The latest Republican presidential debate has demonstrated how firm Donald Trump’s grip remains on their party.
Alex McCann
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House censures Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm in Capitol office building
The Republican censure resolution passed with a few Democratic votes, but most of Bowman’s party stood by him in opposition of an effort they said lacked credibility and integrity.
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Retail group pulls back on claim organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of inventory loss
The National Retail Federation has revised a report to pull back the claim that organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of overall industry shrink.
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Office holiday party booze is being replaced with guac and pickleball
The classic end-of-year celebration – the office holiday party – has gotten a full makeover.
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AI-powered drive-thrus are actually run almost entirely by humans
Checkers and Carl’s Jr. are among U.S. fast-food chains hailing AI-powered drive-thrus as labor-zapping wizards that speed up service.
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White House targets patents of high-price prescriptions in latest effort to lower drug costs
Under a plan announced Thursday, the government would consider overriding the patent for high-priced drugs developed with the help of taxpayer money.
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Rapper Kodak Black arrested on cocaine charges in South Florida
The rapper was arrested last year on charges of trafficking in oxycodone and possession of a controlled substance without a prescription.
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‘Oppenheimer’ will get a theatrical release in Japan after all
The Japanese distributor Bitters End said Thursday that the Christopher Nolan film will play in the country’s theaters in 2024.
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Former U.S. ambassador arrested, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba
Manuel Rocha, 73, was arrested in Miami on Friday on a criminal complaint, said 2 people who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
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Republicans had New Yorkers lead the way in expelling George Santos. Will it help them keep the House majority?
Santos’ name is certain to pop up in key races across New York next year that could determine which party holds the House majority in 2025.