New federal requirements for a commercial drivers license (CDL) take hold Monday, and it could have a major impact on anything from hauling grain or livestock to picking up a piece of equipment that’s ...

December 16, 2025 • The signs of Republican pushback come as President Trump has pursued a campaign of mass deportations and crackdown on migration from certain countries. December 16, 2025 • NPR's ...

A pair of burrowing owls made themselves at home aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas in February, joining a trans-Atlantic sailing to Spain. They’ll return to the United States ...

December 17, 2025 • Absent a holiday miracle, premium subsidies for the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at the end of this year. This will greatly increase the cost of health insurance for many ...

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