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Sep 13 2024HEALTH

"Can Anti-Violence Programs Really Make a Difference in Kansas City? "

The Kansas City Health Department's anti-violence programs have been under scrutiny, with some questioning their effectiveness in reducing violent crime rates in the city. However, Dr. Marvia Jones, the department's director, is convinced that they are making a difference - albeit slowly. According

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Sexual Assault: A Statewide Epidemic, But What's Being Done?

South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increas

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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

Healthcare in Hoosier Country: A Step in the Right Direction?

Think about it: Indiana consistently ranks among the worst in the nation in terms of overall health. But what if we told you there's hope on the horizon? The Lake County Health Department has received a whopping $4.87 million in state funding to improve the health of Hoosiers, and we take a closer l

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris Poster Sparks Violent Confrontation: A Tale of Hate, Politics, and Identity

In a disturbing incident, a 76-year-old man, Juan Bernal, was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree for allegedly attacking the owner of a New York City clothing boutique, Tanya Young Williams, over a large poster of Vice President Kamala Harris displayed in her window. But what sho

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Sep 10 2024POLITICS

Trump's Stumble: A Slip of the Tongue or Something More?

Former President Donald Trump is back in the news, but this time it's not for his political pronouncements. A recent video from a Trump rally has gone viral, and it's all about a verbal stumble. While discussing his plans to eliminate the Department of Education, Trump struggled to say the word '

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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Democrats' 'Law and Order' Tightrope: Rhetoric vs. Reality

Democrats are facing a tough balancing act. They're trying to convince voters they're tough on crime and immigration, but their actual policies haven't changed much. Is this just political maneuvering, or are they truly concerned about public safety? Polls show people are worried about crime,

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Sep 08 2024HEALTH

Salmonella Scramble: Are Your Eggs Safe?

Wisconsin health officials have issued a major recall of eggs after a salmonella outbreak sickened 65 people across nine states. The outbreak is linked to a farm in Wisconsin, where eggs were distributed to stores and restaurants in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The recall affects all types of

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Russia's Election Game:Is Democracy on the Menu?

The Biden administration is gearing up to slap sanctions on Russia, accusing them of trying to influence the 2024 election. Sounds familiar, right? They're alleging that Russia is using its state-backed media, RT, to spread propaganda and misinformation. But hold on, What exactly constitutes 'man

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Biden's Education Department: Mass Loan Forgiveness Scheme or Legal Farce?

In a brazen power play that reeks of desperation ahead of the midterms, President Biden is trying to bypass Congress and sneakily forgive nearly $147 billion in student loans through his Education Department. Seven Republican-led states are crying foul, suing the administration for what they claim

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Feeding Frenzy: Did COVID Relief Funds Get Swindled?

A Minnesota nonprofit, Feeding Our Future (FOF), is in hot water, accused of siphoning off a whopping $250 million in taxpayer dollars meant for hungry children during the pandemic. Over 70 people linked to the group face federal charges, with five already convicted of fraud. Allegedly, they cooked

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