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AMERICANALMANAC (Jack Newsome) - Hundreds of doodles pack Nevada water park and claim Guinness dog pool party mark

Nearly 300 poodle mixes turned a Nevada water park into a soggy celebration Sunday, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest dog pool party while raising funds for rescue. Two hundred ninety-six doodles and their families showed up at Cowabunga Canyon Vegas for Doodlepalooza 2026, an event sponsored by We Love Doodles and timed […] The post Hundreds of doodles pack Nevada water park and claim Guinness dog pool party mark appeared first on American Almanac .

Nearly 300 poodle mixes turned a Nevada water park into a soggy celebration Sunday, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest dog pool party while raising funds for rescue. Two hundred ninety-six doodles and their families showed up at Cowabunga Canyon Vegas for Doodlepalooza 2026, an event sponsored by We Love Doodles and timed to National Dog Week. UPI reported that a Guinness World Records adjudicator was on site and confirmed the new mark after the dogs filled the wave pool, splash pad, and other shallow water areas. The previous record stood at 277 dogs from a May pool party at a Florida park organized by Chewy. The Nevada turnout cleared that number by 19. Organizers framed the day as more than a splash-fest. Funds went to…Open

Who is Danielle Dunker and what was her response to the record being achieved?
Danielle Dunker is with Doodle Rescue USA and she stated that the record belongs to every dog and person who showed up for a larger purpose, providing a chance for doodle families to celebrate while helping raise awareness for dogs needing rescue, foster families, and forever homes.
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What was the stated purpose of the gathering at the Nevada water park aside from breaking a record?
The gathering aimed to raise funds for rescue, spotlight dogs waiting for foster homes and forever families, and help raise awareness for dogs in need of rescue.
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Who sponsored Doodlepalooza 2026 and which organization received funds raised during the event?
The event was sponsored by We Love Doodles and funds went to Doodle Rescue USA.
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How much did the Nevada turnout exceed the previous Guinness World Record for a dog pool party?
The Nevada turnout cleared the previous record by 19 dogs; the previous record was held by 277 dogs at a May pool party in a Florida park organized by Chewy.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Veteran Prince Harry plans private Remembrance Day observance after UK return

Prince Harry will skip national Remembrance Day events at London’s Cenotaph after his move back to Britain, with a source saying he wants no drama. The Duke of Sussex, a former British military pilot, is not joining the official Remembrance Sunday commemorations led by the royal family. A source close to the situation said he […] The post Veteran Prince Harry plans private Remembrance Day observance after UK return appeared first on American Almanac .

Prince Harry will skip national Remembrance Day events at London’s Cenotaph after his move back to Britain, with a source saying he wants no drama. The Duke of Sussex, a former British military pilot, is not joining the official Remembrance Sunday commemorations led by the royal family. A source close to the situation said he will most likely mark the day the way most veterans do, privately, at church or a local war memorial service. Page Six reported the account after Harry and Meghan Markle relocated to the United Kingdom last month with their children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5. King Charles III and Prince William are expected to attend the annual National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London. The royal…Open

Who are the members of Prince Harry's family that recently relocated to the United Kingdom?
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle relocated to the United Kingdom last month with their children, 7-year-old Prince Archie and 5-year-old Princess Lilibet.
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What is the reported stance of King Charles III and Prince William regarding the Sussexes' role within the royal family?
According to author Russell Myers, King Charles III and Prince William are "completely united" and "in sync" on the matter that the Sussexes do not represent the royal family. Specifically, Prince William reportedly believes that any personal connection Harry has with the King is entirely up to the King, but William himself will have no relationship with Harry and Meghan Markle in either a working or private capacity.
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When was the last time Prince Harry participated in the official national Remembrance Sunday commemorations with the royal family?
Prince Harry last took part in the official national Remembrance Sunday commemorations alongside the royal family in November 2019.
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How long did Prince Harry serve in the British military?
Prince Harry served in the British military for 10 years, spanning from 2005 to 2015.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Jonah Adams) - Trump administration mails $500 Obamacare refunds to nearly 1 million in 30 states

The Trump administration is mailing $500 Obamacare refund checks to nearly a million Americans in 30 states, returning surplus fees officials blame on Biden-era overcharges. The U.S. Treasury has begun issuing the one-time $500 checks, each paired with a personal letter from President Donald Trump, to more than 950,000 people who bought coverage through HealthCare.gov […] The post Trump administration mails $500 Obamacare refunds to nearly 1 million in 30 states appeared first on American Almanac .

The Trump administration is mailing $500 Obamacare refund checks to nearly a million Americans in 30 states, returning surplus fees officials blame on Biden-era overcharges. The U.S. Treasury has begun issuing the one-time $500 checks, each paired with a personal letter from President Donald Trump, to more than 950,000 people who bought coverage through HealthCare.gov and did not get taxpayer premium help. Fox News Digital reported that an administration official confirmed the mailings are underway across the 30 states that rely on the federal exchange. Residents in the 20 states that run their own marketplaces are not in line for a check. The money comes from surplus “user fees” charged to operate HealthCare.gov, what the White House…Open

Which government agencies are responsible for the distribution and management of these refunds?
The U.S. Treasury is the agency responsible for issuing the checks, while the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services runs the HealthCare.gov platform.
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What is the administration's reason for issuing these refunds now?
The Trump administration is returning the surplus fees, which officials blame on Biden-era overcharges. According to an administration official, the prior administration allowed the surplus cash from these fees to pile up instead of reducing the fee or returning the money to the taxpayers.
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Which states are included in the $500 refund mailings and which are excluded?
The refunds are being sent to residents in 30 states that rely on the federal exchange. These states include Texas (estimated 139,000 recipients), Florida (about 127,900), Ohio (roughly 65,700), North Carolina (58,200), and Michigan (55,100), as well as Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Residents in the 20 states that run their own marketplaces are not eligible for these checks.
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Who is eligible to receive the $500 Obamacare refund checks?
To be eligible, recipients must have purchased coverage through the HealthCare.gov platform, live in one of the 30 states that rely on the federal exchange, and did not receive taxpayer premium assistance (subsidies). Most eligible recipients earn above 400% of the federal poverty level, which is approximately $64,000 for a single person and $132,000 for a family of four.
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - What is your stance on the Cornell 7 case? Debate Batya Ungar-Sargon | Prove it!

NewsNation’s Batya Ungar-Sargon takes your questions and comments on the Cornell 7 case captivating the nation. "Prove It with Batya!" puts the hottest takes to the test as Batya Ungar-Sargon and guests from across the political spectrum make their case LIVE in a debate driven by facts (not just feelings). Viewers of the live stream join in with questions, data, and real-life experiences from across America, before casting their vote on who was able to "Prove It!" better.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Angela Paxton’s surprising message to Republican women | CUOMO Full Show

Chris Cuomo argues Congress is ignoring affordability while celebrating the bipartisan Senate passage of the “Protect College Sports Act.” He says the bill primarily protects wealthy universities and institutions while limiting how much players can make, and questions why Congress is focusing on college sports instead of medical costs, healthcare, credit card rates and other issues affecting families. Angela Paxton, the soon-to-be-ex-wife of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, is urging Republican women in Texas to stick with their “team” and vote GOP despite the allegations that led to his impeachment as attorney general. Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross and conservative radio host Jason Rantz debate. On Tuesday, top tech…

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Disrupting accepted history

“Unreported” host Meagan Medick comments on how the narrative around new discoveries challenging accepted history is similar to the UFO disclosure effort. Watch this full episode of "Unreported": https://youtu.be/Qko_UnZq-ZY #ancienthistory #ancientcivilizations #history

NYTIMES (Mihir Zaveri and Dana Rubinstein) - Landlords Release Emails and Texts in Lawsuit Over Mamdani’s Rent Freeze

The communications were revealed as part of a lawsuit challenging the rent freeze on rent-stabilized units in New York City, which went into effect on Thursday.

YOUTUBE (CNN) - Family of Renee Good sues US government and Trump officials over her death

The family of Renee Good, an American woman shot and killed during an ICE operation in Minneapolis in January, is suing the US government and Trump administration officials, alleging she posed no threat to federal agents when she was shot. DHS had previously claimed Good attempted to weaponize her vehicle against agents. Her partner and her brother are seeking damages for wrongful death, battery, assault and other charges.