GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION

Mar 08 2025HEALTH

Measles on the Rise: Why Are Cases Spiking in the SouthWest?

Measles cases are surging in the Southwest. West Texas is close to 200 cases, while New Mexico has seen a jump to 30 cases. Most of the affected are young, under 18, and unvaccinated. The outbreak in West Texas started late January. Since then, 198 people have been infected, and 23 have been hospitalized. A child died from measles, the first such death in a decade. ...

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

Hidden Hurts: Uncovering the Truth About Relationship Violence in China

Imagine this: you're in a relationship, and suddenly, things turn ugly. This isn't about arguments or disagreements. This is about real harm, both physical and emotional. This is intimate partner violence (IPV), and it's a big deal globally. In China, understanding the scope and patterns of IPV is crucial. Why? Because knowing where and how often it happens can help ...

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

Why Are Seniors Left Behind When Disasters Strike?

Older adults often face unique challenges when it comes to being ready for emergencies. A recent investigation involving 394 individuals aged 65 and older revealed some surprising facts. Only about 32. 5% of these seniors had moved their vehicles or household items to safer locations. Just 27. 2% had secured cabinets or large appliances. Worse still, less than 11...

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Feb 19 2025POLITICS

New York's Traffic Toll Plan: A Roadblock

The Trump administration recently pulled the plug on New York City's congestion pricing plan, which had just started to make drivers pay to enter Manhattan. This decision came from the U. S. Transportation Secretary, who argued that the federal government has control over the highways leading to Manhattan. The secretary said that the new tolls were unfair to drivers ...

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Breaking Barriers: Making IVF More Affordable

Imagine the frustration of wanting to start a family but being held back by infertility. This is a reality for many couples in the U. S. where about one in seven couples face this challenge. In vitro fertilization (IVF) can be a solution, but it comes at a high cost. We're talking $12, 000 to $25, 000 per cycle. That's a lot of money for something that might not work...

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Jan 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

VPN Apps Vanish from Indian Stores: What's Going On?

You might have noticed some of your favorite VPN apps, like Cloudflare’s 1. 1. 1. 1, disappear from India’s app stores. This happened because the Indian government ordered their removal. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued these removal orders, affecting apps like Hide. me and PrivadoVPN too. Apple and Google complied with these orders, referencing a demand from the ...

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

135 Nicaraguans Freed: A Victory or a Political Pawn?

The US government celebrated the release of 135 Nicaraguan political prisoners, now in Guatemala seeking refuge in other countries. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan called it a humanitarian victory, emphasizing that no one should be jailed for peacefully expressing themselves. But is this truly a triumph for freedom, or is it a calculated move with hidden mo...

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