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Thanks for being part of this community for the last 5 years. Take a stroll down memory lane with us. We can't wait to show you what we're working on next. Stay tuned. —Chris, Mark, Joe https://t.co/qWriD1XUe8
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For the first time in 80 years, the government missed a monthly jobs report. When the data was finally released, it covered more than one month at once, raising questions about whether hiring is slowing or rebounding. 📊 Here’s what the numbers actually show. ▶️
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College athletes are increasingly being paid for their name, image, and likeness. We spoke with State Sens. John Stevens (R-TN) and Mamie Locke (D-VA) about NIL and the antitrust concerns. Watch exclusively on @NCSLorg or here: https://t.co/0kn11FLnvk
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This week's headlines, explained: ➡️ White House Prepares Executive Order on Cannabis ➡️ U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tankers ➡️ Reddit Sues to Block Australian Social Media Law Read & Sign up:
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It’s been 10 years since the Pentagon opened combat roles to women — a milestone that arrived the same year 'the dress' broke the internet. 👗 But uneven progress across branches, and new bans introduced in 2025 show the fight over who gets to serve isn’t over. ▶️
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How will this rate cut affect your finances in 2026? 🏠 The Fed’s third consecutive cut could impact everything from mortgages and credit cards to savings accounts and the job market. Some borrowers may see relief, while savers could face lower returns. ⏳➡️
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Tony Soprano on Netflix? Only if regulators don’t whack the deal first. 💼 Netflix and Paramount are in a bidding war for Warner Bros., and the FTC, Congress, and even Trump are weighing in. Here’s why the outcome could change streaming and your subscription bill fast. ▶️
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This week's headlines, explained: ➡️ CDC Changes Hepatitis B Vaccine Guidance ➡️ Health Subsidies Get a Vote in Congress ➡️ Penguins Dying in Mass Alarms Scientists Read & Sign up:
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ALSO: Health Care Subsidies Get a Vote 💉
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OnlyFans creators are clashing with the IRS over Congress’s new “No Tax on Tips” rule, which excludes “pornography” but never defines what counts as porn. 🌽 Here’s how the loophole works, and how it could leave IRS agents deciding what is (and isn’t) adult content. ▶️
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From AI reshaping factories to jobs that don’t even exist yet — how should we think about the future of work? 🤖💼 @SenMarkKelly and Rep. @JayObernolte break down why they’re optimistic about AI and how it could create entirely new career paths. https://t.co/IxRpmVuGyD
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A viral claim says the poverty line should be set at $140k, far above the federal measure built on a 1960s formula. Here's how the standard is decided and how it changes your access to government benefits. ▶️
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This week's headlines, explained: ➡️ U.S. Forces Mass Outside Venezuela ➡️ U.S. Special Envoy Traveling To Moscow Today ➡️ Georgia Judge Dismisses Trump Election Interference Charges Read & Sign up:
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ALSO: Charges against the National Guard Shooting Suspect 🏛️
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Charlotte’s bid to limit ICE cooperation is constrained by state law. Dillon’s Rule gives the state the final word on local authority; other cities retain more autonomy. Learn more about Home Rule laws here. ▶️
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Tribal leaders say health care services were affected after HHS advanced major staffing and program changes without lawful consultation. Watch the full interview with @RepDavids here: https://t.co/wNVB8H0d3R
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President Trump accused Democratic lawmakers of sedition after a video message urged troops to reject unlawful orders. ASP breaks down what the UCMJ says, how sedition works, and why this debate keeps coming up.
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Holiday flyers, brace yourselves. ✈️ A record travel week, plus a 3,000-person air traffic controller shortage and outdated systems, mean airport delays are expected to stack up, even after flight restrictions were lifted.
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America’s talent pipeline is shrinking. 🎓 International student demand for U.S. universities has gone down, and colleges say visa concerns are keeping applicants away. More graduates are choosing countries like the UK, which is actively competing for high-skilled workers.
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This week's headlines, explained: ➡️ President Trump's Ukraine Plan ➡️ Measles Spread Threatens U.S. 'Elimination' Status ➡️ New Offshore Drilling Plan Approved Read & Sign up:
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ALSO: Measles Spread Threatens “Elimination” Status 💉
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Flying for Thanksgiving? ✈️ The government just canceled a proposed rule that would have required airlines to pay passengers for long delays. Airlines now decide whether to compensate at all, even as three-hour delays have become four times more common than 30 years ago.
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Who should have the power to draw district lines, and should that power be limited? Assemblymember @AsmAguiarCurry explains Prop 50 in California and why the maps will be revisited after the census. ▶️
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AI tools are rapidly reshaping the health care system. We spoke with Delegate Matthew Rohrbach (R-WV) and Assemblymember John T. McDonald III (D-NY) about the pros and cons of AI as adoption accelerates. Watch exclusively on @NCSLorg or here: https://t.co/TDRroHm0GU
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