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Southwest Eases Plus-Size Seating Rules Amid Criticism, Advocates Demand Full Reversal
Southwest Airlines has partially reversed its controversial plus-size seating policy, but advocacy groups say the airlin
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Trump Administration Tightens AI Chip Export Rule to Close China Loophole
The Trump administration issued new guidance on Sunday, closing a loophole in AI chip export restrictions by requiring l
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Deadly Chemical Blasts Undercut Trump EPA's Safety Rollback Push
Two West Coast chemical incidents—one evacuation and one deadly implosion—highlight risks as Trump EPA proposes rolling
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Feds Designate 1.5 Million Acres Across Six States to Protect Endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated 1.5 million acres across six states as critical habitat for the endang
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Democrats' Silence on Climate Is Costing Them at the Ballot Box
As renewables hit record highs and fossil fuel profits soar, Democrats’ reluctance to talk climate is a political gift t
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Social Security Full Retirement Age Hits 67 for 1960s-Born Workers in 2026
The full retirement age for Social Security increased to 67 for workers born in 1960 or later, the penultimate step in a
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Outcomes-Based Financing Could Reshape Workforce Training—If Done Right
Outcomes-based repayment models can shift training risk from workers to funders, but require clear protections and emplo
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Trump Signs Executive Order Endorsing Slimmed-Down Childhood Vaccine Schedule
President Trump signed an executive order Friday endorsing a reduced childhood vaccine schedule pushed by HHS Secretary
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Unpaid Caregivers Face Retirement Crisis; Social Security Credits Proposed as Fix
Unpaid caregivers provide $1 trillion in labor yearly, yet face retirement insecurity. Social Security caregiver credits
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Lottery Winners Face Steep Tax Hit; Only Nine States Offer Full Relief
Winning the lottery sounds like a dream, but taxes can take a huge bite. Only nine states currently exempt lottery winni
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Hawaiian Airlines Scraps Free Main Cabin Meals, Shifts to Prepaid Menu
Hawaiian Airlines will discontinue free in-flight meals in main cabins from July 1, introducing a prepaid menu by chef S
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Republican-Led SEC Formally Moves to Kill Climate Disclosure Rule
The SEC proposed Friday to rescind its 2024 climate disclosure rule, arguing it exceeded the agency's authority and impo