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Trump administration pushes to loosen rules for endangered species

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The Trump administration is proposing to end the long-standing “blanket rule” that automatically grants protections to species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The plan would require case-by-case decisions on safeguards for newly listed threatened species, altering how federal wildlife agencies apply conservation measures. The change is part of a broader review of environmental regulations that affect industry and land use. The proposal must go through public comment and may face legal challenges before it can take effect.

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Court halts Texas’ new congressional map ahead of 2026 elections

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A federal court has barred Texas from using a new congressional map in the 2026 elections, ordering the state to rely on the House district lines adopted in 2021. The ruling requires Texas election officials to organize candidate filings, ballots and voter assignments under the 2021 boundaries used in the 2022 midterms. The decision affects all U.S. House races in the state and shapes how campaigns and parties plan for the next election cycle.

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Texas schools ordered to remove classroom Ten Commandments

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A federal judge in Texas has ordered 14 public school districts to remove Ten Commandments displays from classrooms and blocked enforcement of a 2023 state law requiring the biblical text in every classroom. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed in September by 15 families of diverse faith backgrounds who argue the law violates the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause. The preliminary injunction halts the law statewide while the case proceeds in federal court and directs districts to remove existing displays and stop new installations.

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Salvation Army to distribute over 21,000 free holiday meals in Houston

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The Salvation Army of Greater Houston and the CMA CGM Foundation will distribute more than 21,000 free holiday meals on November 19, 2024, at the Aldine Westfield Corps in Houston. Over 50 volunteers from CMA CGM and CEVA Logistics will hand out non-perishable food boxes, available on a first-come, first-served basis to anyone in the community. The initiative is part of the CMA CGM Foundation’s “Giving Across North America Initiative,” which supports families facing economic challenges during the holiday season.

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‘Demon Slayer’ hits historic 100 billion yen milestone in Japan

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training” became the first Japanese film to exceed 100 billion yen in domestic box-office revenue in Japan, according to industry data. The animated feature, noted for its acrobatic, lightning-fast battles with demons and a kaleidoscopic castle setting with seemingly infinite floors, drew large audiences nationwide. Distributors expanded screenings across major cities and regional theaters as animators, sound designers, and marketing teams coordinated a wide release. Industry trackers compiled ticket sales to confirm the historic earnings milestone.

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Philippines denies reports of secret Palestinian flights

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The Philippine government has denied reports of clandestine flights bringing Palestinians into the country, stating that all international arrivals follow standard immigration and aviation procedures. Philippine authorities report no records of secret flights or irregular Palestinian entries and confirm coordination among the Department of Foreign Affairs, immigration, and aviation agencies. Palestinian authorities have launched their own investigation into alleged flight operations involving Palestinian passengers, and Manila says it is prepared to cooperate through official channels if formally requested.

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Eman Bacosa Pacquiao joins GMA-7’s Sparkle roster

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Boxer Eman Bacosa Pacquiao formally signed with Sparkle, the talent management arm of GMA-7, placing his entertainment projects under the network’s artist agency. Sparkle and GMA-7 executives witnessed the contract signing, which added Pacquiao to the broadcaster’s roster of talents. The agreement covers his bookings, promotions, and future appearances in network programs and events as he begins his showbiz career alongside his boxing pursuits.

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Texas takes fight over congressional maps to Supreme Court

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Texas officials appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court hours after federal judges blocked the state’s newly drawn Congressional map. The ruling halted use of the map in upcoming elections over concerns about compliance with federal voting laws and constitutional protections. State leaders argue the map is lawful and are asking the Supreme Court to overturn the lower court’s decision. The case affects how Texas allocates political power following population changes and could shape which district boundaries are used when voters select U.S. House representatives.

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Comelec to hold Marcoleta accountable over campaign spending report

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The Commission on Elections will issue a show-cause order to Sen. Rodante Marcoleta next week over possible inconsistencies in his declared campaign expenditures for the 2025 midterm elections in the Philippines. The order will require Marcoleta, a candidate in the upcoming polls, to explain his total reported spending compared with figures in his submitted campaign finance documents. Comelec’s campaign finance office will review his explanation and supporting records to determine compliance with election spending rules and decide whether further administrative or legal action is necessary under Philippine law.

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