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YouTube Settles With Trump for $22 Million Oct 02, 2025

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On Sept. 29, court documents were filed showing that YouTube had agreed to pay nearly $25 million in order to settle its lawsuit with President Donald Trump and others. Let’s go through the details of the case, as well as the where the money will go.

Amazon Settles With FTC, Ordered to Pay $1.5 Billion in Customer Refunds Oct 01, 2025

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In one of the largest settlements in U.S. history, Amazon settled a case with the Federal Trade Commission on Sept. 25 for a staggering $2.5 billion. And it’s worth mentioning that more than half of that money is earmarked for customers—meaning that if you are an Amazon Prime member, you can get a small piece of that settlement. Here's the history of the case, as well as how you can check whether you qualify for the money.

Homeland Security Issues Warning to 3 States Over ICE Detainers Sep 29, 2025

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The Department of Homeland Security has been relatively busy recently, with the most recent topline developments including a serious warning issued to three states: California, New York, and Illinois.

IRS Issues Significant Update on Trump Tax Cut Affecting 4 Million Americans Sep 24, 2025

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The IRS just released an important update to the “no tax on tips” provision included within the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. Let’s go through what the provisions say, as well as see if your job qualifies.

Trump Files $15 Billion Lawsuit Against NYT Sep 18, 2025

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President Donald Trump has filed a new defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. A New York judge has dismissed two terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione. The federal government is sending the National Guard into Memphis, Tennessee. Let’s discuss all these stories together.

FBI Confirms DNA Match in Kirk’s Death, Reveals Details of Note Sep 16, 2025

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Let’s go through the most recent developments in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination—both from the government and civil side.

Supreme Court Rules 6–3 to Allow ICE to Ramp Up Operations Sep 11, 2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6–3 decision on Sept. 8 in favor of the Trump administration, allowing it to, once again, set up ICE checkpoints in Southern California. Let’s go through the backstory of this ruling as well as what it means going forward.

300,000-Plus Americans Infected With Dangerous Chagas Parasite Sep 09, 2025

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Chagas disease has become so ubiquitous in the southern part of the United States that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently put out a report saying that it’s now time to consider it “endemic.” Let’s go through what the disease is, how it’s spread, and what you can do to keep yourself safe.

Top 6 Amazon Scams to Avoid Sep 02, 2025

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Scammers on Amazon have become more creative and brazen. Let's go through the top 6 scams that they use to try to steal your hard-earned money, so that you can avoid them.

Iran’s President Says Country Is Running Out of Water, Government Offices Shut Down, Extreme Rationing Aug 28, 2025

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Aside from the sanctions, war, and inflation, Iran is facing another major problem: a water crisis that is forcing the country's citizens to ration water (if they can find it). Let’s go through the causes of the crisis.

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