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For “most everyday people,” the 30% rule remains useful, said Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin. However the rule comes with a number of caveats, experts tell PBS News. https://to.pbs.org/4aiMySM
Is the 30% rule for rent still relevant? Here’s what experts think
For most "everyday people," the 30% rule remains useful, but it comes with several caveats, experts say.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:01 AM
For “most everyday people,” the 30% rule remains useful, said Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin. However the rule comes with a number of caveats, experts tell PBS News. https://to.pbs.org/4aiMySM
Tech savvy users have most digital concerns. Millennials with advanced digital skills report heightened concerns over privacy, misinformation, and work-life balance in the digital age.
Tech savvy users have most digital concerns - Taylor & Francis Newsroom
Digital concerns around privacy, online misinformation, and work-life boundaries are highest among highly educated, Western European millennials, finds a new study from researchers at UCL and the Univ...
newsroom.taylorandfrancisgroup.com
December 16, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Tech savvy users have most digital concerns. Millennials with advanced digital skills report heightened concerns over privacy, misinformation, and work-life balance in the digital age.
President Trump has issued an Executive Order Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction
DESIGNATING FENTANYL AS A WEAPON OF MASS DESTRUCTION
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
December 16, 2025 at 12:59 AM
President Trump has issued an Executive Order Designating Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction
This abandoned McDonald's location still has its original menu preserved from 1994.
December 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
This abandoned McDonald's location still has its original menu preserved from 1994.
Donald Trump Served McDonald’s to Connect with Voters. Now, many feel they can’t afford it.
Trump served McDonald's to connect with voters. Now, many feel they can't afford it.
Trump's dilemma ahead of the midterm elections: Sympathizing with voters who face financial pressures while persuading them that his policies are working.
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December 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Donald Trump Served McDonald’s to Connect with Voters. Now, many feel they can’t afford it.
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Hollywood luminaries and political heavyweights expressed their shock and sadness Sunday night upon learning that prolific director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home.
Hollywood stars, politicians pay tribute to Rob Reiner and his wife following their shocking deaths
Former President Barack Obama, director Paul Feig and actor Kathy Bates were among those who issued their condolences to the Reiner family.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hollywood luminaries and political heavyweights expressed their shock and sadness Sunday night upon learning that prolific director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home.
President Trump's Response to Rob Reiner's death is despicable.
December 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
President Trump's Response to Rob Reiner's death is despicable.
Removing nursing from list of professional degrees harms entire health care system
Removing nursing from list of professional degrees harms entire health care system
The Department of Education's decision to remove nursing from the list of professional degrees will throttle access to student loans and exacerbate existing nursing shortages—especially in rural areas...
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December 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Removing nursing from list of professional degrees harms entire health care system
The 2025 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, By State. An
annual collection of American-made gift ideas from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
annual collection of American-made gift ideas from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
The 2025 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, By State - Alliance for American Manufacturing
The Alliance for American Manufacturing is thrilled to unveil the 12th edition of the Made in America Holiday Gift Guide!
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December 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The 2025 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide, By State. An
annual collection of American-made gift ideas from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
annual collection of American-made gift ideas from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
“Taking advantage of a tragedy to slander entire nationalities, denigrating ethnic groups, and uttering misogynistic insults against women have no place in a moral society.” Sisters of Mercy
December 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
“Taking advantage of a tragedy to slander entire nationalities, denigrating ethnic groups, and uttering misogynistic insults against women have no place in a moral society.” Sisters of Mercy
Calling people “garbage” or referring to them as animals is demeaning and dehumanizing, and we have seen examples of how that can lead to acts of violence. Leaders and people in positions of power have a special responsibility to set an example.
December 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Calling people “garbage” or referring to them as animals is demeaning and dehumanizing, and we have seen examples of how that can lead to acts of violence. Leaders and people in positions of power have a special responsibility to set an example.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency that provides funding for America’s libraries, announced that it had reinstated all of the grants it had previously terminated, including those to libraries and library organizations across the U.S.
All Library Grants Previously Canceled by Federal Agency Restored - I Love Libraries
Following a decision in federal court, the Institute of Museum and Library Services announced it had reinstated all of the grants it had previously terminated.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the federal agency that provides funding for America’s libraries, announced that it had reinstated all of the grants it had previously terminated, including those to libraries and library organizations across the U.S.
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In the interest of transparency, we will continue to release photos from the Epstein estate. We have released an additional 70+ photos sent to our Committee. More to come. See them using the link below. ⬇️
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December 12, 2025 at 9:10 PM
In the interest of transparency, we will continue to release photos from the Epstein estate. We have released an additional 70+ photos sent to our Committee. More to come. See them using the link below. ⬇️
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/fq3vn...
www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/fq3vn...
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President Donald Trump went on a posting spree just minutes after some of the photos from trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's estate were released by Congress.
The photos depict Trump with different women and the late sex offender, as well as a photo of Trump-branded condoms.
The photos depict Trump with different women and the late sex offender, as well as a photo of Trump-branded condoms.
December 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
President Donald Trump went on a posting spree just minutes after some of the photos from trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's estate were released by Congress.
The photos depict Trump with different women and the late sex offender, as well as a photo of Trump-branded condoms.
The photos depict Trump with different women and the late sex offender, as well as a photo of Trump-branded condoms.
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Garcia: "Just last night we received about 95,000 photographs from the Epstein estate. We've gone through maybe about 25,000 of them so far ... we will continue to put out more photos in the days and weeks ahead."
December 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Garcia: "Just last night we received about 95,000 photographs from the Epstein estate. We've gone through maybe about 25,000 of them so far ... we will continue to put out more photos in the days and weeks ahead."
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NEW: A newly released batch of images shows the rich and powerful people with whom convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein socialized, and other glimpses of his lifestyle. https://to.pbs.org/49dfNEv
New photos from Epstein’s personal collection show Trump, Clinton and much more
The undated photographs are from Epstein’s email account and computer, according to Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, who published the photographs on Friday.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
NEW: A newly released batch of images shows the rich and powerful people with whom convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein socialized, and other glimpses of his lifestyle. https://to.pbs.org/49dfNEv
Trump Administration Launches ‘Gold Card’ Visa Website. Qualified foreign nationals can ‘receive U.S. residency in record time’ for $1 million contribution.
Trump administration launches ‘Gold Card’ visa website - Roll Call
The Trump administration launched a Gold Card initiative that would allow foreign nationals to get legal status in the U.S. for $1 million.
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December 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Trump Administration Launches ‘Gold Card’ Visa Website. Qualified foreign nationals can ‘receive U.S. residency in record time’ for $1 million contribution.
Epstein survivors and Senate Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files have been "tampered with"
Epstein survivors and Senate Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files have been "tampered with"
Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's sex crimes and a group of Democrats are asking for a review of the Epstein case files to determine whether the records have been "tampered" with or concealed, ahead of a...
www.cbsnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Epstein survivors and Senate Democrats ask for audit to determine if Epstein files have been "tampered with"
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A large portion of government health care subsidies will expire soon, affecting the cost and availability of insurance for no less than millions of people. https://to.pbs.org/4oJ9wFZ
Republicans are torn over health care. Here’s what we know
In about 22 days, a large portion of government health care subsidies expire, affecting the cost and availability of insurance for no less than millions of people. And yet, Congress is set to leave Wa...
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December 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
A large portion of government health care subsidies will expire soon, affecting the cost and availability of insurance for no less than millions of people. https://to.pbs.org/4oJ9wFZ
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Senator Alsobrooks lays it plain.
December 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Senator Alsobrooks lays it plain.
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NEW: Christopher Dawson won hundreds of millions in federal contracts, promising to help Native Hawaiians.
Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
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Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
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He Spent Funds Meant for Native Hawaiians on Polo and Porsches. The Federal Government Failed to Stop Him.
A small business program allowed Christopher Dawson to win big contracts if he promised to uplift Native Hawaiians. Instead, federal prosecutors allege, he used the money to line his own pockets.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Christopher Dawson won hundreds of millions in federal contracts, promising to help Native Hawaiians.
Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
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Documents suggest he pocketed the profits to invest in a beachfront horse farm and luxury homes.
With @civilbeat.bsky.social
Katherine Culbert, a Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate is in hot water after flipping her candidacy from Democrat to Republican. She raised money for her 2026 campaign as a Democrat through ActBlue, a fundraising site for Democratic candidates, before suddenly filing to run as a Republican.
Texas candidate branded 'lying grifting fraudster' after party flip
"Switching from Democrat to Republican is not a decision you make on a whim."
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December 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Katherine Culbert, a Texas Railroad Commissioner candidate is in hot water after flipping her candidacy from Democrat to Republican. She raised money for her 2026 campaign as a Democrat through ActBlue, a fundraising site for Democratic candidates, before suddenly filing to run as a Republican.
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Instacart is charging different prices to different customers — on the same grocery items in the same stores, bombshell study reveals
Instacart is charging different prices to different customers — on the same grocery items in the same stores, bombshell study reveals
Groundwork, a consumer advocacy group, said Instacart's pricing algorithm could lead to shoppers forking over an extra $1,200 on groceries each year.
nypost.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Instacart is charging different prices to different customers — on the same grocery items in the same stores, bombshell study reveals
Rachel Maddow snags 2025 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Political Journalism. The awards celebration will take place at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, recognizing television & digital journalism that exemplifies independence, accountability, and the defense of democratic truth.
Rachel Maddow snags 2025 Walter Cronkite Award for excellence in political journalism
The accomplished lesbian MS NOW anchor will be honored with the award in Washington, D.C., alongside NBC’s Peter Alexander, CBS’s Scott Pelley, and The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Rachel Maddow snags 2025 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Political Journalism. The awards celebration will take place at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, recognizing television & digital journalism that exemplifies independence, accountability, and the defense of democratic truth.
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A majority of Marketplace enrollees, regardless of partisanship, say that health insurance is “very important” to their financial wellbeing, their peace of mind, and their ability to access health care.
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
A majority of Marketplace enrollees, regardless of partisanship, say that health insurance is “very important” to their financial wellbeing, their peace of mind, and their ability to access health care.