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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Haiti's TPS Ends: What's Next for Haitian Immigrants?

The Department of Homeland Security has decided to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. This status, which has been in place for years, will officially end on September 2, 2025. The decision comes after a review of conditions in Haiti, which the U. S. government believes have improved eno

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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

Masai Ujiri's Departure: A New Era for the Raptors

Masai Ujiri's time with the Toronto Raptors has come to an end after 12 years. The team announced that Ujiri, who served as the vice chairman and president, is no longer with the organization. Ujiri led the Raptors to their first NBA championship in 2019 and made some bold moves, like trading for Ka

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Photos Lets You Switch Off AI Search: Here's How

Google Photos has introduced a new way to search through your pictures using AI, but not everyone likes it. Now, you can turn it off if you prefer the old way. The feature, called "Ask Photos, " was first introduced in late 2024. It was supposed to make finding photos easier by using AI to recogniz

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Jun 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Dress Up Digitally: Google's Doppl App and Its Virtual Fitting Room

Ever thought about seeing yourself in a new outfit before buying it? Google's Doppl app is here to make that happen. It's like having a digital fitting room right on your phone. You snap a full-body pic of yourself in good light and a simple stance, then upload a screenshot of the outfit you're curi

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

A Tiny Band-Aid for a Big Medicaid Wound

Republicans in the Senate are trying to fix a huge problem with a tiny solution. They want to cut $800 billion from Medicaid, a program that helps millions of Americans get healthcare. This could hurt many people, especially those in rural areas who rely on Medicaid to keep their hospitals open. So

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How New Medicaid Rules Could Change Healthcare for New Parents

In 2021, a big change happened with Medicaid. The American Rescue Plan let states give pregnancy Medicaid coverage for 12 months after birth. This is a huge deal for new parents. But how is this new rule working out? No one really knows yet. Medicaid is a big help for many people. It pays for healt

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Jun 27 2025SCIENCE

How Brain Cells Help You Switch Between Sleep and Wakefulness

The brain is a busy place, always working to keep you alert or help you sleep. It turns out that special cells called astrocytes play a big role in this switch. These cells are like tiny helpers in the brain. They talk to other brain cells using chemicals called neurotransmitters. One important neur

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

Health Insurance: The Unseen Struggle During COVID-19

In the US, many people are at risk of losing their health insurance, especially those on Medicaid. This issue, known as insurance churn, has been a problem for a while. Even after the Affordable Care Act helped more people get coverage, the risk of losing insurance is still high. The COVID-19 pande

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Jun 27 2025BUSINESS

A Hero for Small Businesses

In the middle of the COVID-19 storm, one person stood out. Saint Hung, the head of a financial tech company in New York City, did something amazing. He and his team helped over 35, 000 Asian American-owned businesses stay afloat. They did this by giving out protective gear, financial advice, digital

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Jun 27 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's Celebrity Draft Dodging Scandal Reveals Bigger Issues

Taiwan is facing a serious problem with its military reserves. A recent scandal involving celebrities dodging the draft has brought attention to the issue. Authorities have charged 28 people for helping 24 men avoid military service by faking medical conditions. This includes actors, influencers, an

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