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DC Makes History: Capital City Breaks Guinness World Record for Most Couples Kissing Under the Mistletoe
Read more: DC Makes History: Capital City Breaks Guinness World Record for Most Couples Kissing Under the MistletoeWashington, DC added an unexpected title to its history books this week — breaking the Guinness World Record for the most couples kissing simultaneously under the mistletoe. What started as a bold and festive idea quickly turned into a citywide celebration of love, unity, and holiday spirit, drawing couples from across the region to be…
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Behind the Scenes of Sean “Diddy” Combs — A Look at the Documentary That’s Stirring Up Controversy
Read more: Behind the Scenes of Sean “Diddy” Combs — A Look at the Documentary That’s Stirring Up ControversySean Combs: The Reckoning” isn’t just another celebrity doc — it’s a full-on cultural investigation.
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Shutdown Ends, But Recovery Begins: Key Updates on the 2025 Federal Government Closure
Read more: Shutdown Ends, But Recovery Begins: Key Updates on the 2025 Federal Government ClosureAfter 43 days of disruption, the longest shutdown in U.S. history officially came to a close on November 12, 2025, when the Donald Trump signed a new funding package passed by the House and Senate. The bill funds most federal agencies through January 30, 2026, and provides full-year funding for certain sectors through September 2026. …
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Shutdown may be over!
Read more: Shutdown may be over!Here’s an article based on the latest available information — note that while a vote is expected tonight, as of now the shutdown isn’t yet officially over. End in Sight for Federal Shutdown Late Sunday evening, Congress is poised to take a crucial vote that could finally end the longest-ever federal government shutdown in U.S.…
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Abigail Spanberger Makes History as Virginia’s First Female Governor
Read more: Abigail Spanberger Makes History as Virginia’s First Female GovernorOn November 4, 2025, Abigail Spanberger secured a landmark win in the Virginia governor’s race, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle‑Sears and becoming the first woman ever to hold the governor’s office in the Commonwealth. Her victory was not just personal—it reflects broader political shifts in Virginia, a state that had never before elected a…
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Federal Employee Pay Update Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown
Read more: Federal Employee Pay Update Amid Ongoing Government ShutdownWritten by Queenie As the U.S. government shutdown continues, federal workers are facing growing uncertainty over whether they’ll receive retroactive pay when the impasse ends. While the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 (GEFTA) requires back pay for both furloughed and excepted employees after a lapse in appropriations, the Office of Management and Budget…
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Diddy Gets 50-Month Prison Sentence After Mann Act Convictions
Read more: Diddy Gets 50-Month Prison Sentence After Mann Act ConvictionsSean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months (just over 4 years) in federal prison on October 3, 2025, after being convicted on two Mann Act charges for transporting individuals for prostitution. He was acquitted of more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges but remained in custody due to flight-risk concerns. During sentencing, Combs apologized…
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BREAKING NEWS: What’s Changing & Who’s Impacted in the 2025 Federal Government Shutdown
Read more: BREAKING NEWS: What’s Changing & Who’s Impacted in the 2025 Federal Government ShutdownWritten by Queenie The U.S. federal government officially entered a shutdown as of October 1, 2025, marking the first such lapse in funding since 2019. Congress failed to approve new appropriations or pass a stopgap measure, triggering widespread furloughs, agency disruptions, and political brinkmanship. 🏛️ Why It Happened The funding gap stemmed from deep…
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Supreme Court Greenlights Trump’s Massive Federal Layoffs
Read more: Supreme Court Greenlights Trump’s Massive Federal LayoffsIn a pivotal move on July 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a nationwide injunction, clearing the way for former President Trump and his allies to execute sweeping layoffs across dozens of federal agencies. This decision marks a significant victory for Trump in his ongoing effort to reshape the federal bureaucracy. 🚨 Key Takeaways:…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Awaits Sentencing After Convictions — Hearing Set for July
Read more: Sean “Diddy” Combs Awaits Sentencing After Convictions — Hearing Set for JulyAfter his trial ended with a split verdict—acquittal on racketeering and sex-trafficking but guilty on two Mann Act charges (transportation for prostitution)—Sean “Diddy” Combs now awaits his fate at a sentencing hearing scheduled for October 3, 2025, though that date could be moved forward by court agreement . 📅 Key Sentencing Details Virtual Hearing Set:…
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TSA Ends Shoe-Removal Rule: A Leap Forward in Airport Security Screening
Read more: TSA Ends Shoe-Removal Rule: A Leap Forward in Airport Security ScreeningIn one of the most traveler-friendly shifts in decades, the TSA has officially ended the nationwide requirement to remove shoes at security checkpoints. What was once a staple of airport routines—started after the 2001 “shoe bomber” incident—has now become optional for all passengers as of July 7, 2025. 🛩️ What’s Changed? No more bare feet…
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Sean “Diddy” Combs: Jury Clears Major Charges, Convicts on Prostitution Counts
Read more: Sean “Diddy” Combs: Jury Clears Major Charges, Convicts on Prostitution CountsAfter nearly two months inside a Manhattan federal courtroom, the jury has reached a critical verdict in the high-profile trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The outcomes reflect a dramatic split: acquittals on the most severe charges, but guilty verdicts on two counts of transportation for prostitution. ⚖️ Acquitted of Major Charges The jury found Combs not…
