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Gas Station Opioid Loophole Exposes Regulatory Failure

An opioid 13 times stronger than morphine is legally sold at gas stations. The FDA calls for a ban, but the DEA hasn't a

Sep 11

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Existing Home Sales Plunge to 14-Month Low as Mortgage Rates Climb

Existing home sales dropped to a 14-month low in August as mortgage rates and prices surged, intensifying housing afford

Sep 10

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NOAA: Summer 2026 Hottest on Record as Drought Spreads

NOAA confirms summer 2026 as the hottest on record in the US, with widespread drought and record temperatures across the

Sep 10

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Wage Theft: The $50 Billion Crime Corporate America Gets Away With

Wage theft strips U.S. workers of up to $50 billion a year—more than all street crime combined. Weak enforcement and cor

Sep 10

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El Niño forecast exposes U.S. disaster system's reactive flaws

With a record El Niño likely, experts warn the U.S. disaster system is too reactive. Funding and staffing gaps undermine

Sep 10

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Cybersecurity's 9/11 Moment: Why Aviation-Style Layered Defense Is Overdue

CISA's September rules focus on breach reporting, but systemic resilience requires aviation-style layered defenses. The

Sep 10

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USCIS Marriage Fraud Crackdown: 1,000 Sham Unions Exposed

A DOJ indictment reveals a decade-long marriage fraud network behind over 1,000 sham marriages. Experts call for tighter

Sep 10

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House and Senate clash over healthcare price transparency bills

Congress is split on healthcare price transparency, with the Senate pushing stronger legislation than the House. Advocat

Sep 9

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US Reading Scores Plunge to 25-Year Low in Global PISA Rankings

US reading scores hit a 25-year low in the latest PISA exam, trailing Canada, Singapore, and parts of China. Education S

Sep 8

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TSA pilot lets pre-screened visitors escort travelers to gates at 13 airports

TSA's new pilot program allows non-ticketed visitors with PreCheck status to accompany travelers to gates at 13 airports

Sep 8

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Education Dept. Moves to Strip ABA of Law School Accreditation Power

A new federal report urges stripping the ABA of its law school accreditation authority, arguing its standards have becom

Sep 8

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Deadline Looms for Disney Streaming Price-Fixing Settlement Claims

Eligible subscribers of YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, and FuboTV have until August 30 to apply for a share of a $50 millio

Sep 8

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Remote work plateau signals limits of office mandate push

New Federal Reserve data shows remote work has plateaued, not retreated, even as RTO mandates multiply. Experts urge lea

Sep 8

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New IRS Rules Target Race-Conscious Admissions at Private Schools

The Trump administration has proposed new IRS regulations that would strip tax-exempt status from private schools that c

Sep 8

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Elite college costs hit $100K, but is the degree still worth it?

As 15 U.S. colleges top $100K a year, AEI's Robert Pondiscio warns the higher ed market may face a reckoning, though a f

Sep 8

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OSHA's Stalled Protections Leave U.S. Workers Exposed, Critics Say

Workplace safety progress has stalled, with OSHA inspections and standards lagging, leading to over 100,000 deaths yearl

Sep 7

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Social Security Full Retirement Age Rises Again: What It Means for Your Benefits

The full retirement age for Social Security has shifted again, affecting those who turn 62 this year. Early claimants fa

Sep 7

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Mega-Bank Dominance Stifles Disruptive Innovation, Study Finds

A new study links mega-bank dominance to a decline in disruptive innovation, as community banks that fund risky ideas di

Sep 6