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Mega Millions Jackpot Approaching $500 Million: Here’s the After-Tax Prize for the Winner

Feb 17, 2024,09:56am EST The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to nearly $500 million on Saturday morning as no winning tickets emerged from Friday’s draw, although a fortunate winner would pocket less than a third of that sum after taxes.   Here are the key points: Jackpot Details: The absence of winning tickets matching the five […]

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Former President Trump Introduces $399 Sneaker Line in Latest Merchandise Sale

TOP STORY: Former President Donald Trump debuted a line of high-top sneakers on Saturday, retailing for up to $399, expanding his merchandise portfolio that already includes digital trading cards and mug shot-themed apparel. This release coincides with Trump’s status as a leading contender for the 2024 GOP nomination while navigating significant legal challenges totaling nearly

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Trump Warns Taylor Swift: Supporting Biden Would Be ‘Disloyal’ After He ‘Generated Her Significant Wealth’

Feb 11, 2024,01:40pm EST Title: Trump Criticizes Taylor Swift’s Potential Biden Endorsement, Citing Music Modernization Act Former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday to express his disapproval of Taylor Swift potentially endorsing President Joe Biden. In a post on the social media platform, Trump highlighted his role in passing the Music Modernization

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U.S. Military Confirms Elimination of Kataib Hezbollah Commander Associated with Attacks on Americans in Recent Iraq Operation

U.S. Drone Strike Targets Kataib Hezbollah Commander Linked to Attacks on American Forces in Iraq In a recent development, the United States carried out a drone strike in Iraq, targeting a commander affiliated with the Iran-backed militia group Kataib Hezbollah. The military asserts that the targeted commander was allegedly responsible for planning and participating in

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Special Counsel Finishes Inquiry into Classified Documents Regarding Biden, Affirms Garland

Topline: The inquiry into President Joe Biden’s management of classified documents has concluded, with Attorney General Merrick Garland receiving the report from Special Counsel Robert Hur, who found no inappropriate conduct during the investigation. Key Facts: Special Counsel Robert Hur oversaw the investigation into the discovery of classified documents at President Biden’s Delaware home and

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Starbucks Found Guilty of Breaching Labor Laws in Dismissing Pro-Union Workers, Decides Labor Judge

In a recent ruling, Administrative Law Judge Robert Ringler determined that Starbucks unlawfully terminated Buffalo-area employees involved in unionization efforts and ordered their reinstatement. The decision sheds light on a prolonged conflict between Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United, a union that originated in Buffalo in 2021 and has expanded to stores nationwide. Key Points: Judge

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Why the US Must Remain Engaged in the Middle East

Every recent president inevitably becomes entangled in a Middle Eastern conflict, whether they intend to or not. Since Ronald Reagan’s era, every administration has found itself involved in at least one major military engagement in the region. Even presidents who sought to disengage from the Middle East were inevitably drawn back into its complexities. Now,

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House Rejects Israel Aid Package, Marking Another Setback for Speaker Johnson​

TOPLINEThe House rejected a $17.6 billion aid package for Israel introduced by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) in competition with a Senate border security bill, marking the second legislative setback for Johnson on Tuesday.   KEY FACTSThe House voted 250-180 in favor of the aid package, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed for approval

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Republican Party Struggles with Fundraising Challenges Amidst Trump’s Consideration to Remove Chair Ronna McDaniel

Former President Donald Trump hinted on Newsmax Monday that he thinks Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel should resign—although he later referred to her as a “friend”—as the RNC grapples with repercussions from its dismal financial performance, reporting its lowest fundraising figures in the past decade last week. Trump has suggested multiple times in recent

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The United States Targets Iran-Linked Sites for the Third Consecutive Day, with Houthis Facing Ongoing Attacks.

U.S. and Coalition Forces Escalate Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran-Backed Militant Groups, Expanding Operations to Yemeni Houthi Targets Key Facts: Retaliatory strikes for the Tower 22 attack began on Friday night, targeting over 85 Iran-backed militant positions in Iraq and Syria, resulting in an estimated 40 casualties. On Saturday night, at approximately 11:30 p.m. local time,

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