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America’s oldest racetrack closes as horse racing sees a modern resurgence

America’s oldest racetrack closes as horse racing sees a modern resurgence

After more than 170 years of operation, Freehold Raceway, America’s oldest racetrack, has held its last race. The New Jersey track, owned by Penn Entertainment, officially closed its doors on the last weekend of 2024, ending an era marked by declining attendance, shrinking revenues and failed attempts to obtain a license to the casino. “Unfortunately,…

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Ukraine blocks the transit of Russian gas to Europe, ending decades of energy dominance

Ukraine blocks the transit of Russian gas to Europe, ending decades of energy dominance

On New Year’s Day, Ukraine officially cut off the flow of Russian natural gas to several European countries, marking the end of Moscow’s long-standing dominance of European energy markets. The move, which had been widely anticipated, comes as the five-year transit agreement between Russia and Ukraine expired without renewal amid the ongoing war between the…

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John Thune prepares to lead Senate majority amid political challenges

John Thune prepares to lead Senate majority amid political challenges

John Thune’s political career has been defined by resilience, strategic thinking, and the ability to tackle complex challenges. After ousting Sen. Tom Daschle, the influential Democratic majority leader, in 2004, Thune quickly faced one of his toughest battles: preventing the closure of Ellsworth Air Force Base, a key economic pillar in his home state of…

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New York City’s congestion pricing will begin amid legal challenges

New York City’s congestion pricing will begin amid legal challenges

Cars traveling through Manhattan will face new tolls starting just after midnight on January 5, 2025, as New York City implements the nation’s first congestion pricing plan. However, the plan continues to face legal challenges, particularly from the state of New Jersey, which argues that the program could lead to environmental damage and economic consequences…

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