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Another Trump Cabinet official caught using taxpayer funds for partisan video: report
Government watchdog groups say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth likely broke federal law by having Pentagon staff and taxpayer-funded resources produce a self-promotional video attacking Democrats as he fights to keep his job, The Washington Post reported Friday. The roughly six-minute video, recorded outside the Pentagon, went up on social media Thursday as part of what…
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California’s El Pollo Loco says it’s found a sweet spot for concerned consumers
El Pollo Loco is riding a wave of momentum as it opens new restaurants and sits in a sweet spot for cost-conscious consumers. The Costa Mesa-based chain’s flame-grilled chicken is considered by many to be a step above fast food offerings from giants like McDonald’s and Wendy’s, but still costs less than pricier options such…
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You’re going to hate shopping in an AI economy
When was the last time you had to call customer support with a problem? Can you remember how it went? If you’re like most Americans, the answer is “probably not very well.” And that may be understating it: As of 2025, according to the “National Customer Rage Survey” — yes, it’s a real thing —…
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‘He exploded’: Trump reportedly berated Wiles in front of staff amid plot to ‘deceive’ him
Donald Trump reportedly screamed at Susie Wiles during an Oval Office meeting on Thursday, after Republicans lost both chambers of Congress. She resigned as White House chief of staff hours later, and a new report says she had been planning a Camp David gathering meant to keep herself in power. Four sources familiar with the…
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The Silver Linings Of an Aging World
The world is undergoing one of the biggest demographic transitions it has ever experienced. About two-thirds of humanity now lives in countries where fertility is too low for each generation to replace itself. The result is rapidly aging workforces in most of the world, and the population in parts of Europe is already shrinking. One…
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Recent overdose deaths should change how parents talk about drugs
In the span of just eight weeks, parents heard alarming news stories that raised fears and questions about the new drug landscape their kids are now facing. In August, actress Hayden Panettiere died at 36. The coroner ruled it an accidental overdose involving fentanyl and other chemicals, and investigators found blue pressed pills at the…
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This election’s biggest AI story isn’t about data centers
You’ve probably been hearing a lot about data centers this week. Candidates in several races made regulating data centers a key part of their campaigns. Now, 40 ballot measures to slow or stop data centers have passed. And in an exit poll, when respondents were asked how important AI and data centers were in their…
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Governor-Elect of Texas Announces Plans to Control Elon Musk
The governor-elect of Texas Gina Hinojosa made it clear on the campaign trail that she would work to rein in data centers and billionaire tech barons. And now that she’s headed into office, that means playing hardball with SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. “We can have a strong working relationship with Elon Musk and…
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Trump, weighing new Iran strikes, faces a divided party and a ticking clock
WASHINGTON — Just days ago, a resumption of war with Iran appeared inevitable, regardless of the outcome of the midterm elections. U.S. diplomats urged their Arab counterparts to prepare for an intense period of fighting. Nonessential foreign service and intelligence personnel across the Middle East were ordered home, while senior officials at the Pentagon debated the strategic…
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GoRuck Black Friday Sale: My Favorite Packs and Weighted Vests Are Nearly 50% Off
GoRuck has launched its Black Friday Sale with plenty of great deals for anyone who, like me, wants to work out without the need for a gym. I’ve never liked going to the gym. I work from home, and I work out at home, mostly bodyweight exercises and calisthenics, with some extra weight in the…