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Trusted Abroad, Blocked at Home: Why Americans Need a Passport for Proven Medicines
Cato Institute - Washington D.C.
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August 20, 2025
Jeffrey A. Singer and Bautista Vivanco Earlier this month, STAT News published an opinion piece we wrote about the drug domperidone, an anti-nausea medication that may also help with breastfeeding. It is available by prescription in Australia,...
Best public high schools in Massachusetts, per U.S. News — top 10 list here
MassLive - Massachusetts
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August 20, 2025
Two Massachusetts high schools have been recognized among the 100 best public schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This year’s rankings, which evaluated more than 24,000 public high schools across all 50 states, highlights the...
A Retired Warfighter's Perspective on the Protectionist BOOTS Act
Cato Institute - Washington D.C.
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August 20, 2025
Colin Grabow Earlier this month, The Hill published an op-ed I wrote about the dangers of the protectionist BOOTS Act, a recently introduced bill that would forbid members of the US military from purchasing foreign-made boots. Here’s the gist:...
Fed And Big Banks To Finance U.S. Debt
myMotherLode - California
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Wednesday, August 20, 2025 4:20 PM EDT Image Source: Pexels New bank rules and Fed purchases could support deficit spending. Video Length: 00:13:42 More By This Author: Higher Interest Rates Forecast Yield Curve Stagflation Signal Restructuring...
U.S. Postal Service penalized $33K for hazmat deficiencies in Seattle
FreightWaves
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August 20, 2025
The Washington state Department of Ecology has fined the U.S. Postal Service $33,000 for improperly managing and storing dangerous waste at its Seattle Bulk Mail Center in Federal Way. The violations were discovered during a 2024 inspection, the...
Why Can't the U.S. Build 5-Minute EV Chargers?
WRAL 5 - North Carolina
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August 20, 2025
China is dominating the electric vehicle market globally, accounting for more than 70% of global manufacturing in 2024, according to the International Energy Agency. Its EV makers have pulled ahead of U.S. car companies on price and technology....
Family-owned farms account for overwhelming majority of U.S. total, says USDA
Fresh Fruit Portal
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August 20, 2025
The 2022 Census of Agriculture Farm Typology report found that family-owned farms account for 95 percent of America's 1.9 million total. The document was released this week by the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics...
Morning Digest: India rejects Nepal’s objection to Lipulekh trade agreement with China; West Bengal government hands over land for border fence construction to BSF; and more
The Hindu
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August 21, 2025
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel keep vigil along the India-Bangladesh Border. | Photo Credit: PTI MEA rejects Nepal’s claims over Lipulekh after India, China restart trade through border points India on Wednesday (August 20, 2025) rejected...
34.7% Drop in Pennsylvania Manufacturing Employment Since 2000, 12th Largest in the U.S.
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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After decades of offshoring, the United States is attempting a manufacturing revival. Under the Biden administration, federal programs like the CHIPS and Science Act, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act...
Majority of Americans Fear AI Will Permanently Destroy Jobs
Charisma News
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August 20, 2025
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that 71% of Americans believe artificial intelligence will permanently eliminate too many jobs, confirming widespread fears that automation poses a long-term threat to the U.S. workforce. The national survey,...
7-Eleven Gives Away $5,000 to Loyalty Customers Every Day of 2025
Convenience Store Decisions
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August 20, 2025
At the beginning of this year, 7-Eleven announced its Make My Day 5K program to give back to its loyal customers. The retailer’s rewards programs have transformed routine snack runs by awarding shoppers with $5,000 through the 7-Eleven and...
Will the 2025 American Liberty High Relief Gold Coin Be Another U.S. Mint Sell-Out?
Coin Week
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August 20, 2025
American Liberty 2025 High Relief Gold Coin. Image: United States Mint / CoinWeek. On August 21, the United States Mint will open the sales window for the American Liberty 2025 High Relief Gold Coin, a $100 gold coin featuring an intricately...
Capriotti’s to open 2nd NJ sandwich shop
NJBIZ - New Jersey
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August 21, 2025
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop is gearing up to unveil its second restaurant in New Jersey. Located at 1041 Route 73 in Marlton, the new store is scheduled to open Aug. 26. The upcoming location marks the second Capriotti’s to open as part of a...
Would Owning a Chunk of Intel Be a Good Deal for the U.S.?
Broadband Breakfast
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August 20, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, August 20, 2025 (AP) — President Donald Trump wants the U.S. government to own a piece of Intel, less than two weeks after demanding the Silicon Valley pioneer dump the CEO that was hired to turn around the slumping chipmaker. If...
PlayStation 5 price changes in the U.S.
PlayStation Blog
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August 20, 2025
Similar to many global businesses, we continue to navigate a challenging economic environment. As a result, we’ve made the difficult decision to increase the recommended retail price for PlayStation 5 consoles in the U.S. starting on August 21....
Sony will pass on tariff costs to U.S. consumers by hiking PlayStation 5 prices
Fortune
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Sony announced Wednesday it will raise PlayStation 5 console prices in the U.S. by $50, citing ongoing economic challenges and the financial strain caused by recent U.S. tariffs on electronics imported from China. The move affects all versions of...
Little League World Series 2025: Connecticut advances to U.S. championship after win vs. Nevada
SI Live - New York
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August 20, 2025
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Connecticut took down Nevada, 7-3, Wednesday in an entertaining Little League World Series battle between two previously undefeated squads, as the Metro Region winners are now officially through to the U.S. bracket...
Hismile’s Lucky Charms Toothpaste Lands at Walmart—And Fans Can’t Get Enough
Daily Voice
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August 21, 2025
This rollout is more than just another shelf addition—it’s the first time Hismile has brought one of its viral flavors into Walmart aisles. Until now, fans hunted the brand’s drops online or scored them through specialty retailers. Now, with Lucky...
American Academy of Pediatrics splits with CDC, releases its own immunization schedule
Medical Economics
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August 20, 2025
On Tuesday August 19, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released its updated immunization schedule, breaking with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the first time in 30 years. The group’s recommendations...
Report to Congress on Army’s Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Program
USNI News
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August 20, 2025
The following is the Aug. 15, 2025, Congressional Research Service report to Congress, U.S. Army Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Program. The U.S. Army has requested Fiscal Year 2026 funding for small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS, commonly...