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How will the California wildfires shape the home insurance industry?

Thursday, January 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- The multiple wildfires raging in California are being described by eyewitnesses as "apocalyptic." While the cost in human suffering is immeasurable, it may take weeks or longer for the true economic toll to be realized.AccuWeather estimated $52 billion to $57 billion... Read More.

Questions loom about TikTok as Trumps cabinet comes into shape

Wednesday, November 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, one of his first orders of business will be to decide about the fate of TikTok in the United States -- and some of his cabinet appointees appear to be split on the issue.Sources... Read More.

How Taylor Swifts endorsement could shape the 2024 election

Thursday, September 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Taylor Swift made headlines after Tuesday night’s debate by endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president, and experts are already looking at the pop star’s possible influence on the 2024 election.“If you self-identify as someone who sees the world like Taylor Swift... Read More.

Trump is trying to distance himself from Project 2025 — but its architects helped shape his RNC party platform

Tuesday, July 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Last week, former President Donald Trump attempted to distance himself from "Project 2025," a sweeping plan to overhaul the federal government proposed by a closely aligned conservative group."I know nothing about Project 2025," Trump claimed on social media, referring to the 922-page... Read More.

Supreme Court to hear Trumps absolute immunity claim. The shape of the presidency is at stake.

Thursday, April 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Against the backdrop of a divisive 2024 presidential campaign, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday will take up the monumental question of whether a former president turned presumptive GOP nominee can be criminally prosecuted for his efforts to stay in power after... Read More.

MyPillow facing eviction from warehouse, but election denier Mike Lindell says company is in great shape

Thursday, March 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Election denier Mike Lindell's company MyPillow is facing a court-ordered eviction from a warehouse in Minnesota amid his ongoing legal battles related to his claims about the 2020 election and voting machines, Lindell confirmed to ABC News.But Lindell claims the eviction... Read More.

How technologies are helping shape surge of worker strikes in US

Wednesday, September 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A surge of work stoppages this year involving hundreds of thousands of employees has drawn attention to bold demands over wage increases and benefits as unions pursue raises that outpace rapid price hikes.However, at a moment when a tight job market... Read More.

Virginia legislative primaries could shape abortion policy and more

Tuesday, June 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- This year's legislative elections in Virginia could determine the fate of local abortion rulemaking and gun policy, control of two narrowly divided statehouses and Gov. Glenn Youngkin's legislative agenda.Political observers say the results could also give some hint about the mood of... Read More.

How two decades of gun culture helped shape America’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws

Tuesday, April 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A wrong address, a mistaken car, and stray basketball – five times over six days, seemingly mundane interactions turned violent or deadly after one party pulled out a firearm.Though the facts in each instance vary, experts tell ABC News that the... Read More.

Elk County unveils new official flag to celebrate 180th anniversary

Thursday, April 20 by Louise Bennett

RIDGWAY – Elk County has a new flag.Tuesday was the 180th anniversary of the county, and the new official flag was unfurled after receiving approval by the Elk County commissioners.Martin Dornish and Stephen Bagley designed the flag which features the colors blue and gold... Read More.