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California Candidates Differ on Housing Growth and Local Control
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— Oct 5, 2026
Aliso Viejo City Council candidates offered approaches to meeting state housing requirements while preserving neighborhood character, including resident input, carefully located development and compatible designs; they also emphasized spending discipline, reserves and responsible economic development. In the Orange County supervisor race, candidates called for expanding affordable and supportive housing and using county resources to move people into permanent homes, with one highlighting additional housing vouchers and another advocating outcome-based funding and consequences for cities that resist development.
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Cities need to meet the housing mandates but shouldn't force incompatible projects on existing neighborhoods.
Police Search Former European Leader’s Home In Epstein Probe
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— Feb 12, 2026
Norway’s central economic and environmental crime-fighting unit, Okokrim, searched the home of former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjorn Jagland on Thursday as part of a corruption investigation tied to the Jeffrey…
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One in Four Americans Told to Stay Home as Congress Nears $1 Trillion Stimulus
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— Mar 22, 2020
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans were under orders to close up shop and stay at home on Saturday, as lawmakers in Washington neared a deal that could pump a record $1 trillion into the economy to limit the economic damage from…
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5 Companies That Got Their Start Amid Economic Turmoil
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— Jun 10, 2022
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic sparked lockdowns that required Americans to stay home – except for essential tasks. That resulted in the worst recession since the Great Depression as well as the worst GDP report…
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
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US Congress Wrangles Over Details of Coronavirus Economic Aid as Deadline Approaches
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— Dec 17, 2020
After months of feuding and with a weekend deadline fast approaching, U.S. congressional negotiators were wrangling over details of a $900 billion COVID-19 aid bill that leaders have vowed to pass before going home this…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Black Americans Turning on Biden in His Own Home State: ‘Donald Trump Is Who We Want’
Opinion
— Apr 20, 2024
President Joe Biden’s black voter base is dwindling. Whether it’s because of his handling of the Israel-Hamas war , the enormous economic strain forcing many Americans to take on additional shifts or second jobs , or…
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Elton John’s Coronavirus ‘Living Room’ Show Raises $8 Million for U.S. Charities
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— Mar 31, 2020
A weekend benefit broadcast featuring recording stars performing live music online from home raised nearly $8 million for two charities serving first responders and Americans facing economic hardship amid the…
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Harris to Unveil Proposal to Provide First-Time Homebuyers With $25K Down-Payment ‘Support’
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— Aug 16, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris is unveiling a plan to help first-time home buyers. On Thursday, ABC News reported , “When Vice President Kamala Harris unveils her economic policy proposals in Raleigh, North Carolina, on…
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Spilt Milk Secures Five-Year Geelong Deal Through 2030
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— Jul 22, 2026
Spilt Milk has confirmed its return in 2026 and will establish Geelong as its Victorian home for at least five years, backed by Visit Victoria and the City of Greater Geelong. The festival, which has grown regional tourism and economic impact since 2019, is highlighted by strong past attendances, a Kendrick Lamar headline in 2025, and a track record of drawing tens of thousands of visitors from outside the region.
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Sophie Scholl Distributes White Rose Leaflets
University student faces execution for anti-Nazi pamphlets
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Cassava Brownies Cooking Class Trains 20 in Banjarnegara
Lifestyle
— Aug 30, 2026
Cassava remains a staple with both economic potential and safety concerns: in Nigeria, health authorities are investigating multiple deaths linked to cassava flour dishes amid warnings about improper processing and cyanide risk, while in Indonesia a university-led initiative trains locals to convert cassava into value-added products like cassava brownies to boost livelihoods, and a separate household guide demonstrates how to prepare crispy cassava sticks at home.
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America’s Astronomical Home Prices Could Get Even Worse If Biden Gets His Way, Experts Say
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— Jun 5, 2024
President Joe Biden’s latest policy proposals could jack up home prices even higher following high inflation and excessive government spending, economists told the Daily Caller News Foundation. Home prices surged to an…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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To Keep COVID-19 Patients Home, Some US States Weigh House Arrest Tech
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— May 7, 2020
How do you ensure that someone sick with COVID-19 stays home? As the United States begins reopening its economy, some state officials are weighing whether house arrest monitoring technology – including ankle bracelets…
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LINDA McMAHON: America Needs The Trump Tax Cuts
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— Oct 16, 2024
The Biden-Harris administration has become synonymous with an economy in tatters. Americans are struggling with rising prices, stagnant wages, and increased obstacles to starting a business, buying a home or retiring…
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MANDY GUNASEKARA: Europe’s Green Agenda Continues To Pick America’s Pocket
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— Dec 30, 2025
President Donald Trump has made significant progress in fixing America’s broken economy . After inheriting a total mess with rampant inflation, expensive groceries, and home ownership becoming out of reach, most…
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
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Michigan Governor Largely Rescinds Lockdown, Retailers to Reopen
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— Jun 2, 2020
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Monday moved to further reopen the Midwest state’s economy, largely rescinding a stay-at-home order in place since March and allowing retailers and restaurants to open back up over…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Would-Be Homeowners, Beware: Sky-High Prices Are Here To Stay
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— Jun 27, 2024
Americans looking to buy a home may have to wait as housing costs are expected to remain elevated until 2026 or later, according to a note from Bank of America (BofA) economists published Monday. Homebuyers are facing…
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‘Very Uncharted Territory’: Trump Says He Hopes ‘Very Soon’ Americans Lives Will Go Back to Normal
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— Mar 19, 2020
As large swaths of the American economy shut down and workers stay home, President Donald Trump hopes that life can return to normal “very soon.” During a press conference on Thursday, Trump was asked if he could give…
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Inflation-Pinched Americans Will Pay More To Keep Cool This Summer, Report Projects
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— Jun 5, 2024
Ratepayers across the U.S. could see considerable increases in their utility bills this summer as the economy continues to struggle, according to a new report published by two energy-focused organizations. Home energy…
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Inflation-Pinched Americans Will Pay More To Keep Cool This Summer, Report Projects
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— Jun 5, 2024
Ratepayers across the U.S. could see considerable increases in their utility bills this summer as the economy continues to struggle, according to a new report published by two energy-focused organizations. Home energy…
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Every act is the tip of a causal chain stretching back millennia
Sapolsky shows cruelty and kindness share the same layered biology—from a second of neural firing back through hormones, childhood, genes, and evolution—so single-cause stories and pure free will both fail.
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Small California County Rejects Newsom’s Stay-At-Home Order by Opening Businesses
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— May 1, 2020
Modoc County — the third-least populated county in Northern California — is defying Gov. Gavin Newsom’s orders and reopening its economy. The county announced its intent to open all restaurants, bars, and churches on…
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TikTok User Calculates ‘248% Increase In Price’ Regarding Kevin McCallister’s Groceries
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— Dec 4, 2023
Many “ Home Alone ” fans were left shocked after a TikTok user calculated that Kevin McCallister’s grocery bill would cost more than $60 in today’s economy. Geoffrey Lyons calculated the math of Kevin buying items such…
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Report: Not Seen Since 2008 – Major Real Estate Company Issues Biden Economy Forecast
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— Sep 16, 2022
As mortgage rates hit levels not seen since the 2008 recession, the housing market is starting to cool. According to Fox Business , the average home is now selling for less than its list price. Real estate company…
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