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Former CNN Analyst Admits Regret Over Ignoring Concerns About Biden’s Health

Former CNN political analyst Chris Cillizza expressed regret on Thursday for not addressing concerns about President Joe Biden’s mental and physical health sooner

Montana and Wyoming Sue Biden Administration Over Plan to Halt Federal Coal Production

The attorneys general of Montana and Wyoming have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration following its announcement to halt federal coal production in the Powder River Basin. The Basin, which covers 20,000 square miles in northeastern Wyoming and southeastern Montana, accounts for 85% of federal land-produced coal.

U.S. Stocks Plunge After Fed Cuts Rates and Signals Slower Reductions

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.

Retail Theft Surges by 93%: Calls for Federal Action Grow

Shoplifting incidents in the U.S. surged 93% in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels, with retailers experiencing a 90% rise in monetary losses, according to a new study by the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Minimum Wage in Arizona Set To Rise in 2025

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.

MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle Says Biden Team Attempted to Shut Down Interview Over Hunter Question

MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle revealed for the first time on Tuesday that President Joe Biden’s team tried to end her interview with him in May 2023 after she asked a question about his son, Hunter Biden. Ruhle explained that after asking Biden how a potential indictment of Hunter Biden might impact his presidency, the White House immediately reacted by trying to halt the interview.

New Lithuanian Furniture Plant in Mocksville to Create 250 Jobs

A $70 million furniture manufacturing plant planned by SBA Home, a Lithuanian company that produces furniture for IKEA, will bring 250 new jobs to Mocksville, North Carolina, thanks to significant state and local incentives. The North Carolina Economic Investment Committee approved a $1.4 million job development investment grant, to be distributed over the next 12 years, while Mocksville and Davie County contributed $800,000 in incentives to support the project.

Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates for Third Consecutive Time Amid Economic Shifts

The Federal Reserve made its third consecutive interest rate cut on Wednesday, reducing its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point. The move, widely anticipated by investors and financial markets, brings the federal funds rate to a target range of 4.25 percent to 4.50 percent. Since beginning its rate cuts in September, the Fed has now lowered rates by a total of 100 basis points, or one percentage point.

Biden Administration’s LNG Report Challenges Trump’s Export Plans

The Biden administration’s Energy Department released a report that could complicate President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

Harvard Law Faces Historic Drop in Black Enrollment After Affirmative Action Ruling

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

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