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Woman owes $3,556 for cruise she already paid for after falling victim to elaborate Zelle scam

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Woman owes $3,556 for cruise she already paid for after falling victim to elaborate Zelle scam

A family vacation turned into a five-year nightmare. And it started with one payment.L. Williams found a cruise consultant online who booked her family a week on Carnival Freedom. Great price. One catch. He only accepted Zelle. She sent $3,556. The family sailed the Western Caribbean. Gorgeous sunsets. Wonderful memories.Five years later, she tried to book another cruise. Nope.Carnival told her she was on the Do Not Sail list. Turns […]

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Schumer’s ‘E. coli’ burger photo resurfaces after another Dem’s grilling skills get torched: ‘What is that?’

Politics

Schumer’s ‘E. coli’ burger photo resurfaces after another Dem’s grilling skills get torched: ‘What is that?’

Virginia’s new Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger is being widely mocked for a photo of her grilling, with many on social media expressing alarm and disgust over what appears to be some type of shredded meat over the fire.Spanberger, who ran as a moderate Democrat, has been criticized for enacting radical day one policies, including moving to end cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and restore diversity, equity and inclusion. […]

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James Van Der Beek’s family raises over $2M as Hollywood stars donate big after actor’s death

Entertainment

James Van Der Beek’s family raises over $2M as Hollywood stars donate big after actor’s death

James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe organizers shared they raised over $2 million after previously sharing that the family was in "urgent need" of funds following the star's death.The $2 million in donations largely stems from Van Der Beek' star-studded circle. Zoe Saldaña, Derek Hough, Steven Spielberg and more have donated thousands to help the "Dawson's Creek" star's family. The GoFundMe page, which was created by the friends and family of James […]

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American Girl’s ‘modern era’ makeover of beloved dolls draws swift backlash from loyal fans

Business

American Girl’s ‘modern era’ makeover of beloved dolls draws swift backlash from loyal fans

American Girl is marking its 40th anniversary with a bold redesign of its beloved historical dolls, prompting swift backlash on social media.The Mattel-owned brand announced Wednesday the launch of its new "Modern Era Collection," reimagining six of its most iconic characters with contemporary outfits and a smaller 14.5-inch frame, down from the brand’s traditional 18-inch dolls, according to a news release from Mattel."Discover the Modern Era Collection of 14.5-inch dolls […]

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Rubio steps into Munich spotlight as Trump leans on him to carry Vance’s populist message abroad

Politics

Rubio steps into Munich spotlight as Trump leans on him to carry Vance’s populist message abroad

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the U.S. delegation to the high-profile Munich Security Conference — one year after Vice President JD Vance took the German stage in a speech that stunned many in Europe and became one of the defining moments of Trump’s early second term abroad. "President Trump has assembled the most talented team in history, including Vice President Vance and Secretary Rubio, who are working in lockstep […]

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LARRY KUDLOW: Trumponomics is working, as a midterm victory comes into sight

Business

LARRY KUDLOW: Trumponomics is working, as a midterm victory comes into sight

Plenty of good economic news this week, with an outsize gain in jobs, especially private sector jobs. And a much lower-than-expected report on consumer prices.All this with a stock market hovering near 50,000 amidst booming productivity, low energy prices, and a more than trillion dollar deregulation at EPA. And even a Gallup poll showing a 49-36% rebound in economic confidence.So you sort of have to wonder why the Wall Street […]

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Trump ousts judge-installed prosecutor; constitutional expert says Article II leaves no doubt

Politics

Trump ousts judge-installed prosecutor; constitutional expert says Article II leaves no doubt

President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to fire court-appointed U.S. attorneys, even if judges legally appointed them, according to former Justice Department official John Yoo, who said the Constitution gives the president broad removal power over executive branch officers."Otherwise, you could have U.S. attorneys who are enforcing federal law differently than the president would, and it's the president who all of us in the country elect and to whom […]

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Texas Dem Senate primary fractures over race rhetoric as ‘mediocre’ jab, ‘oppressor’ remarks ignite backlash

Politics

Texas Dem Senate primary fractures over race rhetoric as ‘mediocre’ jab, ‘oppressor’ remarks ignite backlash

Heated racial rhetoric in Texas is flaring this primary season, as Democratic contenders lean into identity-focused messaging that Republicans say is divisive and a clinic in "wokeness at its worst."Texas Democrats are heading into primary season with an intraparty fight that is increasingly spilling into race and identity. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who is running for the Senate, has suggested racism would be to blame if she loses, while former Rep. […]

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Abbott unveils 5-point plan to overhaul Texas property taxes, targeting relief for homeowners

Business

Abbott unveils 5-point plan to overhaul Texas property taxes, targeting relief for homeowners

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released a five-point plan to reform the Lone Star State's property tax system to provide more relief to homeowners.The Republican governor is making the property tax overhaul a key plank in the platform for his re-election campaign as he seeks a fourth term in office.Abbott announced the plan Wednesday during a Taxpayer Empowerment event in Houston and said the five-point plan would impose tougher limits on local government […]

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