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The US government has shut down. Here’s what to know

WASHINGTON (ABC) — Both Republican and Democratic proposals that would have funded the government past Tuesday failed in the Senate during the eleventh hour, effectively shutting down the government at…

John McCarthy October 1, 2025

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How a Silicon Valley ‘warlord’ got the Pentagon’s attention

NEW YORK (Reuters) — "I'm a warlord now, bitch!" Steven Simoni, wearing a $4,000 Celine track suit unzipped to reveal a bare chest and a silver chain, was holding court…

John McCarthy October 1, 2025

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Listeria outbreak from recalled frozen meals sold at Trader Joe’s and Walmart leaves 4 dead, 19 in hospital

The CDC issued a multi-state recall for ready-to-eat meals containing pasta that may have been contaminated by listeria. The recall includes "Marketside linguine with beef meatballs and marinara sauce" sold at Walmart…

John McCarthy September 30, 2025

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Are Old Pallets Worth Anything?

Old pallets, especially wooden ones, hold significant value beyond being waste. Their worth depends on material, condition, size, market demand, regulatory compliance, and potential uses. Global Market Overview The global…

John McCarthy September 30, 2025

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Many Canadian ‘snowbirds’ in US looking to pack up and fly north – for good

MIAMI (Reuters) — The number of Canadian "snowbirds" planning to sell their second homes in sunny Florida and Arizona has surged this spring, many of them put off by the…

John McCarthy September 28, 2025

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More than half of Miamians can barely make ends meet, new report finds

Shirley Phinzee blinked wearily under the fluorescent lights of a Miami Wendy’s. She had slept in her car the night before, as she has nearly every night since January. Phinzee…

John McCarthy September 24, 2025

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The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds

The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost of groceries, a new poll finds, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President…

John McCarthy September 21, 2025

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3 members of federal control board in Puerto Rico sue Trump and others for illegal firings

SAN JUAN (AP) — Three members of a federal control board overseeing Puerto Rico’s finances, who were recently fired by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, filed a lawsuit in federal…

John McCarthy September 19, 2025

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U.S. targets China’s grip on global ports, including Jamaica’s Kingston terminal

KINGSTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is on a mission to weaken China's global network of ports and bring more strategic terminals under Western control, according to three…

John McCarthy September 17, 2025