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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate voted Monday night to end the record-breaking government shutdown and reopen federal agencies, passing a bipartisan measure after eight Democrats joined Republicans to break the stalemate. The final vote was 60 to 40, with all Republicans except Rand Paul of Kentucky supporting the bill. The legislation now heads to the […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Trump has issued pardons for dozens of people including his former personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani. U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin announced on Sunday that pardons for 77 people had been granted. Others pardoned include Trump’s former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, former attorney Sidney Powell, and longtime advisor Boris […]

Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Amid Restructuring Efforts Wendy’s has announced plans to close between 200 and 350 underperforming locations across the United States as part of a broader restructuring strategy. The closures, which represent a “mid single-digit percentage” of the chain’s approximately 6,000 U.S. restaurants, will begin in late 2025 and continue through […]

LOS ANGELES — Mark Sanchez is no longer employed by FOX Sports, the network confirmed Friday. The move comes one month after Sanchez was involved in a stabbing incident in Indianapolis while in town to broadcast an NFL game. The story was first reported by TMZ Sports. Sanchez was in Indianapolis on October 4 to […]

Farmers’ Almanac to Cease Publication After 208 Years The iconic Farmers’ Almanac, a staple in American homes since 1818, has announced that its 2026 edition will be its last. Citing rising financial pressures and the challenges of competing in today’s digital-first media landscape, the publication will close its doors after 208 years of providing weather […]

WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi is officially stepping away from Congress. After nearly 40 years representing San Francisco, the former House Speaker says she won’t run for re-election at the end of her current term. In a video message released Wednesday, Pelosi addressed her constituents directly: “I want you, my fellow San Franciscans, to be the […]

INDIANAPOLIS — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it is reducing air traffic by 10% in 40 “high-volume” markets starting Friday, November 7, due to staffing issues. This comes as the government shutdown has reached a 37th day, becoming the longest shutdown in U.S. history, causing flights to be delayed and aviation workers to not […]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A UPS plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday after it took off and was on its way to Honolulu, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov. 4, after departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky,” the FAA said. […]

Former Vice President Dick Cheney died late Monday at the age of 84, his family announced. He was surrounded by his wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters Liz and Mary, and other family members. Cheney passed away due to complications from pneumonia and heart and vascular disease.

Two federal judges want the Trump administration to partially fund SNAP. The food assistance program is set to expire on Saturday unless the government re-opens, impacting 42-million low-income Americans who are enrolled. A Rhode Island judge and a Massachusetts judge said the administration must tap emergency funds that will cover some of the SNAP program. […]

Unpopular Opinion: Candy Corn Is The Best Halloween Candy As the leaves turn golden and the air fills with the crisp whispers of autumn, one iconic treat makes its grand entrance… CANDY CORN! Often debated, sometimes misunderstood, but undeniably a staple of Halloween, candy corn boasts a legacy that sets it apart from other candies. […]

LIVESTREAM: Hurricane Melissa Bears Down On Jamaica Jamaica is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Melissa, a catastrophic Category 5 storm. With sustained winds of 165 mph and the potential for up to 40 inches of rain, Melissa is expected to bring life-threatening flooding, landslides, and storm surges as high as 13 feet along the […]