US PRICES

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As Americans continue to weigh major life decisions amid rising living costs and economic uncertainty, having location-specific benchmarks can help individuals and families make more informed, sustainable choices. It’s also a useful tool for employers, policymakers, and planners aiming to align wages and resources with the realities of daily life nationwide.

US POLITICAL CRISIS

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Most of our national leaders were lost, but their GPS indicates that decency and a good conscience are just around the corner. Trump lost control of the Republican Party. Our representatives voted almost unanimously. The House vote was 427 to 1. US Senators approved it without a fight, after Trump had spent months fighting the process. When it became clear he would lose, he told the GOP to vote yes and not lose face insisting he has nothing to hide?
https://apnews.com/article/trump-redistricting-gerrymandering-congress-…
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trumps-white-house-tried-dodge-vote-ep…

TACO TUESDAY

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US Senators have unanimously agreed to pass the House-backed bill forcing the Justice Department to release the Jeffrey Epstein case files as soon as it’s received from the chamber. Majority leader John Thune said that would happen tomorrow. Senators will not have to take any further action, and the bill will be sent to President Donald Trump, who has said he’d sign the legislation, a stark reversal in his position.
Trump’s approval rating has dropped to 38 percent, the lowest of his term, driven by anger over high living costs and his shifting stance on releasing the Epstein files.

EMPIRES OF HISTORY

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This visual timeline attempts to plot all of the world’s empires throughout history, based on geographic area and size.
The rise and fall of familiar civilizations, like the Romans, Mongols, or Ottomans can be seen, as well as modern powerhouses like the U.S. or China.
Attempting to plot this all on one timeline is bold, but also comes with its many challenges and some omissions.

NOVEMBER ROSES

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I see roses shrivel and others ready to boom, but the cold wether has affected them. Popular rosé brands include Miraval, Whispering Angel (Château d'Esclans), Hampton Water, Josh Cellars, and Daou Vineyards. Other well-known brands offer a range of styles, from sparkling to still, and from popular selections like Sutter Home and Barefoot to more artisanal and premium options like Domaine de Triennes and Mirabeau

THE YEAR 2025 - 2525

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This one-hit wonder was way ahead of its time.

BRONX BAAD

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This weekend is an excellent opportunity to be BAAD in The Bronx. This is the poorest congressional district in the USA, with nearly half the residents living below the poverty line, along with a percentage of single-parent families, and where many students never finish high school.

NUMBER THREE

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We are all healers, but we need to understand how our planet manifests growth, associated with abundance and good fortune. It governs higher education and a deeper understanding of life. Your spiritual path embodies broadening the mind through knowledge, deepening faith, and fostering reverent experiences. You're drawn to adventure, travel, and having an optimistic outlook. Your jovial energy spreads luck, laughter, and light.