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U.S. Boat Strike in Eastern Pacific Kills Four as House Rejects Limits on Trump’s Military Campaign

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

On Wednesday, the U.S. military reported striking a boat in the eastern Pacific that it said was smuggling drugs, killing four people. The attack...

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Las Vegas Prepares for America’s Party 2026: 25th Anniversary Fireworks Countdown

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

Las Vegas will light up the Strip on New Year’s Eve as it celebrates 25 years of America’s Party 2026, a fireworks extravaganza that is expected to...

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Central Health Releases Partnership Data, Showing 25% of Patients Served Are Black, Hispanic, or Spanish-Speaking

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

After a long wait, Central Health and Dell Medical School have finally released data that shows how their taxpayer‑funded partnership is impacting...

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Texas AG Launches Online Form to Enforce Senate Bill 8 Amid First Amendment Concerns

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

On a Wednesday in Austin, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton unveiled an online complaint form that allows Texans to file grievances against publicly...

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HOPE Outdoor Gallery Reopens With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in Austin

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

On Wednesday, the HOPE Outdoor Gallery in Austin reopened its doors for the first time in months, culminating in a ribbon‑cutting ceremony that...

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Trump’s Administration Considers Rescheduling Marijuana to Schedule III

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

President Trump said Monday his administration is “considering” rescheduling marijuana, echoing August remarks that they were “looking at...

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New York’s First Muslim Mayor to Become City’s 112th Leader After Record-Keeping Error

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

When Zohran Mamdani takes the oath on Jan. 1, he will not only become New York City’s first Muslim mayor but also the 112th mayor—a number that has...