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New Listings Rise With Lower Mortgage Rates
The share of single-family rentals in overall rented properties have fallen to a ‘record low,’ according to a real estate report.
Education Department Proposes to Lower Higher Education Costs, Student Debt
A new student loan repayment plan seeks to ensure that loan balances of low-income borrowers do not increase despite them making payments.
California Assembly Advances Bill to Study Mileage-Based Road Fees
The bill extends research into funding as electric vehicles erode gas tax revenue, but critics warn of potential new burdens on drivers.
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Rubio Rejects Residence Privileges for Iranian Officials in the US
More than 6,000 people have died in protests against the Iranian regime.
California Public Schools Hid ‘Gender Support Plans’ From Parents, Education Department Says
The state Department of Education was issued a corrective action plan that required school leaders to share student records with parents.
DOJ Joins Lawsuit Claiming UCLA’s Medical School Uses Racial Discrimination in Admissions
The university previously said it collects race and ethnicity data on its applicants ‘for statistical purposes only and they are not used for admission.’
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US Urges Beijing to Stop Holding Down a ‘Substantially Undervalued’ Yuan
Treasury says the yuan is ‘substantially undervalued’ and warns limited transparency won’t avert a future designation if Beijing resists appreciation.
Supplement Recalled After Moringa Leaf Powder Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Sixty-five people across 28 states have been infected, officials said.
US Eases Some Venezuela Oil Sanctions
The Venezuelan National Assembly earlier reversed decades of socialist policies.
Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ in Washington
The documentary film, ‘Melania,’ debuted at the Trump-Kennedy Center ahead of its global theatrical release on Jan. 30.
New Jersey Governor to Create Statewide ICE Video Reporting Portal
The governor, Mikie Sherill, said Wednesday that she wants residents to record agents.
Coal Power Generation Rose to Meet Winter Storm Fern Demand: EIA
Natural gas generation also increased, while output from solar and wind declined.
Rubio Announces Start of US-Denmark-Greenland Talks Amid Arctic Security Push
The Secretary of State says the working group aims to counter threats from Russia and China.
Families of 2 Men Killed in Caribbean Boat Strike File Wrongful Death Suit Against US
The families of two Trinidadian nationals said they were working as farmers and fishermen in Venezuela and were returning home when they were killed on Oct. 14.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect’s Lawyers Don’t Want Video of Shooting Shown at Hearing
Tyler Robinson’s attorneys also made note of the media attention the shooting has generated.
Trump Says Minneapolis Mayor is ‘Playing With Fire’ in Rejecting Immigration Enforcement
Trump and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain in disagreement over immigration enforcement despite border czar Tom Homan’s mediation efforts.
Top Agents Optimistic About 2026 Housing Market, but Buyers Still Face Headwinds
Analysts believe 2026 will be a more active year for housing but say affordability for first-time buyers will remain a challenge.
Man Arrested After Spraying Substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Town Hall
Members of the audience tackled the attacker as Omar said she was unharmed.
Border Patrol-Involved Shooting in Arizona Leaves 1 Person Injured
The FBI said one person was taken into custody following an assault on a federal officer.
TikTok Settles High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Lawsuit on Verge of Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube are accused of helping harm the mental health of young people.
