U.S. National Debt Tops $34T

Published: Wed, 01/03/24


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U.S. National Debt Tops $34T

Fox Business

The U.S. national debt has surpassed $34 trillion for the first time, marking a historic and concerning milestone amid increasing government borrowing costs and looming fiscal challenges.

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Migrant Encounters Reach All-Time High

ABC News

December saw a record 302,000 migrant encounters along the southwest U.S. border, amid ongoing political and legal disputes over immigration policies and border security measures.

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Hamas Deputy Leader Killed in Beirut

BBC

Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas's deputy leader, was killed in a Beirut blast, with Israel insisting it wasn't an attack on Lebanon, amidst widespread international warnings of retribution for his death.

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Crimson: Rise and Fall of Claudine Gay

The Harvard Crimson

Six months ago, Claudine Gay was celebrated as Harvard’s 30th president. On Tuesday, she resigned, ending the tenure of Harvard’s first Black president less than 200 days after it began.

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Parker Is Philly's First Female Mayor

U.S. News & World Report

Cherelle Parker has been inaugurated as Philadelphia's 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to assume this role in the city's history, during a ceremony at the Met in Philadelphia.

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Voyeurism Allegation in Ziegler Case

Orlando Sentinel

Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler is under investigation for rape and video voyeurism, with a search warrant issued for his Instagram over non-consensual filming allegations.

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Biden Trails Trump Among Hispanics

USA Today

Biden faces waning support among key demographics, with Trump leading in polls among Hispanic and young voters, and a significant portion of Black voters considering third-party candidates.

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9 Red Flags of Ultra-Processed Food

The Washington Post

To identify ultra-processed foods, look for signs like long ingredient lists, added and artificial sugars, health claims, and instant varieties, as per a guide created to help spot these red flags on food labels.

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How Far Would $1M Go In Your State?

Daily Mail

A study shows that a $1 million 401(K) retirement fund lasts longest in Mississippi (over 22 years) and shortest in Hawaii (10 years), with variations across the U.S. due to inflation and living expenses.

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Americans Cutting Their Streaming

The Wall Street Journal

As customer defections rise, Americans increasingly cancel streaming services like Netflix and Hulu due to costs, leading companies to offer bundles, discounts, and ad-supported plans.

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Only 15% Want Bibi Post-Gaza

Nasdaq

Only 15% of Israelis support Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remaining in office post-Gaza war, despite many endorsing his military strategy against Hamas, as per a recent poll.

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NJ Twins With Different Birth Years

6 ABC Philadelphia

Twins born to Eve and Billy Humphrey in New Jersey hospital celebrated their birthdays on different days and years, with one born on New Year's Eve and the other on New Year's Day.

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Biden Hopes for Referendum on Trump

CNN

The Biden campaign for 2024 aims to focus less on Biden himself and more on creating a stark contrast with Trump, highlighting the differences in their policies, records, and visions for the future.

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Rochester Police ID Crash Victims

Democrat and Chronicle

Justina Hughes and Joshua Orr were victims in a fatal New Year's Day crash near Kodak Center caused by Michael Avery, who intentionally drove into pedestrians, but was not linked to terrorism.

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Haley and DeSantis to Debate on CNN

The Des Moines Register

CNN will host a Republican presidential primary debate on January 10 at Drake University in Iowa, featuring candidates DeSantis and Haley, with Trump opting for a Fox News town hall instead.

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Fox Counter-Programs Trump Town Hall

Axios

Fox News will host a town hall with Trump in Iowa on January 10, coinciding with CNN's GOP primary debate, showcasing Trump's continued preference for counter-programming over debates.

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X Value Drops 71% Post-Musk Purchase

MarketWatch

Fidelity Investments has significantly devalued its stake in the company formerly known as Twitter, now X Holdings, which it helped Elon Musk purchase in October 2022 for $44 billion.

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Trump Appeals Maine Disqualification

Bangor Daily News

Donald Trump's attorneys appeal Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' decision to disqualify him from Maine's 2024 Republican primary ballot, citing bias and a lack of due process.

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Jimmy and the Jet

New York Post

Jimmy Kimmel strongly denied Aaron Rodgers' insinuations about a connection to Jeffrey Epstein and threatened legal action, following comments made by Rodgers on "The Pat McAfee Show."

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Japanese Begin Airplane Probe

Associated Press

Transport officials and police are investigating at Tokyo's Haneda Airport after a runway collision between a Japan Airlines plane and a Japanese Coast Guard aircraft killed five crew members.

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Store Employees Fired for Chasing Thief

For the Left

Three employees at Academy Sports + Outdoors in Louisiana were fired for attempting to stop a thief from stealing a pistol, violating the company's loss prevention policy. 

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RFK Jr. Hires Anti-Vax Campaign Director

For the Right

RFK Jr. hired Del Bigtree, a prominent anti-vaccine activist, as his campaign's communications director, aligning with his own controversial views on vaccines. 

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