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Powerful Earthquake Rattles Northern California, Triggers Tsunami Warning

A strong earthquake struck Northern California on Thursday morning, sending shockwaves as far south as San Francisco and prompting a tsunami warning that impacted millions. The magnitude 7.0 quake hit at 10:44 a.m., centered west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County near the Oregon border, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)….

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Understanding the Role of the U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education, established in May 1980, is the smallest cabinet-level agency in the federal government. Despite its size, it plays a significant role in shaping the educational landscape of the nation. While education is primarily a state and local responsibility—with local governments funding elementary and secondary schools and state governments supporting much…

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Is Donald Trump Honest About Project 2025?

Donald Trump has often claimed he had “no idea” about the conservative Heritage Foundation’s policy project, known as Project 2025. However, his recent choices for key administration roles suggest otherwise. While Trump tried to distance himself from this controversial blueprint during his campaign, several of his picks are directly tied to the project. Let’s break…

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Biden Administration Sends Antipersonnel Land Mines to Ukraine Amid Escalating Conflict

President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, according to U.S. officials, marking a significant and controversial step in supporting Kyiv’s defense against Russian advances. This decision aligns with other recent moves, such as supplying Ukraine with long-range missile systems, as the administration ramps up efforts to counter Russia’s growing…

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Republicans Eye Social Program Cuts to Fund Tax Breaks for the Wealthy

More Tax Cuts for the Wealthy. More Cuts for 70 Million Americans. In a move that has sparked widespread concern, Republican leaders are reportedly considering significant cuts to social programs they once vowed to protect. The proposed changes aim to offset the enormous cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts, which largely benefited billionaires and…

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Pregnant Woman Files Lawsuit to Challenge Kentucky’s Near-Total Abortion Ban

November 14, 2024 — A Kentucky woman has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s near-total abortion ban, arguing that the restrictive laws violate her constitutional rights. The lawsuit, submitted Tuesday in a Louisville state court, claims that Kentucky’s abortion bans infringe on the plaintiff’s rights to privacy and personal autonomy. The woman, using…

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Eric Hovde Refuses to Concede Wisconsin Senate Race, Cites ‘Voting Inconsistencies’ Despite Projected Loss to Tammy Baldwin

November 13, 2024 — Republican Eric Hovde has refused to concede the Wisconsin Senate race to incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin, citing “voting inconsistencies” as his reason for contesting the projected outcome. With 99% of votes counted, Baldwin has 49.4% of the vote to Hovde’s 48.5%, a margin of fewer than 30,000 votes. The margin does…

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Schreiber Foods Plans $316 Million Expansion in Carthage, Missouri, Potentially Adding 250 New Jobs

Carthage, MO, November 13, 2024 — Schreiber Foods, a Wisconsin-based dairy giant, has unveiled plans for a substantial expansion of its operations in Carthage, Missouri. If completed as proposed, this new project could bring as many as 250 additional jobs to the city, marking a major investment in the local economy. Expansion Plans and Tax…