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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...

Zohran Mamdani stands in front of New York City Hall holding a scroll with the number 112 in Muslim attire under golden light

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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...

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Rep. Tracey Mann Discusses Trump’s $12B Farm Aid, Health Care and Defense Spending

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

In a recent episode of Capitol Conversations, Nexstar’s D.C. Correspondent Raquel Martin sat down one‑on‑one with Rep. Tracey Mann, a Republican...

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Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” Catapults Him to Grammy-Nominated Fame

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

Alex Warren’s ballad “Ordinary” has defined 2025, earning him a Grammy nomination in November and propelling the 25‑year‑old to mainstream...

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France’s Counterespionage Agency Investigates Alleged Cyberplot Targeting Mediterranean Ferry

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

In a developing story, France’s counterespionage agency has opened an investigation into a suspected cyber‑attack plot aimed at an international...

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Actor Gil Gerard, Star of ‘Buck Rogers,’ Dies at 82

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

Actor Gil Gerard, the rugged hero who brought Buck Rogers to the 25th century, passed away Tuesday in hospice at the age of 82. A Life in the...

Drones with flashing lights fly over city at dusk with U.S.-Mexico flag and officials.

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U.S., Mexico Boost Drone Intelligence Sharing to Counter Cartel Threats

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

A recent meeting in Mexico City saw the U.S. and Mexico agree to tighten intelligence sharing on the growing use of drones by drug cartels. The...

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Texas Activates Extra Firefighting Resources Ahead of Weekend Wildfire Surge

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

On Thursday, Texas officials deployed a surge of wildfire response assets as the state prepared for an anticipated rise in fire danger across the...

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Kalahari Resorts Unveils All-Season Holiday Fun for Families in Round Rock

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

The holiday season is about to get a splash of excitement for families in Round Rock, as Kalahari Resorts & Conventions announces a lineup of festive...