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Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen

Merit Street Media | Dec 26, 2024

Atlanta, GA. — Republicans plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation’s voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the...

Holiday shoppers increased spending by 3.8% despite higher prices

Merit Street Media | Dec 26, 2024

U.S. — Sales rose this year during the holiday shopping season even as Americans wrestled with elevated prices for many groceries and other...

Trump Organization leases brand to 2 new projects in Saudi Arabia

Merit Street Media | Dec 26, 2024

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The Trump Organization said Dec. 9 it has leased its brand to two new real estate projects in Saudi Arabia just weeks...

Chiefs secure No. 1 seed in AFC with franchise-record 15th win; Lamar Jackson makes history in Ravens rout on Christmas Day

Merit Street Media | Dec 25, 2024

U.S. — The Kansas City Chiefs secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC with their franchise-record 15th victory after overwhelming the Pittsburgh Steelers...

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, leaving 38 dead, 29 survivors, officials say

Merit Street Media | Dec 25, 2024

Astana, Kazakhstan — An Azerbaijani airliner carrying 67 people crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing at least 38 who...

King Charles praises those ‘who dedicate their lives to helping others’ in Christmas speech

Merit Street Media | Dec 25, 2024

London — King Charles III has used his Christmas message to hail the efforts of healthcare workers and all those who support others, praising the...

Boeing building new 737 Max planes for first time since workers went on strike

Merit Street Media | Dec 25, 2024

Renton, Washington — Boeing is resuming production of its bestselling plane, the 737 Max, for the first time since 33,000 workers began a seven-week...

Man accused in the burning death of a woman on a New York subway appears in court

Merit Street Media | Dec 24, 2024

New York — The man accused of fatally setting a woman on fire inside a New York City subway train used his shirt to fan the flames, causing her to...

Celebrate Hanukkah with this traditional latkes recipe

Annie Gimbel | Dec 24, 2024

NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids

Merit Street Media | Dec 24, 2024

Anywhere, USA — The Christmas tradition has become nearly global in scope: Children from around the world track Santa Claus as he sweeps across the...