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US Designates Colombia’s Clan del Golfo as Foreign Terrorist Organization, Heightening Tensions

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

The U.S. State Department on Tuesday announced that Colombia’s Clan del Golfo, a powerful drug cartel, has been designated a foreign terrorist...

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Cheap Trick Lights Up Coast-to-Coast Countdown to 2026 with 50-Year Legacy and New Album

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

On New Year’s Eve, the legendary rockers Cheap Trick will ignite the Coast‑to‑Coast Countdown to 2026, bringing five decades of classic hits and a...

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Texas Singer-Songwriter Joe Ely Dies at 78 After Battle with Dementia and Parkinson’s

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Joe Ely, the Texas‑born singer‑songwriter who helped shape progressive country, passed away at 78 in Taos, New Mexico, after a battle with Lewy Body...

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How Light Timing Controls Plant Blooms: A Guide to Photoperiod for Poinsettias and Christmas Cactus

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Did you know that the secret behind the dazzling red of a poinsettia or the soft blooms of a Christmas cactus isn’t just sunlight—it's the length of...

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Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s Memoir Sells 1 Million Copies, Sparks Renewed Scrutiny of Prince Andrew

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s memoir Nobody’s Girl has sold 1 million copies worldwide just two months after its release. Book Sales and Publishing...

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U.S. Flu Surge Post-Thanksgiving: 8% Rise, 2.9 Million Sick, 1,200 Deaths

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Following the Thanksgiving holiday, the United States is experiencing a sharp rise in influenza cases. CDC data released on Friday show that the...

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Dog Owner Sues IRS Seeking Pet Dependent Status

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

A New York attorney has taken an unusual step in the tax courts, filing a lawsuit that could redefine how pets are treated for federal tax...

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Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle Colorado’s Climate Lab, NCAR

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

The Trump administration is moving to dismantle Colorado's National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a decision that has drawn sharp criticism...

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Congress Faces Deadline: ACA Subsidies Set to Expire, Sparking Clash Between Speaker Johnson and Rep. Kiley

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

With the Affordable Care Act subsidies set to lapse at the end of the month, a congressional showdown threatens to leave millions of Americans paying...

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Bondi Beach Massacre: Accused Shooter Charged, Community Mourns, and Calls for Reform

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

On Wednesday, authorities announced that Naveed Akram, the 24‑year‑old man who fired the gun that killed 15 people on Bondi Beach, faces 59 charges,...