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San Antonio Pastor Reports ICE Arrests During Mandatory Check-Ins, 12 Congregants Arrested, 7 Deported

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

In a troubling development for San Antonio’s immigrant community, Pastor Dianne Garcia says ICE has arrested 12 members of her church, with seven...

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Hollywood’s Faith-Based Boom Drives Record Box-Office and Streaming Success

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Hollywood’s latest box‑office surge is rooted in faith. Angel’s upcoming musical “David” has already pulled in more than $14 million in pre‑sale...

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Brooklyn Judge Voids Jam Master Jay Murder Conviction, Cites Lack of Motive Evidence

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

Brooklyn federal judge LaShann DeArcy Hall overturned the murder conviction of Karl Jordan Jr. in the 2002 killing of Run‑D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay,...

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Zillow’s Top 10 Most Festive U.S. Towns Revealed

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

If you love holiday lights, Zillow’s latest analysis of 7 million home listings has a list that might just change your travel plans. 10. Ransom...

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Congressional Report Accuses China of Leveraging U.S. DOE Research for Military Gain

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

A congressional report released Wednesday claims China is using partnerships with U.S. Department of Energy‑funded researchers to give its military...

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Kingston, 75-lb Neutered Male, Awaits Forever Home at Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

If you’ve been on the hunt for a new furry friend, a one‑year‑old, 75‑lb neutered male named Kingston is waiting for a forever home at Williamson...

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Federal Judge Blocks Michigan’s Attempt to Shut Down Line 5 Oil Pipeline

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

A federal judge on Wednesday halted Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s bid to shut down an aging oil pipeline that runs beneath the Straits of...

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ECB Holds Rates Steady as Eurozone Growth Surges and Inflation Near Target

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

The European Central Bank kept its benchmark deposit rate unchanged at 2% on Thursday, marking the fourth consecutive meeting where the euro‑area’s...

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North Austin Drivers to Get New Toll Lanes on US 183 by Early 2026

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

North Austin commuters will soon see a new set of toll lanes on US 183, slated to open in early 2026, if they’re willing to pay. Project...

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Washington Floods: Record Rain, 600 Rescues, One Fatality, and Road Closures

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

After more than a week of relentless rain, Washington state is grappling with record flooding that has forced hundreds of rescues and left one man...