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Trump’s Rescheduling Order and 2026 Hemp Shake-Up Set to Redefine Cannabis Landscape

Hannah E. Clearwater December 28, 2025

At a Glance 2025 saw only a federal executive order on marijuana, while state-level changes were modest. President Trump signed an order to move...

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Jake Paul Suffers Double Broken Jaw After Anthony Joshua KO in Miami

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 27, 2025

In a dramatic turn of events during a highly anticipated bout in Miami, Jake Paul suffered a double broken jaw after Anthony Joshua delivered a...

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Centrist Republicans Accuse GOP Leaders of Suppressing ACA Amendments, Push for Discharge Petition

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

On Wednesday, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick blasted GOP leaders for deliberately blocking Republican amendments to the Affordable Care Act, claiming the...

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Central Texas Food Bank and Austin Pets Alive! to Distribute Food to 250 Households on Dec. 26

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

The Central Texas Food Bank and Austin Pets Alive! have announced a drive‑up food distribution scheduled for the day after Christmas, aiming to...

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Viral Short Film ‘Andy: A Dog’s Tale’ Marks Canine Companions’ 50th Anniversary

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025

In a celebration of 50 years, Canine Companions has turned a viral animated short into a worldwide sensation, drawing nearly 17 million views to the...

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Virtual Reality Lets Elderly Residents of California’s The Terraces Revisit the World

Hannah E. Clearwater December 25, 2025

At Los Gatos’ The Terraces, VR headsets let seniors in their 80s and 90s explore oceans, hot‑air balloons, and childhood hometowns, boosting social...

Moderate Republicans look concerned with the open health care bill on the table in Congress.

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House Advances GOP Health Care Bill as Moderates Defy Leadership with Discharge Petition

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025

House pushes GOP health care bill Wednesday, even as a group of moderate Republicans signed a Democratic discharge petition to extend Affordable Care...

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Rare Abdominal Pregnancy: Woman Gives Birth to Baby Inside Ovarian Cyst

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 25, 2025

A 41‑year‑old nurse in Bakersfield, California, delivered a healthy baby after the infant grew inside a 22‑pound ovarian cyst, a condition occurring...

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American Academy of Pediatrics Sues HHS Over $12 Million Funding Cuts

Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025

On Wednesday, the American Academy of Pediatrics filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seeking to block nearly...

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Williamson County Launches Volunteer Program to Support Suicide Survivors

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 25, 2025

Content Warning: This article discusses suicide. Please return to the homepage if you are not comfortable with the topic. If you are in distress and...