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Senate passes sweeping college sports overhaul with bipartisan support
The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22, granting the NCAA antitrust protection and capping athlete pay,
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Trump's Childcare Plan Would Pay Stay-at-Home Parents, Raising Neutrality Concerns
The Trump administration is considering a rule to let some single-earner married couples receive childcare subsidies for
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Duffy to pitch $30B air traffic overhaul as FAA debuts AI system
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will pitch a $30B air traffic control overhaul and the FAA's new AI system, facing s
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Winter Outlooks Diverge: Almanacs Predict Mild or Snowy Season
The two leading almanacs have released winter forecasts for 2026-2027, but they disagree sharply, with one predicting a
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Winter 2026-27 Forecast: What to Expect Near You
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a mild winter with colder spots, while Farmers' Almanac warns of snow, sleet, and surp
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Trump administration slashes federal fuel economy targets
The Trump administration has formally slashed federal fuel economy standards, dropping the 2031 fleet average requiremen
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SNAP Payments Rise Slightly in October, But Hawaii Sees Cut
Most SNAP recipients will see a modest increase in monthly benefits starting Oct. 1, but Hawaii households will face a s
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Trump and Xi Announce $60B Tariff Cuts as Trade Truce Holds
The US and China agreed to reduce tariffs on $60 billion in goods, with Washington cutting duties on Chinese imports and
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Forest Service Move to Scrap Roadless Rule Sparks Fire Management Debate
The Forest Service's proposal to scrap the roadless rule reignites a clash over wildfire management and wilderness prote
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6th Circuit Deals Kalshi Another Blow, Backs State Gambling Regulation
A federal appeals court sided with Ohio and Tennessee, finding that Kalshi's sports contracts are not swaps and that fed
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Costco members can score $60 shop cards with P&G purchases
Costco is giving $60 shop cards to members who spent $200 on select Procter & Gamble products in the past month, with a
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Corporate donors rally for Dolly Parton's literacy program on 'Give Like Dolly Day'
Companies like American Eagle and Regal Cinema are donating to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library on 'Give Like Dolly Da
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Collins Presses Trump Team to Release $1.3B in Global Health Funds Before Deadline
Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins demands the Trump administration spend $1.3 billion in global health funds bef
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Whitehouse: Permitting Reform Deal Near, But White House Claims Talks Collapsed
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says a permitting reform deal is close, with bill text possible in days. But the White House cla
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Bipartisan Bill Offers 20-30% Federal Tax Credit to Keep Film Jobs in U.S.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday creating a federal tax incentive for U.S. film and TV pr
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Bipartisan Push Targets Paid Leave, Child Tax Credits in New Family Support Bill
Lawmakers from both parties are introducing a package to expand paid family leave, enhance child tax credits, and establ
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El Niño Could Drive 451,000 Deaths; New Report Maps U.S. Hotspots
A new report warns that a super-strong El Niño could lead to 451,000 deaths from extreme heat, with the hardest-hit stat
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Warnock, Britt Push DOJ for Oversight of License Plate Readers
A bipartisan duo of senators is pressing the Justice Department to issue guidance on automated license plate readers, ci