Route 66 Centennial Sparks Tourism in Historic Small Towns
As U.S. Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, small towns along the historic highway are seeing increased tourism fueled by nostalgia and iconic attractions.
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Long Island Rail Road workers strike after contract talks stall
Long Island Rail Road workers went on strike after the MTA and unions failed to reach agreement on the final year of a proposed four-year contract, union leaders said.
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Schlafly’s daughter urges policies that prioritize mothers, opposes taxpayer-funded daycare
In an opinion piece, a writer who identified herself as Phyllis Schlafly’s daughter said her mother prioritized babies and criticized feminist ideology. The writer urged tax changes and opposed government-subsidized child care.
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House committee advances DOMINANCE Act to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese critical minerals
Rep. Young Kim wrote that China controls much of the rare earth market and that the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act would bolster U.S. supply chains and work with allies.
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Tennessee Voters Split Into Three New Congressional Districts; NPR Seeks Views
Tennessee voters were placed in three new congressional districts last week. NPR reporters traveled from Memphis to the Nashville suburbs to ask residents how the change affects representation.
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Trump Blames Biden for U.S. ‘Decline’ After Xi Remarks
President Trump late Thursday blamed former President Joe Biden and his administration for what he called the United States’ “decline,” citing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s comment that the U.S. may be a “declining nation” as the leaders met during a high-stakes visit, Trump said.
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Seven candidates focus on affordability in final California governor debate
At Thursday’s fifth and final debate, seven candidates running for California governor centered their closing arguments on affordability, addressing rising gas, grocery and housing prices.
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Paul Finebaum criticizes Lane Kiffin over Ole Miss remarks
ESPN’s Paul Finebaum responded to Lane Kiffin’s recent comments about Ole Miss, accusing the coach of bitterness and attempting to diminish the program amid recruiting tensions.
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Cedric Alexander wins TNA X Division title in Sacramento upset
Cedric Alexander defeated Leon Slater to capture the TNA X Division Championship, ending Slater’s record-breaking reign and shocking fans in Sacramento.
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Trump says Xi vowed not to supply Iran with military equipment
President Donald Trump told Fox News that Chinese President Xi Jinping said he would not provide military equipment to Iran and offered to help ease tensions, while U.S. officials and Reuters reporting highlight China’s continued oil ties with Tehran.
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