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Donovan Mitchell: ‘A few drinks’ the night before ‘probably’ helped his 71-point game
On Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady’s “Cousins” podcast, the Cavaliers guard said he had “a few drinks” on New Year’s and suggested it “probably” helped fuel his 71-point outing the next day.
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If the Economy’s “Fine,” Why Are Card Delinquencies at a 16‑Year High? Authors Flag a Household Squeeze
A commentary by James Carter and John Silvia cites New York Fed and Federal Reserve reports showing rising delinquencies across consumer debt—even as growth, low unemployment, and cooler inflation persist.
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‘Nearly All’ Bridges Gone: Grand Canyon Flash Flood Kills 2, Knocks Out Water Pipeline Amid $208M Fix
NPS reports widespread damage in Bright Angel Canyon; AP confirms one body recovered and a second death later confirmed. The park’s Transcanyon Waterline is inoperable, triggering strict water limits and suspended overnight stays.
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“Turn around. Don’t look. Get back to work”: Talarico’s Amazon death story meets Amazon’s denial
At a church event and in a video posted to social media, Texas Democratic Senate hopeful James Talarico alleged Amazon told workers to ignore a dying colleague. Amazon, in a previously issued statement cited by Blaze News, called that “misinformation” and described its response on-site.
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FCC Booted 1,400 Phone Providers—So Why Are Robocalls Rising Month to Month?
YouMail reports month-to-month gains since roughly October even as annual totals fall. DCNF reporting details enforcement pushes, proposed $100,000 carrier bonds, and why IP networks make stopping scams harder.
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Refused to OK a Chinese colleague’s green‑card paperwork—then fired? Ex‑Meta manager sues, alleging retaliation
A former manager alleges Meta terminated him in 2024 after he refused to validate assertions in a coworker’s green‑card file, framing the firing as retaliation.
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After Citing the Wrong Rule, USVI Loses Bid to Strike DOJ Motion—Judge Warns AG Over Missed Deadlines
U.S. District Judge Evan Rikhye denied the Virgin Islands Attorney General’s motion to strike DOJ’s preliminary-injunction request, saying Rule 12(f) doesn’t apply to motions and warning the office over missed deadlines tied to a new 2026 gun law.
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Michigan Sheriff Alleges Organized Noncitizen Voter Sign‑Ups—Prosecutors Reviewing Materials, Source Says
A source write-up reports that a Michigan sheriff alleged an organized effort to register noncitizens to vote and that materials are under review by prosecutors and election officials.
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California’s Bullet Train Still Lacks Track; Watchdog Warns Funds May Run Out by 2027
A California rail watchdog warned the project could run out of available funding by December 2027 unless new financing is secured, even as China reports more than 50,000 kilometers of high‑speed track in operation.
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Parents Cut Out? Lawsuit Says NJ School Policy 5145.7 Lets Counselors Hide Kids’ Gender Transitions
A Thomas More Society lawsuit filed for Moms for Liberty alleges the School District of the Chathams’ Policy 5145.7 permits staff to conceal a student’s social gender transition and refer students to outside groups without parental notice.
