a big move. He's joining forces with three other former federal prosecutors to open a new law firm. The team includes Tim Heaphy, David Harbach, and Thomas Windom, all with extensive experience in public service

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Farmers Get a Lifeline, but Is It Enough?

The U. S. government has stepped in to help farmers struggling with trade tensions and rising costs. President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package to support farmers affected by tariffs and market instability. This money will go to farmers growing crops like corn, soybeans, and rice, with a sm

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Dec 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Jenna Bush Hager Welcomes Sheinelle Jones to Today Show

Jenna Bush Hager has some exciting news to share with her fans. She has picked Sheinelle Jones to be her permanent co-host on the "Today" show's fourth hour. This change comes after Hoda Kotb left the show earlier this year. The new show will be called "Jenna and Sheinelle" and will start on January

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Who's the Best Santa? A Look at Holiday Helpers

When the holiday season rolls around, hospitals often bring in Santa Claus to spread cheer. But have you ever wondered who gets to play Santa? It turns out, there's a bit of a mystery around how this decision is made. Some say surgical specialists are the go-to Santas. Why? Well, people assume they

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Turning Point USA: Clearing the Air on Financial Questions

Erika Kirk, leading Turning Point USA, recently received a letter from the Treasury Department. It stated that none of the four groups she manages are under investigation. This news comes after rumors spread online about financial issues within the organization. Some people on social media had doub

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Lithuania's Balloon Trouble: A New Kind of Border Problem

Lithuania is in a bit of a pickle. The country has had to declare a nationwide emergency situation. Why? Because of balloons. Not just any balloons, though. These are weather balloons coming from Belarus, carrying smuggled cigarettes. It might sound silly, but it's causing some serious headaches. T

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Dec 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Takes Over Hollywood: What This Means for Movies and TV

Netflix has made a huge move by buying Warner Bros. for $82. 7 billion. This deal could change how we watch movies and TV forever. Netflix's CEO, Ted Sarandos, once said that movies like Barbie and Oppenheimer would have done just as well on his platform. Now, Netflix might control not just Warner B

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

Job Market: What's Happening in the U. S. ?

The U. S. job market is in a bit of a funk. In October, there were about 7. 7 million job openings. That's not a huge change from September, but it's a far cry from the peak of 12. 1 million openings in March 2022. Back then, the economy was bouncing back from COVID-19 lockdowns. Layoffs are up, to

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Dec 09 2025CRIME

A Life Lost, A Driver's Dark Past

A talented musician's life was cut short in a tragic accident involving a driver with a long history of legal troubles. Roderick Macleod, a 70-year-old Grammy-nominated artist, was walking his dogs when a reckless driver struck him. The driver, Shannon Godbout, had a staggering record of over 100 ar

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Dec 09 2025CRIME

A Pilot's Hallucinogenic Nightmare: What Really Happened Mid-Flight?

In October 2023, a strange incident occurred on an Alaska Airlines flight. Joseph Emerson, an off-duty pilot, tried to turn off the plane's engines while flying. He was not in his right mind. He had eaten "magic mushrooms" two days before the flight. Security cameras captured the moment police led

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