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Feb 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Kids Lost in the Feed: A Legal Fight Over Social Media

A California woman is set to speak in court this Wednesday about how growing up on Instagram and YouTube hurt her mental health. She started using the apps at ages six and nine, and later blamed them for depression and body image worries. Her lawyers argue that the companies profited by targeting ki

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

A Fresh Look at ICE and the Cost to Communities

The new poll shows that about two‑thirds of Americans now view ICE, the federal immigration agency, with suspicion. This shift comes after a recent shooting in Minneapolis and is tied to how some politicians and the media talk about immigration enforcement. Many voters originally supported str

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Jan 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Dallas Steps Up to Protect Pets in the Cold

Dallas Animal Services was busy during the recent cold snap. They got 401 calls about pets left out in the freezing weather. Most of these calls were about dogs without proper shelter. Daniel Alvarado, who oversees field operations, shared that officers checked on 341 of these cases. They gave out 6

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Jan 21 2026CRYPTO

Global Lottery Gets a Crypto Makeover

LottoBlokk is shaking up the lottery world. It's the first global lottery using crypto and blockchain. Starting June, anyone over 18 can join, except where it's not allowed. This isn't your usual lottery. It's powered by LottoCoin (LTBK) and uses the BASE blockchain. Tickets cost $2, and winners get

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Jan 19 2026POLITICS

New Rules for Visas: 75 Countries on the List

The United States has decided to stop giving out immigrant visas to people from 75 countries. This includes Somalia, Haiti, Iran, and many others. The reason? These countries have a high number of people who use public benefits, like food stamps and healthcare, once they move to the U. S. This deci

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Jan 16 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Queen and Glastonbury: A Clash of Values

Brian May, the iconic guitarist of Queen, has made it clear that the band won't be playing at Glastonbury anytime soon. His reason? Politics. May has been vocal about his disagreement with Michael Eavis, the festival's founder, over badger culling. Badger culling is a hot topic in the UK. It's a go

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

How States Can Fix the Broken Welfare System

The American Dream promises that hard work leads to a better life. However, for many people trying to escape poverty, this isn't the case. The welfare system, meant to help, often holds them back. It discourages work and traps families in a cycle of dependency. To fix this, states need to take the l

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Jan 10 2026FINANCE

Money Moves: Keeping Track of Cash Across Borders

The U. S. Treasury Department is stepping up its game to monitor money moving out of the country. This isn't about stopping people from sending money to their families abroad. It's about making sure the cash isn't coming from shady sources, like welfare fraud or stolen funds. Some banks and money t

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Recovering Lost Funds: A Plan to Boost Defense Spending

The U. S. Treasury Secretary has a bold plan to fund a massive defense budget increase. The idea? Recover money lost to fraud, waste, and abuse. This isn't just any plan—it's a strategy to tap into funds that have been mismanaged or stolen, particularly from welfare programs. Minnesota is at the ce

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Money Mess: A Closer Look at the Welfare Fraud Scandal

The U. S. Treasury is stepping up its game to tackle a massive welfare fraud case in Minnesota. Secretary Scott Bessent made it clear that recovering stolen money and punishing those involved is a top priority. The scandal, which has been called one of the worst in U. S. history, saw billions of dol

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