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Watchdog Uncovers Massive Fraud, Waste in Obamacare Insurance Tax Credits

By Naveen Athrappully An analysis of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly known as Obamacare, has unveiled massive fraud that could be costing American taxpayers billions of dollars, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) said in a report released on Dec. 3. Under the program, the federal government pays credits to health insurance…

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Noem Says US Travel Ban to Expand to Over 30 Countries

By Aldgra Fredly Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Dec. 4 that the Trump administration is looking to increase the number of countries subject to the U.S. travel ban to more than 30. The United States currently imposes full or partial suspensions of entry on nationals from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Cuba,…

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Rivian Recalls Nearly 35,000 Delivery Vans Over Seat Belt Misuse Issue

By Rob Sabo Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Rivian Automotive announced on Dec. 3 it is recalling 34,824 delivery vans due to an issue with the driver’s seat belt that may prevent it from working properly in the event of an accident. According to a recall notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…

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Your Brain’s Secret Defense Against Alzheimer’s

By Brendon Fallon and Lynn Xu For many people, Alzheimer’s disease casts an increasingly large shadow as mental fog, forgotten names, or slower thinking appear with age. However, our brains are not helpless. They have their own built-in cleaning and repair system—one that can dramatically reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s if properly supported. In a…

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The Best Food Scene You Don’t Know About Is in Buffalo, New York

By Adam Reiner, Bloomberg News Buffalo might be synonymous with hot wings, but there’s a less heralded bar staple that represents the city even better. The locally beloved roast beef on a caraway-seed-studded kümmelweck roll is a legacy left over from German immigrants who flocked to the northern New York metropolis in the early 19th…

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State Department to Require Social Media Review for H-1B Visa Applicants

By Aldgra Fredly The U.S. State Department announced on Dec. 3 that it will add an online presence review to the vetting requirements for all H-1B visa applicants and their dependents starting Dec. 15. H-1B visa applicants and their dependents will have to make their social media profiles public as of Dec. 15, according to…

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Republican Matt Van Epps Wins Tennessee Special Election

By Jacki Thrapp NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Republican Matt Van Epps has won the special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District seat on Dec. 2. The former state commissioner and Army helicopter pilot defeated the Democratic nominee, Aftyn Behn, with 53.2 percent of the vote in the highly publicized race, according to The Associated Press as of 9:45…

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Trump Administration Halts Immigration Processing From 19 Countries

By Kimberly Hatek The Trump administration announced Tuesday it has suspended the processing of all immigration applications from 19 countries, including Afghanistan and Somalia, citing national security and public safety concerns. The action comes a week after an Afghan national was arrested for shooting two National Guard soldiers near the White House, killing one and…

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Northeast Prepares for First Major Snowstorm of Season

By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine—The Northeast was getting ready Tuesday for its first major snowstorm of the season, just as the Midwest began to escape snow and ice that snarled travel after the Thanksgiving holiday. Some parts of northern New England were expecting up to 10 inches of snow. A windy, potentially icy storm…

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