A cap on the federal tax deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT, was a controversial part of Trump's 2017 tax overhaul. LA Times

VOA VIEW: So he should.

Unless officials take action to develop new medications, drug-resistant infections could kill nearly 2 million people a year in 2050. LA Times

Cuffing season comes early this year, and an expert astrologer shares her insights on how and where to find a partner or keep a relationship rock steady based on your zodiac sign. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Dumb!

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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3 million-member union. New York Post

VOA VIEW: A big loss for Harris.

Among the wealthy elite, there is a growing preference away from owning a home. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Biden/Harris are at fault.

Fed officials kicked off rate cuts with a half-point reduction, confident that inflation is cooling and eager to keep the job market strong. New York Times

VOA VIEW: All to help Harris in November.

The secretary of state is making his 10th visit to the Middle East since the Oct. 7 attacks. Until now, he has met with officials in Israel each time. New York Times

VOA VIEW: He is not trusted in Israel and else ware.

Scientists continue to rethink the idea that moderate drinking offers health benefits. New York Times

In a new video that she shared on social media on Wednesday to promote her new book, former First Lady Melania Trump defended her past professional work as a high-end nude model. OANN

VOA VIEW: Tuff to admit if true.

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Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban announced his interest in buying the Fox News news network as well as Elon Musk’s social platform X, formerly Twitter. OANN

VOA VIEW: Cuban is too liberal.

Florida GOP Representative Anna Paulina Luna announced that her office received a “very serious shooting threat” on Wednesday. OANN

VOA VIEW: GOD protect her.

FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced that they have disrupted a second major Chinese hacking group, who goes by the name “Flax Typhoon.”  OANN

VOA VIEW: What's next.

The average cost of rent, utilities and energy adjusted for inflation grew faster than median home values in 2023 for the first time in 10 years, the Census Bureau estimates. Washington Times

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Certain drugs used to treat obesity and diabetes could also be used as a primary prevention method against heart attacks and stroke. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Good!

The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Tuesday were investigating the origin of suspicious packages that have been sent to or received by elections officials in more than 15 states, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or that any of the packages contained hazardous material. Washington Times

In 2019, Brandon McDowell was contacted by a sophomore in college who asked to buy Percocet, a prescription painkiller. Washington Times

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The House passed funding legislation that would shore up part of a $15 billion budget shortfall at the VA, but so far has no plans to provide the agency with the remaining billions it needs. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Why not all?

Back on the campaign trail for the first time since the second assassination attempt against him, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump told his supporters at a town hall-style event in Michigan that it turns out that being a former president running for office is a more "dangerous business" than race car driving and bull riding. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: A truism.

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages. CBS

VOA VIEW: It makes sense.

The House is voting Wednesday on a government funding measure with less than two weeks before a possible government shutdown. CBS

VOA VIEW: It's the same threat each time a funding threat comes up.

Guardrails on U.S. roads are typically tested against vehicles weighing up to 5,000 lbs. However, many electric vehicles weigh up to 30% more than that, raising safety concerns on whether guardrails would hold up in a collision. CBS

VOA VIEW: An EV problem that was not thought of before.

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Eight Russian military planes and four navy vessels, including two submarines, have come close to Alaska in the past week. CBS

VOA VIEW: Russia is testing Biden/Harris.

Though Stein claims her candidacy has a legitimate path to victory without relying on what she calls "war machine" dollars, her campaign has accepted support from Republican allies as she works to secure ballot access in multiple states CBS

VOA VIEW: Dems feel scared.

CEO Kelly Ortberg said affected employees would take one week of furlough every four weeks for the strike's duration and he and his team would take pay cuts. CNBC

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The two airlines can begin the process of closing their $1.9 billion merger. CNBC

Mortgage rates don't follow the Fed exactly, but they are influenced by policy and could move on Wednesday's news. CNBC

VOA VIEW: It' a political move to help Harris - wait before borrowing.

In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Johnson says he will use "a scalpel and not a sledgehammer" in deciding which IRA tax credits to try to roll back. CNBC

VOA VIEW: None should be the answer.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk threatened to sue the FAA after the agency said it would levy fines on the company for licensing and safety-related violations. CNBC

VOA VIEW: As he should.

FBI Director Christopher Wray assured Americans that the FBI is devoting all of its resources toward the attempts on former President Donald Trump's life. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Wray cannot be trusted.

The Secret Service is operating with around 400 fewer employees than authorized by Congress as the 2024 presidential election nears. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Biden/Harris doing.

Police and FBI investigations found no preliminary evidence that a pipeline explosion in Deer Park, Texas, on Monday were an act of terror, officials said. FOX News

General Motors said Wednesday it will offer adapters to allow EV drivers to use Tesla's Superchargers. UPI

VOA VIEW: It will make EVS better for sales, but still a bad buy.

The company that owns Tupperware, the iconic food storage and kitchen products business that has been around for nearly 80 years, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware on Tuesday, officials said. UPI

VOA VIEW: Bide/Harris fault.

A massive drone attack on Russia's Tver region to the northwest of Moscow overnight forced authorities to partially evacuate residents of a town and shut schools and kindergartens in a neighboring municipality. UPI

VOA VIEW: Russia pushed the issue.

The federal government on Tuesday released details on new plans to expand and strengthen the American healthcare workforce with a nearly $100 million investment for schools, and rural and tribal communities. UPI

VOA VIEW: Harris political money.

A tethered balloon over the Florida Keys will help border agents monitor for illegal activities. The AMO arm of the U.S. border protection agency will launch its "Argos 2" blimp-like system later this month. UPI

VOA VIEW: It has to be done.

A cabin pressure issue on a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City, Utah to Portland International Airport in Oregon forced the crew to make an emergency landing after 10 passengers suffered bloody noses and ears. UPI

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