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The House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government released a report with more than 17,000 pages detailing its numerous discoveries relating to the abuses of federal law enforcement under the current administration.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which killed 103 people and caused an estimated $53 billion in damages, North Carolina has received significant aid for recovery efforts, including over $1.1 billion in state relief and billions more in federal requests. The storm, considered the state’s worst natural disaster, has prompted both state and federal governments to take action, though criticism has followed regarding the adequacy of those efforts.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the definition of "healthy" for the first time in thirty years.

Social Security’s full retirement age (FRA) is set to rise again in 2025, impacting those nearing retirement who want to claim their full benefits.

U.S. stocks fell sharply on Wednesday, erasing earlier gains after the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut and projected a slower pace of rate reductions for next year.

Starting January 1, 2025, Arizona's minimum wage will rise by 35 cents to $14.70 per hour, benefiting some of the state’s lowest-paid workers.

The Santa Ana Unified School Board is considering significant job cuts for educators while proposing a salary increase for the superintendent, drawing sharp criticism from students, parents, and teachers.

Elon Musk is giving "serious thought" to donating to Nigel Farage's Reform U.K. party in Britain, the British populist said.

Black student enrollment at Harvard Law School has significantly dropped following the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision against race-based admissions.

Columbia College Chicago will eliminate 11 degree programs and lay off up to 25 full-time faculty members starting in the 2025-26 school year, as part of a strategy to address ongoing financial difficulties.