Today's Poll Question
How would you describe the state of the economy for 2023?Thriving, unchanged, or in decline.
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The New York Times |
Lawmakers with disabled children, like Senator Eric Schmitt and Senator Maggie Hassan, find common ground in a divided Congress, bonding over shared experiences despite political differences. |
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The Wall Street Journal |
Despite lower unemployment and inflation improving the Misery Index, Americans' consumer sentiment remains low, influenced by political polarization and the lasting impacts of inflation and the pandemic. |
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Reuters |
Ukraine's cruise missile attack on the Russian landing warship Novocherkassk in Crimea killed at least one and might impair Russia's capacity to seize more Ukrainian territories along the Black Sea coast. |
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Politico |
Georgia's Medicaid work requirement program has seen low enrollment, with only 1,800 people joining out of an expected 31,000, due to its complexity, impacting the state's high uninsured rate. |
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CNN's Smerconish 2023 Look Back |
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Yahoo News |
Haley, backed by a super PAC, is intensifying her campaign in Iowa with door-to-door efforts despite concerns about timing and her ability to catch up with leading Republicans. |
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USA Today |
In 2024, expect innovative weight loss drugs, mental health treatments with prescribed psychedelics, new pharmaceutical pricing constraints, and Supreme Court cases impacting abortion access. |
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Mediaite |
Kanye West issued an apology to the Jewish community in a Hebrew Instagram post after years of anti-Semitic remarks, expressing regret and a commitment to greater sensitivity and unity. |
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Newsweek |
Scientists unanimously agree that humans are still evolving, potentially more rapidly than ever, with cultural and technological changes complementing, not replacing, biological adaptation. |
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USA Today |
Biden ordered airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq in response to a drone attack injuring three U.S. troops. The strikes targeted drone operations, killed one militant, and disrupted group capabilities. |
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CNN |
Experts advise that the frequency of hair washing varies depending on individual factors like hair type, scalp oiliness, and activity levels, with general guidance ranging from daily to every few weeks. |
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ABC News |
The Baltimore Police Department is implementing a training program focusing on emotional regulation and brain science, enhancing officers' understanding of trauma and empathy. |
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Fox Business |
Trent Innes' "coffee cup test" during job interviews, where candidates who don't offer to return their cups are less likely to be hired, has sparked debate about its fairness in assessing a candidate's fit. |
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Associated Press |
Egypt's proposal to end the Israel-Hamas war, involving phased hostage release and a Palestinian government, received a lukewarm response from both sides, keeping diplomatic options open. |
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The Washington Post |
Doctors are studying hibernating animals like bears to understand their avoidance of ailments like blood clots during long sleep periods, with potential applications in human medicine and space travel. |
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NBC News |
A judge dismissed Project Veritas' First Amendment claim in a case about the alleged theft of President Biden's daughter's diary, ruling that over 900 documents can be given to investigators. |
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Vox |
In 1992, Ross Perot's successful third-party presidential campaign thrived on voter dissatisfaction with major parties, raising questions about similar future successes amid current political disillusionment. |
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Washington Examiner |
President Joe Biden criticized news coverage of his economic policies, urging accurate representation of the recovering economy despite public skepticism and unfavorable inflation ratings. |
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Business Insider |
A survey found wealthier individuals, especially with incomes over $100,000, are likelier to intentionally steal from self-checkout kiosks, a phenomenon explored by a compulsive shopping expert. |
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Axios |
The original versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse will enter the public domain on January 1, allowing creators to use these characters in new works, after over 95 years of Disney's copyright protection. |
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Huff Post |
In a peculiar Christmas video, Kevin Spacey, as his "House of Cards" character, and Tucker Carlson mix fiction and reality, discussing Netflix's success and their respective network dismissals. |
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For the Left |
A robot in Tesla's Texas factory accidentally pinned an engineer, causing cuts and leaving blood on the floor, until another worker hit the emergency stop; the engineer didn't require time off. |
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For the Right |
Vivek Ramaswamy's presidential campaign has ceased TV ad spending and shifted focus to other forms of voter outreach after spending only $2.2 million of a planned $10 million. |
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