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EEOC Chair Calls White Men to Report Discrimination as Agency Shifts Focus on DEI Practices

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

In a dramatic move that has sparked debate across the political spectrum, Andrea Lucas, chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,...

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Georgetown Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Drugs Linked to 2022 Overdose Death

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

On Nov. 6, a 46‑year‑old Georgetown man was sentenced in Williamson County court for a crime tied to a 2022 overdose death. Sentencing...

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Rome Imposes €2 Fee on Tourists at Trevi Fountain to Ease Congestion

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

Rome has announced a €2 fee for tourists who wish to stand close to the Trevi Fountain during daylight hours, a move that could bring in €6.5 million...

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Ailsa Craig: The Granite Island Powering Olympic Curling

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

If you’re looking to strike gold — silver or bronze, too — look to Ailsa Craig. The Granite Island Ailsa Craig sits 10 miles off the southwest...

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Diversity Visa Program Paused After Brown University Shooting

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

When the identity of the Brown University and MIT shooter was revealed, officials traced his arrival to the U.S. via the diversity visa lottery—a...

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Supreme Court Upholds Immigration Judges’ Rights Amid Trump Administration Firings

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

In a decision that could reshape how federal employees challenge workplace restrictions, the Supreme Court on Friday sided with immigration judges,...

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Rep. Stefanik Suspends Gubernatorial Bid, Will Not Seek Congress Seat

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

Rep. Elise Stefanik announced on Friday she is suspending her bid and will not run for Congress, signals a shift in New York politics...

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Garrett Bailey Convicted of Child Sexual Assault; Sentenced to Life Without Parole

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

A Williamson County jury on Wednesday found Garrett Andrew Bailey, 37, guilty of continuous sexual assault of a child, leading to a life sentence...

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NBA Tightens Betting Rules, Adds Injury Report Deadlines, and Reinstates Ref Eric Lewis

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

NBA reminded its teams on Friday that it wants to control which types of bets are offered on its games, an indicator that it will continue...

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Court Documents Unsealed in Ken Paxton Divorce Reveal New Layer in GOP Primary

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

Court documents revealing the divorce between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton were released Friday, months after she...