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Elon Musk warns Republicans against standing in Trump’s way — or his

By THOMAS BEAUMONT, JULIET LINDERMAN and MARTHA MENDOZA Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A week after President-elect Donald Trump's victory, Elon Musk said his political action committee would "play a significant role in primaries." The following week, the billionaire responded ...

New Mexico’s oil income investments now surpass personal income tax revenue

By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Efforts by New Mexico to save and invest portions of a financial windfall from local oil production are paying off as state government income on investments surpasses personal income tax collections for the first time, according to a new ...

California to consider requiring mental health warnings on social media sites

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California, home to some of the largest technology companies in the world, would be the first U.S. state to require mental health warning labels on social media sites if lawmakers pass a bill introduced Monday. The legislation sponsored by state Attorney General Rob ...

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

By ANNA FURMAN Associated Press The results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election rattled the country and sent shockwaves across the world — or were cause for celebration, depending on who you ask. Is it any surprise then that the Merriam-Webster word of the year is ...