Federal loan to struggling EV automaker under fire
All-electric automaker Rivian Automotive announced on Monday that it received a “conditional commitment” for a $6.6B loan from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Lawmakers press Google, Meta, others on addressing deep fake pornography
A bipartisan group of 26 U.S. lawmakers have sent letters to seven major tech companies requesting updates on how the platforms plan to counter the growing prevalence of... Read More.
Holiday shopping expected to break records again in 2024
Nearly 40% of all Americans plan to shop on Black Friday, to kick off the holiday shopping season.
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Denver spends more than $350 million on migrants
Spending on migrants in Denver has ballooned to an estimated $356 million, an updated analysis by the Common Sense Institute says.
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North Carolina native poised for return to Cabinet
A pick for the new presidential administration closest to home for a North Carolina congressman is, he says, exactly what the people want.
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Curiosity of Amish voting impact continues
The Amish vote received significant attention throughout the 2024 election cycle as Republican activists worked to mobilize the traditionally low-turnout group.
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True love: For the Twelve Days, fork over $209,272
Black Friday is upon us. Got 200 grand?
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U.S. House formally condemns antisemitism
Antisemitism has been formally condemned in the U.S. House of Representatives through a resolution put forward by a North Carolina congresswoman passing 388-21.
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Mexico faces challenges getting cartels under control as Trump threatens tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump's plan to hit Mexico with a 25% tariff unless it stops trafficking and illegal migration puts international trade at risk over problems that past leaders... Read More.
Bidens plan to cover anti-obesity drugs could cost $140 billion
President Joe Biden's plan to authorize Medicare and Medicaid cover anti-obesity medications starting in 2026 would $140 billion over the next decade.
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