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'Worst I've seen': Texas Farm Bureau chief sounds alarm on Trump economy as farmers revoltTexas farmers have long been a sure thing for Republicans. With the midterms just over two weeks away, some of them say that loyalty is being tested. High fuel and fertilizer prices driven by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran are hitting farmers hard across the state, the Houston Chronicle reported on Saturday. “We’ve had our ups and downs, but this…
Government report says painting Eisenhower building would hurt landmark's historyThe Trump administration’s plan to put a coat of white paint on the exterior of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building would diminish the historic character of the 19th-century landmark, according to a draft environmental assessment published Friday. "The unpainted exterior granite walls, including their natural detail (e.g., grey and pink hues), were…
New flight delay rules could mean fewer perks when things go wrongTravelers now have a few more months before a Department of Transportation rule goes into effect that could lead to fewer protections when their flight is disrupted. Under Congress' Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024, the DOT was set to remove 10 types of flight disruptions from being "within the carrier's control," and change…
BLINDED BY THE LIGHTS: Can Washington finally save American drivers from headlight hell?If you drive at night, you know the problem. An SUV approaches from the opposite direction, and suddenly its headlights hit you like a spotlight. You squint, look toward the edge of the road, and hope you can still see your lane. If a lifted pickup is riding behind you, your mirrors can become another source of blinding glare. When you cannot see clearly…
U.S. Authorities Dismantle Crypto Scam Network, Seize 112 Servers and 241 WebsitesAuthorities in Brooklyn working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have dismantled an Eastern European cryptocurrency scam network that stole tens of millions of dollars from Russian-speaking Americans, officials said Wednesday, Oct. 14. The operation carried out the week prior resulted in the shutdown of 241 websites and the seizure of 112…