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Sen. Kelly Suing Hegseth Over Demotion Threat: 'Unconstitutional Crusade'
Sen. Mark Kelly is suing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the Pentagon moved to demote him after taking part in a video urging troops to reject unlawful orders from President Donald Trump. The Arizona senator filed the lawsuit on Monday, Jan. 12, and announced it in a Facebook post. Kelly's suit comes exactly one week after Hegseth threatened to cut the former Navy captain's retirement pay and reduce his rank. Kelly accused Hegseth of trying to silence him in his effort to hold the Trump administration accountable. "His unconstitutional crusade against me sends a chilling mes…
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Workers Fear Weaker Job Market In 2026, New Survey Finds: Here's Why
Rising concerns about the weakening US job market are reshaping how workers approach 2026, with many choosing to stay put, protect their income, and brace for potential layoffs. Monster's newly released 2026 WorkWatch Report examines growing concerns about the labor market among jobseekers heading into the new year. The mid-December 2025 survey of 1,504 employed US adults shows a sharp pullback in job searching as anxiety grows over Americans' ability to find new positions. Only 43% of workers plan to look for a new job in 2026, down from 93% who said the same in 2025.&n…
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'SNL' Shocker: Bowen Yang Leaving Show
Bowen Yang, one of "Saturday Night Live's" most popular cast member is departing the show, according to numerous reports. Yang's last episode will be on Saturday, Dec. 20, with host Ariana Grande, his "Wicked" co-star, and musical guest Cher. Yang joined the show as a writer in 2018 before being becoming a featured player in the show's 45th season in 2019. Hist most popular bits include playing the iceberg who struck the Titanic, baby hippo Moo Deng, and a skit where he became friends with Travis Kelce. He also impersonated Vice President JD Vance and former Rep. George Santos. Outsid…
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Happiness Among Americans Hits All-Time Low, New Poll Reveals
Americans are struggling to feel satisfied, and new polling suggests money habits are playing an even bigger role in shaping that unhappiness. In an exclusive YouGov poll for MarketWatch conducted in October, only about half of respondents said the way they use and manage their money made them happy. When asked which money-related activity brought them the most happiness, 13 percent said they did not know, revealing uncertainty around what actually generates financial well-being. Among those who did give a clear answer, saving stood out. The poll found that 37 percent felt happiest w…
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Trump Calls Female Reporter 'Ugly' Days After 'Quiet, Piggy!' Insult
President Donald Trump launched another sexist insult at a female correspondent less than two weeks after calling a reporter "piggy." Trump called New York Times White House correspondent Katie Rogers "ugly" in a lengthy social media tirade on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The online attack came one day after Rogers wrote a detailed story about Trump's physical and mental decline titled "Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office." The story highlighted recent moments where the 79-year-old appeared drowsy during Oval Office meetings. It also drew attention to h…
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Major Retailers Slash Turkey Prices Despite Wholesale Increase: Here's Why
Thanksgiving cooks are finding a welcome surprise at the grocery store: lower turkey prices, thanks to deep discounting by major US retailers. Shoppers across the Northeast are seeing frozen whole turkeys selling for well under $1 per pound at big chains like Walmart. This comes despite a sharp rise in wholesale turkey prices, which are up about 75 percent over the past year to $1.71 per pound, according to Purdue University’s College of Agriculture. Stores are offering holiday birds at bargain rates to bring customers in for other purchases. This aggressive pricing strategy, known …
Hartford, CT
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Win Free Burritos For Year By Running In A Turkey Trot: Here's How
If food motivates you to run in turkey trots, a Thanksgiving feast doesn't have to be your only inspiration. Qdoba Mexican Eats is challenging runners to dress up like a Qdoba burrito during a race on Thursday, Nov. 27. The fast-casual chain is offering participants a free burrito entrée and a chance to win free burritos for a year. Runners can take part in a race of any distance on Thanksgiving Day, but they have to wear a Qdoba-inspired burrito costume. You must also take a photo at the race and post it on Instagram, tagging @QDOBA and using the hashtag #QDOBA_Giveaway…
Arlington, VA
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USPS To Raise Shipping Prices: See What's More Expensive
The US Postal Service is preparing to raise shipping prices in early 2026. The USPS said it plans to increase rates on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. The agency's governors approved the proposal, and the USPS filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission on Friday, Nov. 14. The price hikes include a 6.6% increase for Priority Mail, a 5.1% increase for Priority Mail Express, a 7.8% increase for USPS Ground Advantage, and a 6.0% increase for Parcel Select. The agency said Shipping Services prices are set based on market conditions and are part of a broader effort to stabilize fi…
Bethesda, MD
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16 Fire Reports Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Portable Chargers
More than 85,000 portable chargers are being recalled after they caused more than a dozen reported fires. Belkin issued the recall for about 83,500 portable power banks and wireless charging stands sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 13. Another 2,385 chargers were purchased in Canada. The lithium-ion batteries inside the chargers can overheat, creating a risk of fire and burns. There has been one fire reported in the US and at least 15 internationally, causing two minor burns and more than $37,000 in property damage. The recalled pr…
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Exploding Canister Prompts Huge Recall Of Popular Bike Pumps
A California importer is recalling a popular bicycle floor pump after a person suffered serious facial injuries. Lezyne USA issued the recall for about 7,500 Pressure Over Drive and Digital Pressure Over Drive bicycle floor pumps sold in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 6. About 680 pumps were purchased in Canada. The recall comes after the company received one report of a canister ejecting from its base, resulting in serious injuries to the user's face, according to the CPSC. The canister can forcefully eject when pressurized, posing a risk of impact in…
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Wendy’s To Close Up To 350 US Locations
Wendy’s will close between 200 and 350 of its US locations by the end of 2026 as part of a turnaround plan to address underperforming restaurants. Interim CEO Ken Cook announced Friday, Nov. 7 that the closures, representing about a “mid single-digit percentage” of the fast food chain’s 6,000 US locations, will target stores that have consistently lagged in sales and hurt franchisee profitability. Cook revealed the news after the company released its third-quarter results. “These actions will strengthen the system and enable franchisees to invest more capital and resources in their remaini…
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Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll
President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating is rising. But Democrats face their own trust gap, and control of Congress still looks like a dead heat. A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll conducted Friday, Oct. 24 through Tuesday, Oct. 28 finds 41 percent approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, while 59 percent disapprove — the highest disapproval in this series since January 2021. The national online survey included 2,725 adults and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 1.9 percentage points The broad dissatisfaction with Trump has not yielded a clear Democratic edge…
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