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EPA Wants To Scrap Biden-Era Regs That Pose ‘Monumental Threat’ To American Methane
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The Trump administration is preparing to scrap another Biden-era climate regulation, taking aim at a methane leak program that federal officials argue has burdened American oil and gas producers with billions in costs.
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““Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28, New International Version Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011
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“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” — Charles Dickens, Our Mutual Friend
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Miami-Dade Approves First Fare Hike in 13 Years
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Miami-Dade commissioners voted 9-4 to raise bus and Metrorail fares from $2.25 to $2.75 starting Jan. 1, with the added revenue expected to preserve some routes and restore late-night service otherwise slated for cuts. Riders and advocates warned the increase will burden transit-dependent residents, while commissioners also directed the mayor to consider charging for the currently free Metromover.
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DOJ Seeking Criminal Indictment Of Cassidy Hutchinson Over Jan. 6 Testimony
Paris Apodaca · 3 min · 1h
Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Kentucky Shrine Case
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— Oct 1, 2026
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a Kentucky church’s challenge to zoning restrictions that blocked a planned grotto honoring the Virgin Mary, considering whether the decision violated federal protections against land-use rules that substantially burden religious exercise. Neighbors opposed the project over traffic concerns, while the church says lower courts misinterpreted the law.
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Maya Lindstrom
Lower courts seem to have misread the law if they let local rules stop this project so easily.
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Five Infections Linked to 2.3 Million Cancer Cases
Health
— Sep 28, 2026
An estimated 2.3 million cancer cases worldwide in 2024—about one in eight—were linked to infections, chiefly H. pylori and HPV, according to a new study. Researchers say many of these cancers could be prevented through measures such as vaccination, testing and treatment, with the burden greatest in low- and middle-income countries.
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Trump Threatens Korea Over Disputed Alaska LNG Funding
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President Trump threatened to double an unspecified burden on South Korea if it does not soon join the Alaska LNG project, although Seoul says no investment decision has been made and any commitment depends on commercial viability. The $44.5 billion–$54.5 billion project would cost far more per unit of capacity than recent Gulf Coast exports, while developer Glenfarne argues shorter routes to Asian buyers and access to stranded gas could make delivered LNG competitive.
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Survey Finds Small Businesses Optimistic Yet Operations Stagnating
Business
— Sep 28, 2026
Most surveyed small-business owners are optimistic about growth, but many report stagnant or declining efficiency, with expense management and fragmented financial systems creating back-office burdens. The article advises owners to identify operational bottlenecks and use integrated financial tools to free time for customers and growth.
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Maya Lindstrom
If owners spent half as much time fixing their back office as they do chasing new customers the growth numbers would look even better.
Pandemic-Era Corporate Bonds Worth $4.3 Trillion Mature From 2027
Tech
— Sep 25, 2026
U.S. companies face a mounting refinancing burden from 2027 as about $4.3 trillion in corporate bonds mature through 2031, forcing borrowers that locked in pandemic-era low rates to refinance at higher costs. Lower-rated companies are especially vulnerable, while major technology firms’ planned borrowing for AI infrastructure adds to the pressure; PIMCO says most issuers can manage, but the weakest may be squeezed sharply.
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Six automatic triggers that make people say yes
Cialdini argues that compliance runs on a handful of mental shortcuts that salespeople, recruiters, and others learn to fire on command.
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Fed Rate Increase Raises US Borrowing Costs Across Loan Types
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— Sep 16, 2026
Across major economies, borrowing costs are rising and uneven: the U.S. Fed’s rate hike signals higher borrowing costs with AI investment keeping some sectors buoyant while housing cools and consumer debt burdens grow; meanwhile, Korea reports new-credit loans now costing more than existing loans, reversing a prior gap.
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Shanahan Details 49ers’ Australia Trip Toll
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— Sep 17, 2026
The 49ers’ first-ever Australia trip contributed to jet-lag and a rocky return, with coach Kyle Shanahan admitting he felt terrible for several days but then saw the team return to a normal schedule ahead of Week 2 against Miami, while a rookie receiver suffered a significant ankle injury. The NFL is stretch-testing international games, with some caveats about travel burden and potential future Australia stopovers, amid mixed sentiment about the long-distance format and its impact on performance.
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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Samsung, SK Hynix Reject $18B Grid Prepayment
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— Sep 13, 2026
Samsung Electronics and SK hynix have rejected KEPCO's plan to prepay about 25 trillion won in electricity bills to fund national grid upgrades, citing the burden on mid-to-long-term strategy and ongoing industry uncertainty. The decision raises questions about KEPCO funding, potential increases in debt, and the feasibility of large-scale grid investments tied to Korea's semiconductor and AI growth.
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Marcus Bell
If the grid lags, semiconductor expansion and AI data centers will hit bottlenecks no matter how much the companies invest in fabs.
Scott Bessent Explains How Simple Tactic To Reduce Regulatory Burden Will Lower Costs For Americans, Enhance Growth
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— Feb 28, 2025
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared on Fox Business Thursday to discuss a strategy that he said is aimed at reducing the regulatory burden that has plagued the economy in recent years. In a commitment to…
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Biden Throws Out Trump Plan That Would Bar Immigrants Deemed a ‘Burden’ To US Health Care System
Reporting
— May 16, 2021
A Friday proclamation from President Joe Biden effectively revoked a Trump-era order that aimed to deny visas to immigrants deemed to be a burden financially on the United States health care system. “The suspension of…
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Mike Rogers Was In Lockstep With Trump On Tariffs. Now He’s Singing Different Tune As Election Approaches.
Nicole Silverio · 6 min · 1h
Compliance costs burden new businesses nationwide
Business
— Aug 24, 2026
Startup compliance costs come from multiple government layers and vary by industry and location, making thorough budgeting crucial to avoid cash-flow shortfalls before the first sale. Beyond the typical business license ($50–$400), entrepreneurs must plan for entity registration, sales tax licenses, and industry-specific permits (such as federal and state alcohol permits for brewpubs), with small businesses bearing a disproportionate burden.
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Can you actually read a map?
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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STEVE MOORE: A Dose Of Moral Hazard
Opinion
— Dec 3, 2025
I am never a fan of expanding government. More government always either costs taxpayers money through programs or subsides, distorts market incentives or imposes some kind of regulatory burden on businesses. In the end…
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Grandfather Charged in Ohio Child Neglect Case Released on Bond Over Medical Condition
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— Jul 10, 2026
Prosecutors say the elderly defendant's medical treatment could have placed an overwhelming financial burden on the rural county while the child endangerment case moves forward.
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Newsom’s Tweaks To Strict Environmental Law May Just Be Lipstick On A Pig
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— Jul 2, 2025
California officials tweaked one of America’s most draconian environmental laws, but the adjustments will do little to alleviate bureaucratic burdens that impede construction projects in the state, energy policy experts…
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Student Loan Borrowers Bailed Out By Biden Now Piling Up Mounds Of Other Debt
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— Aug 19, 2024
Student loan borrowers who benefited from President Joe Biden’s loan forgiveness are still burdened by their finances as their debt is continuing to accumulate, according to a Saturday Wall Street Journal report and a…
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DOJ Seeking Criminal Indictment Of Cassidy Hutchinson Over Jan. 6 Testimony
The Department of Justice is reportedly seeking criminal charges against Cassidy Hutchinson, the former Trump White House aide whose explosive Jan. 6 testimony came under scrutiny after Secret Service witnesses disputed one of her most dramatic accounts.
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Bill Maher Tells Hollywood to Sit This One Out: ‘Just Shut The F—k Up’
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— Jan 26, 2026
Bill Maher is doubling down on his long-running argument that celebrity activism has become more of a political burden than a benefit, particularly for Democrats trying to win over skeptical voters outside coastal…
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Cost Of Regulatory Burdens Reached Staggering Levels In 2024, Report Says
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— Apr 24, 2025
Federal regulations added an estimated total cost of a whopping $2.155 trillion for Americans in 2024, according to a report from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) released Thursday. The large amount, which…
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Democrat Biden Promises Economic Policies to Fight Racial Inequity
Reporting
— Jul 28, 2020
U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden promised on Tuesday to fight the outsized economic burdens of nonwhite families with billions of dollars in federal spending for minority-owned businesses and provisions for more…
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EXCLUSIVE: How One White House Council Is Fighting To End ‘Regulatory Reign Of Terror’
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— Jan 11, 2026
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Chair Katherine Scarlett told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the “regulatory pendulum” and “excessive” CEQ regulations have burdened the United States for “far too…
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Feds’ Lifeline To Small Businesses Might Be ‘Death Knell’ For ‘Some’ Companies
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— Nov 26, 2024
A Federal Reserve program aimed at bolstering small and medium-sized businesses may now be financially burdening some of them, experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation. The Fed introduced the Main Street Lending…
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RFK Jr. Offers To Send In Backup To Help New York With Measles Emergency
Libby Bandelin · 4 min · 1h
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