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Mortgage rates rise to the highest level this year
The rates are closely related to the 10-year Treasury yield, which is facing upward pressure from rising oil prices and reached an 18-month high on Thursday.
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Election watchdog weighs future of party spending limits at state level after SCOTUS ruling
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is raising questions about whether Washington can continue enforcing state laws that limit spending that political parties coordinate with their candidates.
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Trump argues that the boom in data centers lower Americans’ energy costs
The pledge contains a series of promises that companies that build, own or operate data centers will pay for the new electricity generation and grid infrastructure needed to accommodate new data centers.
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Paid family leave receives bipartisan push in Ohio Senate
"No one should have to choose between their job and caring for themselves or their family," said Liston. "This bill opens the door for millions of Ohioans who currently have no access to essential benefits."
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Black comedian in whiteface mocking Erika Kirk sparks backlash
Husband Charlie Kirk was fatally shot in September 2025.
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New Jersey Dem Gov Sherrill signs immigration bills limiting scope of state cooperation with ICE
“To be crystal clear: we will not abide by this unconstitutional ban,” acting DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis said. “The Supremacy Clause makes it clear that New Jersey’s sanctuary politicians do not control federal law enforcement.”
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Colorado House discusses ban on AI-driven individual pricing
Individualized pricing is increasingly being explored by companies through tech such as artificial intelligence to predict what a given consumer is likely to spend, then charge the maximum. The Colorado legislation would ban this practice.
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Seattle Mayor Wilson says ICE Agents won't likely conduct raids at World Cup
“The Department of Homeland Security’s presence at designated mega events is typically focused on critical security operations,” she said. “So scanning vehicles and cargo for weapons, explosives, and contraband, combating human trafficking and intellectual enforcement action.”
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No Kings organizers say they have over 3K demonstrations planned for this weekend
The rally in Minnesota is expected to be the most prominent with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Joan Baez, Maggie Rogers, Jane Fonda and Bruce Springsteen scheduled to speak or perform at the state Capitol in St. Paul.
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Ohio judges reject gender ideology, say parents don't have to accept child's 'transsexual identity'
In child custody dispute, appeals court refuses to use girl's preferred pronouns, sees "no serious concern" in "cautious reactions" of parents to her ever-changing gender identity, says they have right to instruct her in religion.
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Alleged drunk driver arrested after driving through Florida airport gate, trying to board planes
“I went to an AA meeting, and next thing I know, I’m doing cocaine, drinking, and smoking pot,” Bryan Parker said
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Brother, sister indicted in alleged IED plot at MacDill Air Force Base: FBI
"Today’s indictments are the result of tremendous investigative work from our FBI teams and great coordination from our state, local, and federal partners across the board," FBI Director Kash Patel said
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Trump critic, comedian Bill Maher to receive Mark Twain Prize at Trump Kennedy Center
“I’d just like to say that it is indeed humbling to get anything named for a man who’s been thrown out of as many school libraries as Mark Twain,” Bill Maher said