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Amazon gets $600M tariff refund, plans customer payouts

Amazon confirmed it received a $600 million refund from tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court and will automatically

Aug 1

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Data Center Backlash Threatens US AI Leadership, Economists Warn

Public support for data centers has flipped in six months, with 41% now opposing nearby construction. Experts warn a mor

Jul 31

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Lummis bill aims to shield farmers from Clean Water Act permit mandates

Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced legislation to restore congressional exemptions for normal farming activities from Cl

Jul 30

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Homebuyers Need a Climate Bill of Rights, Lawmaker and Fire Victim Argue

A California wildfire victim and an Illinois congressman are pushing for a Climate Bill of Rights for Homebuyers and str

Jul 30

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Stateless Protection Act Targets Legal Void for 218,000 in US

The Stateless Protection Act would create a formal process for stateless people in the US to gain legal recognition, wor

Jul 30

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Delta and United Ban Humanoid and Animal-Like Robots Over Battery Fire Risks

Delta and United Airlines have prohibited humanoid and animal-like robots from passenger cabins and cargo holds, citing

Jul 30

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USDA Pours $25 Million into Arizona Facility to Fight Livestock Parasite

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced $25 million for a new sterile fly facility in Arizona to fight New World

Jul 30

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Flying Without REAL ID? New $45 Fee and Delays Await

Travelers without a REAL ID-compliant ID now must pay $45 and undergo additional verification to fly. Here's how to chec

Jul 29

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Why Washington Should Not Own a Piece of the AI Industry

Vice President JD Vance warns AI wealth concentration could lead to communism, but Trump and Sanders propose government

Jul 29

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Bipartisan paid leave bill advances: A step forward, advocates say

The More Paid Leave for More Americans Act would create federal grants for states to establish paid leave programs. Supp

Jul 28

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SmartAsset Ranks Safest U.S. Big Cities: Violent Crime, Auto Deaths, and Disaster Risk Key

SmartAsset's latest safety ranking of large U.S. cities examines violent crime, property crime, auto fatalities, and nat

Jul 28

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Return-to-office mandates erode trust, fuel attrition fears

A survey of 1,000 U.S. workers reveals that 72% see return-to-office mandates as a stealth layoff tactic, with 36% job-h

Jul 28