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DOJ finalizes path for nonviolent felons to regain gun rights

The Justice Department has finalized a rule allowing some nonviolent felons to regain gun rights, a shift that aims to a

Aug 18

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Trump urged to kill California port rule to cut costs

A costly California port emissions rule, backed by an EPA waiver, could drive up consumer prices nationwide. Advocates u

Aug 18

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Gallup: US gambling participation hits new low amid prediction market scrutiny

A new Gallup poll finds fewer Americans gambling than a decade ago, with 45% reporting any gambling in the past year, do

Aug 17

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Bipartisan Bill Would Add Accounting to K-12 STEM Grants

A bipartisan bill would allow federal STEM grants to fund accounting courses, aiming to widen the pipeline of future CPA

Aug 17

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State-by-State Income Needed for a Comfortable Life in 2025

SmartAsset's latest analysis shows the income required for a comfortable lifestyle in every state, based on the 50/30/20

Aug 17

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Flock Safety Revises Data Rules as Privacy Lawsuits Mount

Flock Safety announced policy changes to address privacy concerns over its AI license plate readers, but advocates argue

Aug 16

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Peanut Butter Raises Losing Favor as Employers Shift Strategies for 2027

The flat-rate 'peanut butter' pay raise is losing popularity, with only 32% of employers planning them for 2027, as firm

Aug 16

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Congress Urged to Build Fiscal Safety Nets Before AI Disruption Hits

Policymakers should start building fiscal insurance now to cushion potential AI-driven job displacement and wealth conce

Aug 16

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WARN Act Notices: How to Check if Your Company Plans Mass Layoffs

As layoffs mount, federal law requires advance notice for mass job cuts. Here's how to check your state's public WARN no

Aug 16

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Treasury Finalizes Repeal of Corporate Ownership Disclosure Rule

The Treasury Department finalized its repeal of beneficial ownership reporting for U.S. firms, a move lauded by small bu

Aug 14

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Trade Court Upholds Trump's Move to End De Minimis Tariff Loophole

The U.S. Court of International Trade upheld Trump's rescission of the de minimis tariff exemption, citing distinct lega

Aug 14

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2026 El Niño Odds of Reaching 'Super' Strength Now Above 90%

National forecasters now put odds above 90% that the 2026 El Niño will reach 'super' strength, with a 69% chance it beco

Aug 13