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Trump Administration Accuses SNAP of Widespread Fraud, Demanding State Data

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

The Trump administration has declared the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program a hotbed of fraud, calling for a sweeping crackdown that has...

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Mariah Carey to Perform at Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

The opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will feature a surprise that has already captured the attention of fans around the world....

Edwin Díaz in Dodgers uniform standing with gaze looking toward futuristic countdown clock 2047 and neon-lit cityscape

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Edwin Díaz’s New Dodgers Deal Delays $69 Million Payout to 2047, Adding Over $1 Billion in Deferred Obligations

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Edwin Díaz’s new Dodgers contract will see him earn $69 million over a decade, but the bulk of that money will not be paid until 2047. Contract...

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Wisconsin Judge Postpones Ken Chesebro Hearing Amid Admissibility Questions

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Wisconsin's Dane County Circuit Judge John Hyland postponed a preliminary hearing for former Trump campaign attorney Ken Chesebro on Monday. The...

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Tom Freston’s Memoir ‘Unplugged’ Reveals That Success Can Follow Many Paths

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Tom Freston, the former MTV chief who once guided the network into a global powerhouse, has just released a memoir that challenges the idea that...

Unlicensed Airbnb sign hanging precariously on a stone wall with a vintage Spanish door and crumpled tourist brochures.

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Spain Slaps Airbnb €64 Million Fine for Unlicensed Rentals, Company to Challenge in Court

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

In a decisive move against short‑term rental platforms, Madrid’s government announced on Monday that it had fined Airbnb €64 million ($75 million)...

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Tariffs, Inflation and Holiday Spending: How U.S. Prices Shifted in 2025

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

The first glow of holiday lights on the historic downtown building of the Ah Louis Store in San Luis Obispo, California, signals more than just a...

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Rob Reiner, Iconic Filmmaker and Activist, Dies at 78 After Stabbing

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Rob Reiner, the beloved filmmaker behind classics such as \"The Princess Bride\" and \"When Harry Met Sally…\", died at 78 after a tragic stabbing at...

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Austin Residents Lose Nearly $4M to Crypto Scams; Police Warn of Growing Threat

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

In 2025, Austin police investigators say residents have lost almost $4 million to cryptocurrency fraud, with less than $90,000 recovered. The...

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Louvre Workers Strike After Jewel Heist, Museum Closes for a Day

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

On Monday morning, 400 workers at the Louvre Museum voted to strike, shutting the iconic glass pyramid entrance and forcing the world’s most‑visited...