San Francisco sues companies over ‘ultra-processed’ foods
The city and county of San Francisco is suing 10 companies for manufacturing everything from sodas to candy bars and breakfast cereals - what... Read More.
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49 Republicans voted for Biden’s $6 billion Afghan resettlement relief package
After President Joe Biden's deadly withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan on August 30, 2021, Congress passed an emergency government spending bill that included... Read More.
Democrats reject idea of constitutional amendment mandating balanced budgets
In light of the nation's $38 trillion national debt, U.S. House lawmakers met Wednesday to discuss ways to structure a constitutional amendment mandating that... Read More.
Social Security updates for young and old pass U.S. House
Social security beneficaries both young and old got a legislative boost in Congress this week, thanks to one Republican from Pennsylvania.
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Mayor near Grand Canyon awaits impact of new tourism rule
A mayor in Arizona is taking a wait-and-see approach on how the Trump administration's fee hike for international tourists will affect her small town... Read More.
Michigan farms supply Christmas trees nationwide, including to the White House
As the holiday season ramps up, Michigan stands as one of the country's leading Christmas tree producers.
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Lawyers commission, then jump on toxic-tampon study
A study commissioned by plaintiff lawyers has led to a handful of lawsuits alleging tampons contain an unsafe amount of lead, with the most... Read More.
On Giving Tuesday, Dell family pledges $6.25 B to American children
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving was a day for charitable giving and this Tuesday, Michael and Susan Dell pledged to donate a total of $6.25... Read More.
Facing appeals loss, activists withdraw suit that had frozen ICE
After winning a court order essentially forbidding federal immigration agents from responding with force against so-called "protestors" interfering with ICE operations and threatening federal... Read More.
With holiday season underway, temporary workers notified they don’t have to join a union
With a busy holiday season underway, the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation is notifying temporary workers that they don't have to join... Read More.
Abbott asks Treasury Department to suspend Islam group’s tax-exempt status
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott took more action Tuesday against the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
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Controversial Vietnamese film being considered for Oscars
A controversial Vietnamese film that depicts a long Vietnam War battle is under consideration for an Oscar nomination, according to California Assemblymember Tri Ta,... Read More.
