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Rubio and Trump have put aside past acrimony to make the Florida lawmaker the least controversial in an unusual slate of Cabinet picks. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
A new report revealed a troubling shift in cancer demographics, with women and younger people now bearing a larger brunt of the disease, even as overall cancer deaths continue to decline. New York Post
Los Angeles homeowners are worried about the prospect of defaulting on their mortgages in the wake of the wildfires were offered some reprieve from the nation’s major lenders. New York Post
VOA VIEW: The properties will have challenges.
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If their pet were to face a medical emergency, under half of pet parents surveyed would be financially prepared (49% — down from 59% in 2023). New York Post
VOA VIEW: Sad!
"I believe that climate change is real," Zeldin said, adding that he would work to "ensure we are protecting our environment, while also protecting our economy." New York Post
VOA VIEW: A hard balance.
The American Psychological Association found that parents do indeed have a favorite child. New York Post
VOA VIEW: The question how is that arrived?
Scores of Democrats joined Republicans in approving the measure, even though existing law already allows immigrants with contested legal status who are convicted of sex crimes to be deported. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Promises made, must be kept.
The latest jump threatens to sideline more buyers and sellers. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Reality will come forward.
The transfer-money app, owned by Jack Dorsey’s Block, racked up a hefty bill of fines and restitution for what federal regulators called “woefully incomplete” customer protections. New York Times
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President-elect Donald Trump’s Inauguration Day is reportedly set to feature numerous high-profile figures and musical guests -- witnessing Trump's historic return to the White House alongside his supporters. OANN
VOA VIEW: It will be historic and great for the nation.
Michigan Democrat Governor Gretchen Whitmer vowed a new beginning with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, citing the "looming threat" of Republican-led competitors whom she claims have threatened to "steal" her state's vital auto sector. OANN
VOA VIEW: The fool is starting to wake up.
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly intrigued by the idea of Vivek Ramaswamy replacing Vice President-elect JD Vance in his Ohio Senate seat. OANN
Technology trade groups are suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, saying the agency should not have regulatory oversight over mobile payment apps. Washington Times
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The Wisconsin Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday over whether a Republican-controlled legislative committee's rejection of a state agency rule that would ban the practice of "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The final results will be interesting.
Federal health officials on Thursday backed the public health benefits of nicotine pouches, authorizing Philip Morris International's Zyn to help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes. Washington Times
Many colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism on their campuses have been settling with federal civil rights investigators in the weeks before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who urged a tougher response to campus protests against the war in Gaza. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Tolerating antisemitism with toothless agreements is not acceptable.
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One of NASA's two stuck astronauts got a much welcomed change of scenery Thursday, stepping out on her first spacewalk since arriving at the International Space Station more than seven months ago. Washington Times
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson said. CBS
VOA VIEW: She won't be missed.
There have been 8 reports of made-in-China alarms sold by HSN nationwide and online not sounding in response to smoke. CBS
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Ashley Moody, the state's attorney general, will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate. CBS
Rep. Mike Turner said the House speaker cited "concerns from Mar-a-Lago," which Mike Johnson denied. CBS
VOA VIEW: There is always a reason.
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The Palisades and Eaton Fires have now burned nearly 40,000 acres. Weakening winds offer reprieve for fire crews as they continue to battle the deadly wildfires. CBS
With this executive order, the Biden White House is looking to boost digital security in the U.S. for the government and the private sector. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The motivations and concerns of Biden cannot be trusted.
President-elect Donald Trump's expression and head angle closely mirror the stone-faced expression he wore when his mugshot was taken in Fulton County Jail. CNBC
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The AARP report suggests the spending cap could be huge for Medicare enrollees who take costly drugs for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against agricultural equipment giant Deere & Company, alleging it holds a monopoly on repair services. CNBC
The Department of Transportation has sued Southwest Airlines, alleging the carrier operated chronically delayed flights. CNBC
Long Island MS-13 leader Jairo Saenz has admitted to his role in seven brutal murders but will avoid both the death penalty and life in prison. FOX News
HPD and the Harris County District Attorney's office is changing how evidence is stored after a 'drug-addicted rat' problem caused them to revaluate there evidence property room. FOX News
President Joe Biden used his farewell address on Wednesday night to warn of the growing threat of unchecked power wielded by the extremely wealthy, as he called for a swath of reforms to protect American democracy. UPI
VOA VIEW: Biden is talking about himself.
Donald Trump's former primary opponent Sen. Marco Rubio is meeting with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Wednesday as the president-elect's secretary of state nominee. UPI
VOA VIEW: A truism.
The Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions connected with Russian secret payment channels created to skirt U.S. restrictions and a Kyrgyzstan financial institution that supports the Kremlin's military-indus UPI
The consumer price index, the cost shoppers pay for a wide range of goods and services, rose faster than expected in December but core items did not make the same jump, according to the latest report from the Labor Depar UPI
VOA VIEW: A Trump report will show Biden lied.
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