55 m. ago Alligator meat is OK to eat on Fridays during Lent, here's why and how to prepare it

Catholics who abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent have an exception when it comes to alligators and other cold-blooded animals. Experts weighed in.

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72 m. ago Nearly 90% of Americans believe tipping is getting out of hand today, survey says

A new WalletHub survey revealed what Americans think of the current tipping culture. An etiquette expert and others shared key insights on what's right.

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75 m. ago Trump Layoffs Blamed as Washington, D.C. Housing Market Weakens

Trump Layoffs Blamed as Washington, D.C. Housing Market Weakens  Newsweek

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1 hour ago Federal workers' union president says the idea government is 'too big' is 'misinformation'

Federal workers' union head Everett Kelley dismissed the idea that the federal government is too big as "false information" on CNN's "The Lead with Jake Tapper."

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1 hour ago North Carolina town hall erupts in boos as congressman escorted from mad constituents

Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards was confronted by angry constituents about Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s cuts across the government at a town hall on Thursday night.

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1 hour ago Seattle advocates fear fallout from Housing & Urban Development cuts

Seattle advocates fear fallout from Housing & Urban Development cuts  Cascade PBS News

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2 h. ago All illegal migrants held in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, have been sent to Louisiana

All 40 illegal migrants held at the Guantánamo Bay U.S. naval base in Cuba have been sent back to the United States and are now being held in Louisiana, two U.S. defense officials told Fox News.

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2 h. ago Exclusive — Secretary Bessent on ‘Reprivatization’ of Economy: ‘We Are Laser

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Breitbart News exclusively that President Donald Trump’s administration is "laser-focused" on cutting the deficit and getting spending "under control," part of his larger vision of "reprivatization" of the U.S. economy so economic growth is no longer dependent on government spending but instead on private sector growth. The post Exclusive — Secretary Bessent on ‘Reprivatization’ of Economy: ‘We Are Laser-Focused on Getting this Deficit Under Control’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Senate signal plans to avoid shutdown. And, Trump to visit DOJ

Senate Democrats must choose between a government shutdown or a bill they hate, as the deadline to pass a spending bill looms.

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3 h. ago Senate signals plans to avoid shutdown. And, Trump to visit DOJ

Senate Democrats must choose between a government shutdown or a bill they hate, as the deadline to pass a spending bill looms.

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3 h. ago Examining the benefits and limitations of food delivery services in Seattle

Examining the benefits and limitations of food delivery services in Seattle  Dailyuw

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4 h. ago SoftBank buys $676M old Sharp plant for its OpenAI collab in Japan

SoftBank is marching ahead on its ambitions to build out a major AI operation in its home market of Japan, on its own steam and in strategic partnership with others like OpenAI. On Friday, the tech company confirmed it would pay $676 million for factory previously used by Sharp to build LCD panels to convert […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago Are beef tallow fries any healthier? These nutritionists say don't kid yourself

In a recent appearance on Fox News, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ate French fries cooked in beef tallow and mused that 'food is medicine.' Nutrition scientists are scratching their heads.

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4 h. ago Trump says the U.S. is in a 'period of transition' — and more takeaways from this week

This week, President Trump continued to threaten tariffs as DOGE continued its cuts of the federal workforce. It was another consequential and news-packed week in Trump's presidency.

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4 h. ago Here’s where to find the best Guinness pour in Greater Boston

More than 400 readers shared which bar or pub they go to for the best pint of Guinness in Greater Boston. The post Here’s where to find the best Guinness pour in Greater Boston appeared first on Boston.com.

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5 h. ago Judges order federal agencies to reinstate thousands of workers fired recently

In a pair of rulings Thursday, judges ordered federal agencies to reinstate thousands of workers who were recently fired. In both cases, the judges said the mass firings appear illegal.

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5 h. ago Trump administration cuts to DEI even affecting nationwide effort to plant trees

The Trump administration's efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is hitting unexpected targets, including a major nationwide effort to plant shade trees.

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5 h. ago USPS signs agreement with DOGE, agrees to cut 10,000 workers: ‘Broken business model’

The US Postal Service has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to cut 10,000 workers and billions of dollars from the US Postal Service budget.

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7 h. ago Where are San Francisco's trash cans? City officials, residents call for more bins amid garbage issues

Where are San Francisco's trash cans? City officials, residents call for more bins amid garbage issues  ABC7 Bay Area

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8 h. ago Dr. Oz’s Journey From Heart Doctor to Celebrity to Iconoclast

A once-respected surgeon found fame and fortune as medicine’s biggest iconoclast. Now he’s on the cusp of power to help shape American public health.

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