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25 States Sue Education Dept Over Graduate Loan Caps, Warn of Healthcare Worker Shortage
Democratic attorneys general from 25 states and DC filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging new federal loan limits for gradu
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Duffy Faces Senate Grilling on $26.6B Transport Budget Amid Iran Fuel Crisis
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy testified before a Senate panel on Trump's $26.6B budget request, facing scrutiny ov
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Study Ranks Safest Midsize U.S. Cities: Crime, Disasters, Traffic Risks Assessed
SmartAsset analyzed over 300 midsize cities to determine the safest, factoring in violent and property crime, natural di
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House Highway Bill Imposes New Fees on Electric Vehicle Owners
The House highway bill includes new annual registration fees for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, sparking debate
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Jury Awards $3.1M in Telework Disability Case, Sending Signal on Remote Work Rights
A Brooklyn jury awarded $3.1 million to two dispatchers denied continued telework as a disability accommodation, highlig
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Business Owners Tune Out Economists as Forecasts Fail Again and Again
Economists have repeatedly botched inflation, tariffs, and GDP forecasts. Business owners are tuning them out, turning t
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Psychedelic Medicine Gains Momentum as Congress Weighs Mental Health Reform
Psychedelic medicines are advancing through late-stage trials with FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, prompting a pol
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Congress Targets Prediction Markets Over Youth Gambling Risks
Congress is ramping up scrutiny of prediction markets, with new bills targeting ads and access to protect minors and you
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Bipartisan GAME Act Targets Gambling Ads Aimed at Minors on Social Media
A bipartisan Senate bill would ban digital gambling ads targeting minors, giving the FTC enforcement power and penalties
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The Fading Tradition of Bald Eagle Plaques on American Homes: Who Still Qualifies?
Eagle plaques on homes once marked a paid-off mortgage, a fading tradition. Who qualifies for these patriotic symbols to
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Congress Faces Bipartisan Opportunity to Aid 5.8 Million Veteran Caregivers
Military and veteran family caregivers provide $119 billion in unpaid care each year, yet 35% of their households live i
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Trump Admin Dismantles Vape Restrictions, Sparking Industry Windfall
In a sharp policy reversal, the Trump administration has granted marketing approval to four flavored vapes and issued gu