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DOJ opinion could open handgun sales to 18–20‑year‑olds
A DOJ opinion could immediately expand legal handgun access for millions of 18–20‑year‑olds by limiting federal criminal enforcement, potentially changing who can legally purchase handguns.
Sikh trucker stabbed in Wyoming, raising safety and bias concerns
The stabbing of a Sikh interstate truck driver raises safety concerns for truckers and travelers, alarms Sikh and South Asian communities, and may prompt government scrutiny of bias-motivated road attacks.
Border wall construction starts in Big Bend
CBP began building new wall segments in Texas’s Big Bend, affecting a remote, environmentally sensitive area and raising costs and park and private‑land impact concerns.
Judge orders EPA to revive $7B ‘Solar for All’
Reinstating the $7 billion program could lower energy bills and fund rooftop or community solar for lower‑income households across states.
Appeals court allows border phone searches without suspicion
The appeals court ruling lets border agents search travelers’ phones without suspicion, expanding authority at ports of entry and affecting returning Americans’ privacy rights.
FCC clears Gulf-state stakes in $100B media deal
FCC cleared Gulf-state stakes backing the Paramount–WBD merger, moving forward a $100+ billion deal and testing how much foreign money can flow into U.S. broadcasters that own major news outlets.
California orders AI oversight, explores a ‘kill switch’
California’s executive order speeds AI oversight and contemplates a shutdown mechanism for high‑risk systems, which could change how tech firms operate nationwide.
Texas Tech survives Houston, 28–26
A last‑second two‑point attempt failed, giving Texas Tech a 28–26 Big 12 opener win — a finish that affects early conference standings and betting lines.
Miami QB Mensah breaks ACC completion marks
Darian Mensah’s record streak helped No. 5 Miami beat Wake Forest 33–20, strengthening their playoff resume and TV audience interest.
Mortgage rates around 7% this weekend
Mortgage rates near 7% mean higher monthly payments for buyers and refinancing becomes costlier, affecting affordability for many home shoppers.
Senate advances college sports overhaul
New limits on NIL payments and transfer rules moving in the Senate could reshape recruiting, athlete pay, and how college teams are built.
Braves clinch postseason spot
Atlanta clinched a playoff berth with a road win over the Astros, maintaining their run and keeping them in October championship conversations.
Carrot Top hospitalized after reported attempt
A Las Vegas headliner’s hospitalization following a reported suicide attempt has prompted concern from fans and raised questions about his recovery status.
Wall Street ends mixed after Fed hike
Stocks finished mixed as investors weighed the Fed’s path; these swings can affect retirement accounts, 401(k)s and household investment values.
Woman convicted in Super Bowl reporter’s death
A jury found a woman guilty of negligent homicide in the death of a TV reporter who was in New Orleans for the Super Bowl, closing a high‑profile case.
Judge denies Pamela Smart’s latest trial bid
A judge rejected Pamela Smart’s request for a new trial in the 1990 murder‑for‑hire case, closing another legal avenue decades later.
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