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Returning Power to States & Parents: How the Trump Administration’s 2025 Education Reforms Are Resetting the System

(LOOTPRESS) – In 2025, the Trump administration has embarked on perhaps the most sweeping overhaul of federal education policy in decades. With a focus on restoring parental empowerment, state control, and streamlined federal functions, the reforms championed by Education Secretary Linda McMahon are more than administrative tweaks—they represent a fundamental shift in how the federal government supports American education.

Why These Reforms Matter
For years, critics argued that the federal

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QVC Surges on TikTok as Live Shopping Revival Gains Momentum

(LOOTPRESS) – In a surprising yet strategic digital comeback, QVC is finding massive success on TikTok — proving that what’s old can very much become new again in the fast-moving world of social media commerce.
The iconic home-shopping network, long associated with cable TV, has rapidly evolved into a TikTok sensation as livestream shopping explodes across the platform. With TikTok Shop pushing creators and brands into real-time product demos, QVC’s decades of experience selling live has

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Jim Justice, Wife Reach Multimillion-Dollar Tax Settlement with IRS

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Former West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his wife, Cathy Justice, have agreed to pay more than $5 million in long-standing federal tax liabilities following a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service, according to newly filed court records.
The settlement was finalized on Nov. 24 — the same day the lawsuit was filed — in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia, documents reviewed by USA TODAY show.
$5.1 Million in Back Taxes Dating to 2009



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Virginia State Police seek missing high school coach facing child pornography charges

VIRGINIA (LOOTPRESS) – Virginia State Police are searching for Travis L. Turner, 46, of Appalachia, who is wanted on multiple child exploitation charges.
Turner, the head football coach at Union High School, faces five counts of possession of child pornography and five counts of using a computer to solicit a minor. Additional charges are pending, authorities said.
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Treasurer Pack Returns $20 Million Back to West Virginia Taxpayers

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – State Treasurer Larry Pack transferred $20 million to West Virginia’s General Revenue Fund. This significant transfer stems from interest earnings accrued through the Office’s investments within the West Virginia Board of Treasury Investments (BTI).
The $20 million will be available for Fiscal Year 2026. Treasurer Pack hopes these dollars will be utilized to eliminate the state income tax on tips and overtime.
“This transfer is a testament to our administration’s

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West Virginia Turnpike expected to see nearly three quarters of a million vehicle transactions over Thanksgiving holiday season

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Officials for the West Virginia Turnpike expect 740,000 vehicle transactions on the Turnpike over the Thanksgiving holiday season that runs from Tuesday, November 25, 2025, through Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Thanksgiving week is historically one of the busiest travel times on the Turnpike. In 2024, there were 754,405 total transactions on the Turnpike, which exceeded estimates of 715,000.
Wednesday before Thanksgiving and Sunday after the holiday are typically the

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Governor and First Lady Morrisey Announce Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Governor Patrick Morrisey and First Lady Denise Morrisey happily invite families from across West Virginia to join them for the official Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at the West Virginia Capitol Complex on Thursday, December 4. Starting at 6 p.m., the free festivities take place on the Capitol steps facing Kanawha Boulevard.
“As we begin this blessed month celebrating the birth of Christ, we are looking forward to having West Virginians join us in

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Permit issued for Kanawha solar project

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued a certificate Monday to permit a solar power project in Kanawha County.
Mammoth Solar, LLC filed an application on June 30 and asked for a waiver of a hearing on the project. The Commission staff agreed with the application.
The 90-megawatt solar generating facility would consist of approximately 193,000 individual solar photovoltaic modules and would interconnect with an existing Appalachian Power Kanawha River

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On This Day in American History — November 25

November 25 features some of the most consequential moments in American and world history — including a major Revolutionary War milestone, the commissioning of the Navy’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, and the nation’s solemn farewell to a fallen president.

From battlefield triumphs to scientific innovation, this date highlights the sweeping arc of American resilience and leadership.
Below are ten significant events that took place on November 25.

1. 1783 — British Troops Evacuate New

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One person dead after vehicle strikes tree in West Virginia

BERKELEY COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 34-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched at approximately 4 a.m. on November 22, 2025, to the intersection of Butts Mill Road and Ferrels Ridge Road, where a 2012 silver Ford F-250 had struck a tree.
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