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  Trump Congratulates Mike Johnson For Winning House Speaker Vote Trump Congratulates Mike Johnson For Winning House Speaker Vote House Reelects Mike Johnson as Speaker Amidst Intense Negotiations Topline In a dramatic turn of events, the House voted on Friday to reelect Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as Speaker after a tense and closely contested session. Initially, Johnson faced significant resistance from a small but influential group of Republicans, prompting last-minute negotiations and intervention from President-elect Donald Trump. Despite the pushback, Johnson secured the votes needed to retain his position. The Vote and Negotiations Johnson’s reelection appeared uncertain during the first ballot. With all Democrats supporting Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Johnson could afford only one Republican voting against him. The vote was kept open as Johnson retreated to a private chamber to negotiate with Republican holdouts. These negotiations proved successful, as most of the dis...

US Surgeon General sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer US Surgeon General sounds alarm about link between alcohol and cancer Surgeon General Warns: Alcohol Consumption Increases Cancer Risk Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a significant advisory on Friday, emphasizing the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. The advisory highlights the urgent need for updated health warning labels on alcoholic beverages to raise awareness about this critical issue. Alcohol and Cancer: A Preventable Risk According to Dr. Murthy, alcohol is a well-documented, preventable cause of cancer, responsible for approximately 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer-related deaths annually in the United States. This figure surpasses the 13,500 alcohol-related traffic fatalities recorded each year. Despite these alarming statistics, many Americans remain unaware of the connection between alcohol and cancer. The Covid-19 pandemic saw an increase in alcohol consumption among Ameri...