The bill stands little chance of passing the Senate.
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White House reveals winter COVID-19 plans, more free tests
COVID-19 cases have shown a marked increase after Thanksgiving, and further increases are projected from Christmas and New Year’s.
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South cleans up from tornadoes as blizzards head to New England
The weather service said heavy snowfall is expected across portions of interior New York and New England through the weekend with storm totals expected to reach 1 to 2 feet.
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High inflation and efforts to tame it defined 2022 economy
U.S. inflation, an economic afterthought for decades, returned in 2022 with the relentless rise in prices devouring workers’ pay and putting American consumers in a foul mood.
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Working at 76: Inflation forces hard choice for older adults
Higher prices throughout much of 2022 have taken their financial toll on older adults in particular.
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U.S. jobless claims unexpectedly drop to lowest since September
The U.S. labor market has so far remained largely resilient to the Federal Reserve’s aggressive campaign to cool the economy in an effort to tame persistent inflation.
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Peru judge orders 18-month detention for ousted president
The decision on whether to detain former President Pedro Castillo for up to 18 months comes after the government on Wednesday declared a police state in an effort to calm the protests.
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Henry Cavill out as Superman due to changes at DC
On Wednesday one of DC’s new bosses James Gunn confirmed plans to recast Superman and potentially find another way to incorporate Cavill into the DCEU.
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Harry, Meghan vent grievances in final Netflix episodes
The couple have detailed their experiences leading to their decision to step away from royal duties in ‘Harry & Meghan,’ a six-part series.
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Tesla stock rises despite Musk selling $3.58 billion in shares
Musk has sold nearly $23 billion worth of Tesla stock since April, with much of the money likely going to help fund his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.