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Daughter of Transportation Secretary Calls TSA an Unconstitutional Agency and Threatens to Abolish It

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

A daughter of the U.S. Transportation Secretary has publicly called the TSA a "constitutional agency" and said her father would take drastic action...

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Travelers Warned: Heavy Travel Seasons Fuel Bedbug Spread, Experts Advise Vigilance

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

Travelers in the holiday rush may be unaware that the very crowds that make vacations memorable also provide bedbugs with ample opportunities to...

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Super//Custom Unveils Holiday Party Essentials to Make Your Celebration Effortless

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

Planning a Christmas, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Eve party? Super//Custom by Craven + Co. has everything you need to make your celebration stylish,...

Certified silver sedan parked near a suburban home with kids playing in the yard and a sun reflecting off its side mirror.

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Certified Pre‑Owned Cars: What You Need to Know Before Buying

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

In a market where the average new car costs over $47,000, many buyers are turning to certified pre‑owned (CPO) vehicles for a cheaper yet reliable...

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Business News Consumer News Food Safety

USDA Recalls Over 60,000 Pounds of Chicken After Finding Undeclared Soy

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

The USDA has announced a nationwide recall of more than 60,000 pounds of fully cooked, bone‑in, breaded chicken after discovering undeclared soy in...

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Leander Police Warns Residents of Phone Scam Mimicking Sheriff’s Deputies

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

Leander Police warns residents of a phone scam posing as sheriff’s deputies, demanding money via bitcoin. Report suspicious calls to FTC or local...

A giant sugar cookie sits with a steaming mug of hot cocoa and rows of assorted Christmas cookies near a rustic wooden table.

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State-by-State and National Christmas Cookie Trends Revealed

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

The scent of freshly baked cookies is a familiar holiday cue, but which cookie takes center stage varies from one state to another. ...

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Automotive News Consumer News

The 10 Small SUVs with the Most Cargo Space in 2025

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

When it comes to small SUVs, cargo space can make or break a family’s road trip. iSeeCars has ranked the top 10 models for 2025 by maximum cargo...

Mother sits with piles of bills and a concerned husband while a child plays with a toy in the living room

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Health Subsidy Expiration Forces Families into Higher Costs, No Coverage, and Tight Budgets

Morgan J. Carter December 20, 2025

With less than three weeks left before the COVID‑era enhanced tax credits that have helped millions pay for Affordable Care Act coverage expire, many...

Mother holding infant with concerned expression near shelf of ByHeart formula and empty baby bottles.

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FDA Warns Walmart, Target, Kroger, Albertsons for Keeping Contaminated Formula After Recall

Morgan J. Carter December 19, 2025

In a series of warning letters posted Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration accused four of the nation's biggest grocery chains of keeping...