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Smugglers Launch Pot Over the Fence

Smugglers along the U.S.–Mexico border were caught using a medieval-style catapult to launch marijuana over the fence. National Guard soldiers discovered a nine-foot catapult capable of flinging multi-pound bales of pot into the U.S., where they were picked up on the other side. While the suspects escaped, authorities confiscated the equipment and drugs, marking one of the most unusual smuggling...

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School Lunches vs. Packed Lunches: A Health Study

A study published in the American Heart Journal found that sixth graders who ate school lunches had a significantly higher risk of obesity than those who brought food from home. The research linked school meals—often high in sugar, fat, and low-cost starches like corn and potatoes—to a 29% increased obesity risk, higher than the risk from excessive screen time. In...

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Congress Hits Pause: Payroll Tax Cut & Unemployment Benefits Extended—Again (2011)

This 2011 ASL news video explains how Congress temporarily extended unemployment benefits and the payroll tax cut after failing to reach a long-term budget agreement. The short-term deal also delayed planned Medicare payment cuts to doctors. President Obama signed the bill, with lawmakers set to revisit the issue again in January—highlighting a recurring cycle in U.S. budget negotiations. ASL Receptive...

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