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The Christmas Countdown Has Begun—Time to Make Your Toy and Gift Safety List and Check It Twice

Tuesday, December 9

This holiday season it’s smart to take the extra steps to ensure you are giving safe toys and gifts to children, advises California Poison Control System (CPCS). Coinciding with the festive shopping season, “Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness” month runs throughout December. This... Read More.

TSA Introduces New $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

Tuesday, December 2

Starting February 1, travelers 18 and older flying domestically without a REAL ID or other accepted identification (such as a passport, military ID, permanent resident card, or federally recognized tribal nation photo ID) will need to pay a $45 non-refundable fee to verify their... Read More.

Border Patrol Seizes 160 Pounds of Methamphetamine Near Nogales Border Wall

Tuesday, November 25

Border Patrol finds and seizes 75 bricks of meth near the Border Wall east of Nogales. 11/7:Near the International Border east of Nogales AZ, Border Patrol agents located several abandoned duffle bags containing over 160 pounds of methamphetamine. The drugs, packaged in small cellophane bundles,... Read More.

Verizon Cuts 13000 Jobs in Major Restructuring

Thursday, November 20

Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient” its entire company. The jobs cuts began on Thursday, per to a staff memo from Verizon CEO Dan Schulman. In the letter, which... Read More.

Congress Extends Funding for Wild Horse Protections Urging Shift to Humane Management

Friday, November 14

Congress has passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through January 30, 2026, maintaining fiscal year 2025 funding levels for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program. This extension preserves existing protections against horse slaughter, safeguarding approximately 62,000... Read More.

US Mint Ends Penny Production as Costs Rise and Usage Declines

Wednesday, November 12

The U.S. Mint has officially ended production of the penny, a decision driven by rising costs and the coin’s diminishing role in today’s economy. The final pennies were produced at the Philadelphia Mint, where the 1-cent coin has been made since 1793, following the... Read More.

Amazon Cuts 14000 Corporate Jobs to Accelerate AI Transformation and Efficiency

Tuesday, October 28

Amazon announced it is cutting 14,000 corporate jobs as it increasingly relies on artificial intelligence to boost efficiency and reduce costs. CEO Andy Jassy has emphasized that AI investments will enable the company to operate with a smaller human workforce. Senior VP Beth Galetti... Read More.

IRS to Furlough Nearly Half Its Workforce Amid Government Shutdown

Thursday, October 9

The IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce starting Wednesday due to the ongoing government shutdown, per an updated contingency plan on its website. Most IRS operations are currently closed, impacting taxpayer services nationwide. The shutdown entered its second week after President Trump and... Read More.

FDA Approves New Drug for Prevention and Treatment of Screwworm Infestations in Cattle

Sunday, October 5

A close-up image of a New World screwworm larva. U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conditionally approved the use of Dectomax-CA1 (a doramectin injection) for the prevention and treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations in cattle. The drug... Read More.

Florida Approved for $608 Million Reimbursement

Friday, October 3

Federal officials have confirmed that Florida has been approved for a $608 million reimbursement for the costs associated with building and operating an immigration detention center located in the Florida Everglades, commonly referred to as “Alligator Alcatraz.” This development raises the possibility that the... Read More.

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TSA Introduces New $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

Border Patrol Seizes 160 Pounds of Methamphetamine Near Nogales Border Wall

Verizon Cuts 13000 Jobs in Major Restructuring

Congress Extends Funding for Wild Horse Protections Urging Shift to Humane Management

US Mint Ends Penny Production as Costs Rise and Usage Declines

Amazon Cuts 14000 Corporate Jobs to Accelerate AI Transformation and Efficiency

IRS to Furlough Nearly Half Its Workforce Amid Government Shutdown

FDA Approves New Drug for Prevention and Treatment of Screwworm Infestations in Cattle

Florida Approved for $608 Million Reimbursement

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