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Fired Colorado chief of schools found dead in Maryland amid child porn investigation

Following an executive order from California Gov. Gavin Newsom to explore how to reduce energy prices that have doubled since 2014, California's energy regulator issued proposals it said would cut rates by 4% to 5% in the first year but grow significantly over time.

Commerce Department seeks to potentially restrict or ban drones from China

Hundreds of dinosaur footprints discovered in Oxfordshire

State Department's 'Global Engagement Center' accused of censoring Americans shuts its doors

At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique's capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country.

Felony shoplifting cases surge 154% under new state’s attorney

Air Force expands waivers for recruits with asthma, food allergies

Eight Angels Found Hiding Nearly in Plain Sight at Church Where Paul Revere Hung Famous Lanterns

The state of New York will charge carbon-emitting companies an estimated $75 billion in climate damage they allegedly caused between 2000 and 2018 under a law enacted on Dec. 26.

January 6 Political Prisoners Launch Historic $50 Billion Class Action Lawsuit Against DOJ

Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom considering ways to help illegal migrants dodge Trump’s planned mass deportation

Court orders Biden admin to stop selling border wall materials, was 'illegally subverting' laws: Texas AG

Organic eggs sold at Costco are being recalled due to the risk that they may expose consumers to salmonella, a type of bacteria that can be deadly for certain populations.

What does the U.S. Government use taxpayer dollars for? -$6.9M studying ‘smart toilets’ that recognize the user’s ‘anal print’ -$2.3M for the NIH to inject dogs with cocaine - $118,000 to study if a metal replica robot of Marvel Comics’ Thanos could really snap his fingers - $75,000 in grants on a Harvard study on lizards being blown off trees with leaf blowers.

'The Five' reacts to bombshell report on Biden's apparent decline

At This point a government shutdown until January 20th is in the best interests of America. I know some people will be hurt over that, but EVERYONE will be hurt, if Congress gets their way. President Trump will be kneecapped at the starting gate.

Which US Companies Receive The Most Government Subsidies?

Federal Agency Urges High-Level US Officials To 'Immediately' Switch To Encrypted Apps

AI's relentless energy demands will strain the power grid for the next decade, regulatory group says

President Biden’s Department of Education has shelled out at least $1 billion on various diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021, according to a new report.

Johnson, Sep 2024: There won’t be a Christmas Omnibus Johnson, Dec 2024: Everybody understands the necessity of this Christmas Omnibus

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency due to H5N1, more commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu. The emergency follows an outbreak of the virus among dairy cows in Southern California farms, according to the news release on the governor’s website.

The suspect involved in an assassination attempt against President-elect Donald Trump is facing new charges related to a crash during a traffic stop.

The U.S. Supreme Court said on Wednesday, Dec. 18, it will hear an appeal from TikTok challenging a U.S. law that could end up banning the social media app next month. The court’s announcement comes after an appeal by TikTok this week.

Drones spotted near at least 17 military bases located next to Chinese-owned land in US

Oklo, the Sam Altman-backed nuclear fission startup, has signed an agreement with data-center operator Switch that the company says is the largest-ever corporate power deal.

Newsom Says With Another $25 Billion He Could Double Homelessness By 2030