POLITICS

May 01 2026POLITICS

Mental Health Care: A Costly Misstep and a Fight for Better Options

The state of mental health treatment in South Carolina is more than a public health issue; it’s an economic emergency. Every year, the United States loses about $343 billion because people with serious mental illnesses are forced into jails or emergency rooms instead of receiving proper psychiatric

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Lula Sets New Supreme Court Candidate After Senate Rejection

President Lula faces a setback when the Senate rejects his chosen justice. The move shows growing political tension in Brazil as the October election looms. Lula, who may run for a fourth term, must act quickly to keep his plan on track. A similar pause happened in the United States when Congress d

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Boston’s New 2% Real‑Estate Tax: A Push for Affordable Homes

The city’s mayor has moved a bill that would add a 2 percent fee on home sales above $2 million. The fee is aimed at raising money for low‑income housing, but critics say it will make doing business in Boston more expensive. The proposal was signed by the mayor after a city council vote that appr

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Legal Move Against Fauci: A New Twist

The recent indictment of former senior advisor David Mor — who worked closely with famed epidemiologist Anthony Fauci — has sparked debate over whether the case is about protecting government email rules or targeting Fauci. The Department of Justice, citing FBI Director Kash Patel, claims the charge

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Steel from Global Giant Helps Build Trump’s White House Ballroom

A large steel company in Luxembourg has been sending metal to the United States for a new ballroom at the White House, a project that President Donald Trump has championed. The firm says it is already on the move, having shipped 600 tonnes of steel so far, according to its chief financial officer wh

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May 01 2026POLITICS

New Limits on College Loans Aim to Cut Costs and Curb Overborrowing

The U. S. Education Department will enforce new rules on July 1 that cap how much students can borrow for graduate studies. These limits come from a federal law signed in July 2025 that reshaped the student‑loan system. The goal is to make college more affordable and simplify repayment for borrowers

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May 01 2026POLITICS

UN Holds Firm on US Payment, Says No Negotiation

The United Nations is insisting that the U. S. must pay its debt without any conditions. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres explained that the money owed is a mandatory contribution from member states. He said this obligation cannot be negotiated or altered. Earlier reports suggested Washingt

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Russia Turns to China for War Tech

Russian arms makers are now getting more than nine out of ten pieces of restricted equipment from China. This shift follows tighter European controls that block many supply routes, pushing Moscow to look eastward for support. The share of Chinese‑supplied tech has risen from roughly eight out of

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Senate Clash: A New Twist on the Spy‑Program Debate

Sen. Ron Wyden, a long‑time defender of privacy rights, has stirred the Senate by demanding that a secret court ruling be made public. The ruling, issued by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, criticized how the Trump administration used data collected by the National Security Agency. Wyden

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Cincinnati’s Chief Shake‑Up: What It Means for the City

A sudden change in leadership can reveal more about a city than any planned initiative. Cincinnati’s decision to let go of its long‑time police chief shows how politics can override experience and how that choice costs taxpayers. The story starts with two conflicting narratives: a letter from the

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