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Major Retailers Charging Shoppers Return Fees of up to $45 for Unwanted Gifts

Nearly three out of four retailers will make customers pay a restocking or return fee that can be as high as $45 if they ship their product back.

US Likely to Record Largest Single-Year Drop in Murders, Analysts Say

Preliminary data from the Real Time Crime Index show that the murder rate has fallen by nearly 20 percent from 2024 to 2025.
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Courts Cap Off Year of Major Decisions, Confrontations Over Trump Agenda

In 2025, federal courts delivered landmark rulings, yet many legal questions remain as judges face a surge of lawsuits challenging Trump policies.

Silver Tops $75 as Record-Breaking Precious Metals Run Continues

Silver surged past $75 an ounce for the first time overnight into Dec. 26, extending a powerful rally that’s made it the year’s strongest-performing precious metal.

Anticompetitive Rental Scheme: Blackstone’s LivCor Reaches Settlement With Justice Department

LivCor, one of the largest landlords in the US, has entered into a proposed consent decree with the DOJ to resolve price manipulation claims made by the DOJ.

Bringing Christmas Cheer to Americans in Disaster Recovery Zones

From toy drives to a visit from Santa, holiday cheer reaches those struggling in the Pacific Northwest after floods displaced more than 100,000 people.

ICE Agents Hurt in Minnesota Arrest as Tensions Rise Over Immigration Enforcement

ICE agents were injured during enforcement actions in St. Paul, Minnesota, as tensions mount between federal agents and local residents and officials.

Powerful Holiday Storm Lashes Southern California and Brings Flash Floods, Mudslides

A powerful winter storm hit California, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, mudslide evacuation warnings, near whiteout mountain snow, and hazardous holiday travel.