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Much more than a piece of furniture, the president's Resolute Desk has echoed through history
12+ hour, 24+ min ago (378+ words) The Resolute Desk is one of the most recognizable pieces of furniture in the White House " and probably in the entire nation. As the president's desk, it's been at the center of American history for nearly 150 years. That famous front…...
Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here's what to know
20+ hour, 38+ min ago (711+ words) Starting Wednesday, the federal government is offering a selection of the brand name medications to certain Medicare and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries for $50 a month through a new trial called Medicare GLP-1 Bridge. The temporary program, which runs until the end…...
Alibaba to pay $600 M to settle allegations it allowed illegal drug and equipment sales
17+ hour, 32+ min ago (252+ words) The U. S. alleges that Alibaba's U. S. -based payment processor, AUS Merchant Services, violated federal law by failing to prevent merchants from selling and importing illegal products into the U. S. through Alibaba. com and Ali Express. com. Alibaba acknowledges in an agreement with the…...
UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed
15+ hour, 25+ min ago (776+ words) By JOSH FUNK, AP Transportation Writer UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that led to an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed even after Boeing recommended it years earlier, according…...
Kenny Van Nguyen leading in House District 33 Democratic primary
1+ day, 56+ min ago (243+ words) Incumbent Kenny Van Nguyen is leading the state House District 33 Democratic primary race as of Wednesday morning. According to unofficial results posted 8: 14 a. m. Wednesday, Nguyen had 53. 9% of votes, with opponent Heidi Henkel sitting at 46. 1% of the votes. Kenny Nguyen Nguyen has…...
House GOP deadlocks over Trump's demands, sending lawmakers home early
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (788+ words) As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, the legislative branch has momentarily called it quits. The House leadership on Tuesday abruptly canceled votes and sent lawmakers home early for the holiday recess, Speaker Mike Johnson's majority once again ground…...
Today in History: July 1, British rule of Hong Kong ends
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (302+ words) Today is Wednesday, July 1, the 182 day of 2026. There are 183 days left in the year. On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong reverted to Chinese rule after 156 years as a British colony. In 1863, the pivotal, three-day Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, resulting in a…...
Phil Weiser defeats Michael Bennet in Democratic primary for Colorado governor
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (703+ words) Attorney General Phil Weiser has defeated U. S. Sen. Michael Bennet in the Democratic race for governor, settling a yearlong campaign between the Democratic heavyweights. Shortly after a recent results update, Weiser's campaign began handing out campaign signs to guests at the…...
Today in History: June 30, criticism of US involvement in World War I leads to sedition charge
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (479+ words) Today is Tuesday, June 30, the 181st day of 2026. There are 184 days left in the year. On June 30, 1918, labor activist and socialist Eugene V. Debs was arrested in Cleveland, charged under the Sedition Act of 1917 for a speech in which he denounced U. S. involvement…...
Nursing gains "professional" label for student loans after judge"s ruling, but theology now dropped
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (537+ words) The department disagrees with the judge's order but will comply, even as officials plan to prevail in the case over which degrees are defined as "professional," Undersecretary Nicholas Kent said in a statement. "We will continue to make the case…...