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Heart Attack Risk Halved in Survivors Taking Tailored Vitamin D Doses, Researchers Say
The paper released this month adds to a growing body of research around vitamin D supplementation and heart disease.
Why Merchants Could Start to Decline Reward Credit Cards
The most consequential part of the proposal centers on the long-standing ‘honor all cards’ rule.
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch Warns Lack of Civics Education Is America’s ‘Greatest Danger’
Gorsuch also revealed he is co-authoring a children’s book, out next year, that focuses on early American Revolutionary War heroes.
Florida University System To Require More Transparency on What’s Taught
Florida becomes the fifth state to require public transparency at the course level. Professors call the expectation unrealistic.
Democrats Warn Argentine Beef Imports Could Disrupt Tight US Cattle Markets
Trump said in October that his administration was considering buying beef from Argentina to help reduce grocery prices.
Merck to Acquire Cidara Therapeutics in $9.2 Billion Deal to Boost Flu Prevention
Merck said the deal will enable it to expand its portfolio with CD388, a long-acting antiviral aimed at preventing flu in people at high risk of complications.
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Here Are All the States That Have Paid Full SNAP Benefits for November
Many states have issued full payments, or expect to soon.
Florida Board of Education Approves Plan to Add History of Communism to Curriculum
A comprehensive history of communism instruction will become a part of the state’s social studies academic standards.
Waymo Launches First US Freeway Robotaxi Rides in California and Arizona
Users need to opt in to Waymo’s new services and features through the app to be able to try this kind of trip.
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Hiring Outlook for College Graduates Worst in 5 Years, US Employers Say
Despite AI’s impact on entry-level employment, 61 percent of employers noted that they are not replacing junior roles with AI.
Maryland’s Democratic Governor Says His Party Could Learn From Trump
At a Texas speaking event, Gov. Wes Moore said voters want fast results to their problems.
US Agrees to $330 Million Sale of Fighter Jets to Taiwan, Drawing Rebuke From China
The Pentagon said that the proposed sale would improve Taiwan’s ‘capability to meet current and future threats.’
Full SNAP Benefits to Be Restored by Monday, Agriculture Secretary Says
Rollins said states are responsible for distributing the restored benefits through their own systems.
BBC Apologizes to Trump for Misleading Viewers With Jan. 6 Speech Edit
The BBC’s Director-General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned after the scandal.
Bessent Says H-1B Foreign Workers Should Train Americans Then ‘Go Home’
Treasury Secretary said decades of offshoring left the United States short on critical manufacturing expertise, fueling demand for temporary foreign talent.
Trump Proposes ‘Trumpcare’ Alternative to Obamacare
‘The insurance will be better. It’ll cost less. Everybody’s going to be happy,’ the president said.
SSA Watchdog Warns About New Government Imposter Scam
Government impersonation scams cost Americans more than $400 million in losses in 2024, according to the FBI.
Bipartisan Congressional Report Finds CCP Manipulates Global Mineral Prices
A bipartisan investigation into China’s dominance over rare earth and critical minerals revealed the regime’s predatory practices.
Anthropic Announces $50 Billion Data Center Investment
The company said its investment advances the Trump administration’s goals in the sector.
What to Know About Food Stamps as Congress Poised to End Shutdown
The package the House is set to vote on will fund the food stamp program for the rest of the fiscal year.
New-Home Mortgage Applications Rise to 2-Month High: Survey
The increase came as mortgage rates ticked up to 6.34 percent.
How a Chinese-Born Tycoon Built a Global Crime Empire With Ties to Beijing’s Security Apparatus
Former intelligence insider says Cambodia’s Prince Group secretly aided the CCP’s covert operations while running billion-dollar scams.
