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"Target Hits Rock Bottom: Sales Plummet, Layoffs Mount, and Consumer Boycotts Deepen Crisi

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Target is facing one of the toughest periods in its history as the retail giant’s financial troubles deepen in 2025. The company's latest quarterly report revealed another drop in sales, marking a streak of declining revenue that has persisted for several years. Target recently cut its full-year profit guidance and announced plans to lay off 1,000 corporate employees as part of aggressive cost-cutting strategies. Despite initiatives to revamp merchandising and improve the shopping experience, the company expects sales to continue declining for the remainder of the year.Several factors contribute to Target's struggles. Consumer boycotts, triggered by the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, have cost the company over $20 billion in market value and severely reduced foot traffic. Additionally, competition from Amazon, Walmart, and Costco has intensified, while inflation and uncertain economic conditions have dampened consumer spending. Target's CEO Bri...

Americans Say Goodbye to Iconic Blue USPS Mail Collection Boxes Amid Security Upgrades

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Across the United States, the iconic blue USPS mail collection boxes that have long dotted neighborhoods are being removed or upgraded as part of a nationwide effort to enhance postal security and protect mail carriers. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service launched Project Safe Delivery in 2023 to combat increasing postal crimes and threats against letter carriers. Since then, many blue mailboxes—particularly those damaged or vandalized—have been taken down or replaced with high-security collection boxes designed to prevent mail theft. While some communities have express9ed concern over the disappearance of these familiar blue boxes, the Postal Service says the changes are necessary to ensure the safety Story of mail carriers and secure mail deposits. The removal of traditional boxes is also a response to incidents where postal employee master keys have been stolen or obtained under duress, allowing criminals to access mail contents.The Postal Service encourages customers to use alter...

DART Launches New Touchscreen Ticket Machines to Simplify Fare Purchases Across North Texas

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is rolling out new touchscreen ticket vending machines (TVMs) at rail stations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area to make buying transit passes faster, easier, and more convenient for riders. The upgraded machines feature larger screens with clearer instructions and support multiple payment options including cash, credit and debit cards, as well as mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Wallet. These next-generation machines also allow passengers to check their GoPass account balances and recent transaction history, purchase Day Passes or 3-Hour Passes, and buy or reload GoPass Tap cards. For riders who pay cash but machines cannot provide change, vouchers with QR codes are issued and redeemable at any TVM. The multilingual interface and audio assistance ensure accessibility to a broad range of users, including those with disabilities.The new TVMs are part of DART’s ongoing efforts to modernize its fare system and enhance the customer experienc...

Dallas Cowboys Part Ways With Former Fifth-Round Pick Damone Clark

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The Dallas Cowboys have released linebacker Damone Clark, a former fifth-round draft pick from LSU in the 2022 NFL Draft. Clark, who spent five seasons with the team and started 26 games—including all 17 regular-season games in 2023—was waived on November 18, 2025. The release comes amid defensive roster changes, including the activation of defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey from injured reserve. Clark, 25, had a strong start to his career, recording a career-high 109 tackles in the 2023 season, but was inactive for the recent Monday Night Football game. Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer expressed support for Clark, emphasizing that his career is still in its early stages and encouraging him to embrace new opportunities. The move, while tough, is viewed as a chance for Clark to find a fresh start with another team. The Cowboys are continuing to adjust their defense as they push toward the season's remainder. Story By Donnell Ballard

Daughter of Rev. Jesse Jackson Reports He’s Doing Better After Hospital Stay

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Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson is showing signs of improvement after being admitted to a Chicago hospital earlier this month. His family confirmed that Jackson, 84, is in stable condition and breathing without the assistance of machines. The Rainbow PUSH Coalition released a statement saying he is under observation and receiving appropriate treatment for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative condition affecting movement, balance, and eye control, which he was diagnosed with earlier this year. Jackson’s daughter emphasized that this is not a tragic moment but one of triumph, expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support and prayers from the public. Despite recent health challenges that have affected his abilities to speak and keep his eyes open, the family remains hopeful and is closely monitoring his condition. Jackson’s legacy as a protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a tireless advocate for racial equality and justice continues to inspire m...

Trump Administration’s New Housing Policy Could Displace 170,000 Homeless Americans

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The Trump administration is facing backlash after announcing sweeping changes to federal homeless housing programs that could jeopardize shelter assistance for more than 170,000 people nationwide. The new policy shifts federal funding priorities away from permanent supportive housing, a model known for helping individuals transition out of homelessness, toward temporary shelters and local control initiatives. Housing advocates warn the move could reverse years of progress in reducing chronic homelessness, particularly in states like California, Texas, and New York, where housing shortages remain critical. Critics argue the policy is politically motivated, targeting cities with liberal leadership while neglecting evidence-based solutions.White House officials defended the changes, saying the new approach will “restore accountability” and encourage local innovation. However, mayors and nonprofit groups fear thousands could be pushed back onto the streets as federal funding realigns earl...

Federal Judge Orders Texas School Districts to Remove Ten Commandments Displays Amid ACLU Lawsuit

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federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction requiring multiple Texas public school districts to remove Ten Commandments displays from their classrooms by December 1, 2025. The order responds to a lawsuit filed in September by a coalition of multifaith and nonreligious families represented by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas and other advocacy groups. The families argue that the state law mandating the displays violates the U.S. Constitution’s Establishment Clause, which prohibits government endorsement of religion.U.S. District Judge Orlando L. Garcia ruled that displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms is unconstitutional under the current Texas law, Senate Bill 10 (S.B. 10). He emphasized the difficulty in preventing students from being subjected to unwelcome religious displays without blocking enforcement of the law in the named school districts. The injunction covers 14 districts that had installed or were preparing to install the posters d...