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House Democrats will start their majority focused on boosting healthcare and ending the Iran war
WASHINGTON — House Democratic leaders are placing an early emphasis on healthcare as they discuss their immediate priorities upon the swearing-in of the new Congress on Jan. 3. Early votes in the House next year are expected to focus on boosting Medicaid and restoring an enhanced tax subsidy that is designed to lower the cost of Affordable…
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Where to score free and cheap chicken sandwiches for National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day
Don’t let these deals fly the coop. National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day lands on Monday, Nov. 9, and major fast-food chains are handing out freebies and discounts to celebrate. Don’t wing your lunch plans for tomorrow, here’s a list of the available deals: Wingstop: Rewards members score a freechicken sandwich with any qualifying menu purchase…
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RJ Mitte’s ‘Breaking Bad’ co-stars attend late actor’s celebration of life in Hollywood
RJ Mitte’s “Breaking Bad” co-stars and loved ones gathered for the late actor’s celebration of life ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday. Aaron Paul, Bryan Cranston and Bob Odenkirk were among the attendees paying tribute to Mitte at Hope Lutheran Church in Hollywood, per photos obtained by Page Six. Jonathan Banks and Raymond Cruz were…
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Conservative host ‘feels absolutely horrible’ after TV legend calls his move ‘classless’
Conservative radio host Mike Gallagher is apologizing after a social media post about William Shatner at a memorial service drew a rebuke from the “Star Trek” legend. Gallagher wrote on X on Saturday night that he saw “a big celebrity at a celebration of life for a mutual friend” and posted “how wonderful he looked…
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California’s fifth consecutive Catholic governor exemplifies the faith’s deep roots
LOS ANGELES — As he campaigned for California governor, Xavier Becerra reflected on the way his Catholic upbringing informs his politics. “The sanctity of life is something that’s really ingrained in you,” the Democrat and former U.S. Health and Human Services secretary said earlier this year. He then explained his rationale, confounding to some, for supporting abortion…
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Raging MAGA supporters target major pet brand over response to Charlie Kirk joke
Chewy’s attempt to distance itself from the progressive podcast “I’ve Had It” isn’t satisfying some prominent voices on the right. They say the pet supply giant is dodging the fact that it paid to advertise on the show. “We do not sponsor or support the ‘I’ve Had It’ podcast,” Chewy wrote on social media on…
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Russia targets emergency crews at the site of a deadly strike in southern Ukraine
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — A Russian drone struck emergency workers on rescue missions in southern Ukraine on Sunday, hitting a former school and nearby shelter that had been earlier blasted by multiple Russian guided bombs as residents waited for humanitarian aid, authorities said. No one was injured in Sunday’s strike on the village of Komyshuvakha, but specialized rescue…
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MAGA data analyst hit with right-wing rage has mom intervene: ‘Please be kind’
A prominent right-wing data analyst who has been amplified by Elon Musk caught heat from her own followers this week for saying the early vote numbers matched Republicans’ midterm wipeout. Then her mother stepped in. The account DataRepublican, run by software engineer Jennica Pounds, posted over the weekend that early voting data in North Carolina…
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California’s new insurance czar reveals massive overhaul to entire industry in the state: ‘No more’
California’s next insurance commissioner is promising a sweeping overhaul of the state’s embattled insurance industry, including a first-of-its-kind public disaster insurance program that would guarantee wildfire coverage for homeowners. Jane Kim, a former San Francisco supervisor who defeated fellow Democrat Ben Allen in the race for insurance commissioner, declared victory Friday after campaigning on a…
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Prince Harry secretly attends low-key Remembrance Sunday ceremony in UK town
Prince Harry attended a Remembrance Day service in a small town in the UK Sunday, skipping the royal family’s annual commemoration at Cenotaph. The Duke of Sussex, 42, was spotted wearing his military medals and a red poppy on his suit to mark the occasion, blending in with the crowd in Brackley, Northamptonshire. His wife, Meghan…