Recent data from Japan’s agriculture ministry indicates that the average retail rice price reached a new record high for the first time in three weeks. The average price of rice sold across approximately 1,000 supermarkets rose to ¥4,335 per 5 kilograms, with brand rice, primarily newly harvested, increasing to ¥4,551. Notably, blended rice prices saw a significant jump to ¥3,870, likely due to the incorporation of the 2025 harvest, contributing to the overall price increase observed across various retail outlets.
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President Donald Trump pardoned Timothy Leiweke, an entertainment executive, shortly after a golf game where Leiweke’s attorney, Trey Gowdy, allegedly discussed Leiweke’s case. The pardon, issued despite Leiweke facing charges of rigging a $375 million University of Texas arena bid, undermines the Justice Department’s case. Gowdy reportedly urged Trump to intervene, and Leiweke, who pleaded not guilty, has since expressed gratitude and plans to pursue new ventures. This action comes amidst ongoing scrutiny of concert ticket prices and the Justice Department’s antitrust efforts to address rising costs.
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A recent poll reveals that nearly a year into his second term, 46% of Americans attribute the high cost of living to President Trump’s administration, including a significant portion of his 2024 voters. Affordability is the foremost concern for the majority of Americans, with grocery prices being the most challenging expense. Furthermore, a notable percentage of Trump voters believe he has failed to address economic issues, contributing to weakening support among his coalition. This shift in sentiment has led Democrats to emphasize economic messaging, while the White House maintains its focus on improving economic conditions.
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Senator Patty Murray of Washington state has condemned the Trump administration following an alleged ICE attack on a constituent, Wilmer Toledo-Martinez. According to Murray, ICE agents lured Toledo-Martinez out of his home under false pretenses before releasing a dog on him, causing “horrific” injuries. Despite the severity of his injuries, including deep cuts and vision loss, Toledo-Martinez was reportedly denied immediate medical care. Murray is calling for his immediate release and stated that this incident should shock the conscience of every individual.
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Based on user feedback, the relevance of advertisements is a critical factor influencing the viewing experience. Common issues reported include slow video loading, content failing to load entirely, and advertisements freezing or not completing. Additional complaints encompassed video content failing to start after ads, overly loud audio levels within the ads, and other unspecified technical difficulties. These problems collectively detract from user satisfaction.
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In a recent incident at the Tower of London, four individuals were arrested after they defaced the display case housing the Imperial State Crown with custard and apple crumble. The protest, which occurred on Saturday morning, was claimed by Take Back Power, a group advocating for a citizens’ assembly with the power to tax wealth. The Metropolitan Police investigated, temporarily closing the Jewel House before reopening it to the public later in the day, confirming that the Crown was not damaged. This act follows a similar demonstration earlier in the week where the group dumped manure in the Ritz hotel lobby.
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Due to a backlog of school discrimination cases, the Department of Education has requested that hundreds of employees who were laid off months ago temporarily return to work. The agency’s Office for Civil Rights has been significantly reduced, prompting the need to utilize all available resources to address the rising caseload. The directive, outlined in a December 5th email, calls for approximately 250 workers who are currently on administrative leave to assist. Although the department is facing persistent legal challenges, they will utilize all employees currently being compensated by American taxpayers.
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In a recent Truth Social post, Donald Trump attacked CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent, Kaitlan Collins, calling her “stupid and nasty” after she inquired about the cost of his White House ballroom project. This marks another instance of Trump’s criticism of female journalists, following previous incidents where he had targeted other reporters with similar insults and personal attacks. Trump’s post also included a misspelling of Collins’ name, while claiming the project was under budget and ahead of schedule, despite reports to the contrary. These attacks are not isolated incidents and exemplify a pattern of behavior from the former president.
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The Supreme Court is failing at its most important job: upholding the Constitution and ensuring justice. It’s becoming increasingly clear that the current court isn’t acting in good faith, and is veering towards a dangerous path that prioritizes partisan politics over the fundamental principles upon which this nation was built.
The justices appear to be flirting with an expansive view of executive power, potentially enabling an unaccountable White House. This approach undermines the crucial role the founders intended for Congress, as outlined in Article I of the Constitution. The court has seemed far more lenient towards claims of executive power under certain presidents, even when compared to the approach taken towards other administrations.… Continue reading
U.S. Flips History by Casting Europe—Not Russia—as Villain in New Security Policy: The annual National Security Strategy, typically a document outlining the U.S. government’s view of global threats and how to address them, has taken a dramatic turn. Instead of focusing its harshest criticism on China or, more notably, Russia, this new version, spearheaded by the Trump administration, seems to have set its sights on a surprising target: America’s closest allies in Europe. This shift represents a radical departure from decades of established foreign policy, raising serious questions about the future of the transatlantic alliance that has been a cornerstone of global stability since World War II.… Continue reading
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Senator: ICE Dog Attack Caused Horrific Injuries to Detained Man
Senator Patty Murray of Washington state has condemned the Trump administration following an alleged ICE attack on a constituent, Wilmer Toledo-Martinez. According to Murray, ICE agents lured Toledo-Martinez out of his home under false pretenses before releasing a dog on him, causing “horrific” injuries. Despite the severity of his injuries, including deep cuts and vision loss, Toledo-Martinez was reportedly denied immediate medical care. Murray is calling for his immediate release and stated that this incident should shock the conscience of every individual.
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