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Starbucks to close 250 stores, COO confirms
The company announced the layoff of 300 corporate employees in May.
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14 countries form 'Shield of Americas' to target cartels in Western Hemisphere
The new coalition was forged 21 months after President Donald Trump directed U.S. federal agencies to target Mexican cartels and other foreign groups threatening American citizens and national security.
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As new Medicaid work requirements take effect, officials seek to inform enrollees
Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, explained why he sees the work requirements as beneficial.
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Big Loss: Virginia wrote off $300M in unemployment overpayments, recovered only $6M
Virginia wrote off roughly $300 million in unemployment overpayments while recovering about $6 million over nine quarters, according to a new state audit of the Virginia Employment Commission. The audit from the Office of the State Inspector General analyzed
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Arizona AG Mayes issues warning on scams targeting state's veterans
AZ AG Kris Mayes issued a consumer advisory warning to Arizona military veterans about scams targeting their military benefits and personal information. "Veterans put their lives on the line to protect every one of us," Mayes said.
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Google engineer took home $1.2 million on Polymarket using inside information, prosecutors say
Under the username "AlphaRaccon," Spagnulo earned $1.2 million from correctly betting that D4vd, the singer accused of killing a teenage girl, would be Google's most-searched person in 2025, according to the complaint.
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Consumer Prices hit the highest level in last three years, amid Iran War tensions
Consumer prices are highest in the last three years, straining American finances
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Inflation rises at fastest pace since May 2023, Commerce Department data shows
The Personal Consumption Expenditures index rose 3.8% from the same time last year, the fastest annual rate since May 2023.
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U.S. military destroys vessel suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two
The Trump administration's drug interdiction efforts, which include strikes against vessels suspected of transporting drugs, began in September. At least 196 people have been killed in the actions.
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Immigrant who pleaded guilty to lying about citizenship still on Maryland voter rolls: report
Roberts first registered to vote in 2017, and again in 2022. On both registrations, he stated he is a U.S. citizen, according to records obtained by the Public Interest Legal Foundation.
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California Gov Newsom calls for 100% tax on recipients of Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund
Legislation to impose a 100% tax on payouts from Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund, which was established to compensate victims of alleged political persecution under the Biden administration, is being pursued in California, New Jersey and New York.
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Trade talks open in Mexico Thursday as tariffs loom over North America
A top U.S. trade official heads to Mexico on Thursday for talks expected to keep tariffs at the center of North American trade policy, even as American consumers face an average $700 increase in costs this year from U.S. tariffs.
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LA Mayor Bass's campaign disputes allegations by Spencer Pratt of illegal electioneering
One video shows the mayor speaking to a small group of supporters holding Bass campaign signs in Los Angeles High Memorial Park, and Pratt said Bass and her supporters are illegally near a ballot box.