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New Bill Proposes $25 Minimum Wage, But Data Shows It Still Falls Short for Many
A new congressional bill aims to raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2031, but MIT data shows that amount s
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Federal Judge Halts New Graduate Student Loan Caps Days Before Implementation
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday temporarily blocked the Education Department from imposing new borrowi
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California Law Cuts Food Date Confusion, But Rest of US Still Guessing
California's new law aims to end confusion over food date labels, which the FDA says leads to billions in wasted food. O
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Trump Halts Bipartisan Housing Bill, Demands Passage of Voter ID Measure
President Trump scrapped the signing of a bipartisan housing bill, demanding Congress pass the SAVE Act first, despite e
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Congress Funds ICE Detention for Families, Putting Flores Protections at Risk
Congress has allocated $38 billion for ICE family detention, threatening the Flores Agreement that protects migrant chil
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New Nonprofit Crypto Watchdog Aims to Expose Industry Risks Amid Regulatory Push
Crypto Watchdog, a new nonprofit, launched Tuesday to educate Americans on crypto risks like fraud and market manipulati
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Texas Water Officials Warn of $174 Billion Crisis as Funding Falls Short
Texas water officials warned lawmakers that the state's water infrastructure needs have surged to $174 billion, far outp
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Social Security Deadline Looms: Delay Raises Risk of Steep Benefit Cuts
Social Security's retirement trust fund is projected to run dry by 2032, risking a 22% benefit cut. Lawmakers' delay for
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NCAA Unanimously Approves Five-Year Eligibility Rule Amid Transfer Portal Surge
The NCAA Division I Cabinet unanimously approved a new rule allowing athletes up to five years of eligibility if they en
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Falling Overdose Deaths Spark Warning: Complacency Now Biggest Threat
Despite a significant decline in overdose deaths, former DEA deputy chief Jim Crotty cautions that complacency, not fent
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Trump Considers Government Equity Stakes in AI Giants, Aligning with Progressives
President Trump is exploring a plan to take government equity in top AI firms, potentially giving the public a share of
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump-Era SNAP Restrictions on Soda and Candy
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration and several states from banning SNAP purchases of soda and candy, rulin
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Work-Life Balance Overtakes Salary as Top Employee Priority in 2025
Employees are quietly opting out of return-to-office mandates, prioritizing work-life balance over salary. New data from
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Senate Banking Panel Probes Affordability Crisis as Midterms Near
The Senate Banking Committee convenes a hearing on affordability as inflation hits 4.2% and gas prices spike amid the wa
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AI Drives Faster, Safer Cleanup at DOE Sites Under Trump Push
The DOE's Office of Environmental Management is deploying AI to speed cleanup of nuclear waste, cut costs, and protect w
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House Bipartisan Pact Revives Kids Online Safety Push After Stalemate
House Energy and Commerce leaders struck a bipartisan deal on the KIDS Act, aiming to enhance child safety online throug
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Broadband Costs Fall as Deregulation and Competition Drive Affordability Gains
Broadband prices fell 6% in 2025 and speeds rose 22%, a rare cost-of-living success fueled by deregulation and competiti
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Orthodox Jewish Groups Raise Alarm Over Trump's Push for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
While many Americans dislike the biannual clock change, Orthodox Jewish groups say permanent daylight saving time would