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Sep 18 2024POLITICS

The Silent Crisis: A City's Struggle with Immigration and More

In the heart of Ohio, a city called Springfield has been thrust into the national spotlight due to unfounded claims of migrants eating cats and dogs. Behind this chaos, the city is facing a silent crisis - a sudden and rapid growth in population that is putting a strain on local services. The influx

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Sep 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

A New Horizon for Offshore Wind Power in the Gulf of Maine

The US Department of Interior has set an auction date of October 29th for the first-ever sale of offshore wind energy leases in the Gulf of Maine. This significant move marks a major step forward in the country's efforts to transition to cleaner, renewable energy sources. The auction, which includes

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

A Health Care Dilemma: States' Immigration Laws Pose Challenges for Patients and Providers

In the United States, healthcare providers face a crucial decision: should they ask patients about their legal status? The debate has intensified in recent years, with various states introducing laws requiring healthcare providers to verify a patient's immigration status. Laws in Florida and Texas a

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

Universal Health Care: A Step Towards Prosperity

In a resurfaced video clip, Amish Shah, the Democratic nominee for Arizona's 1st Congressional District, passionately advocates for universal single-payer health care. The 2019 town hall, hosted by the Phoenix Democratic Socialists of America and the Progressive Democrats of America, featured Shah a

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Sep 17 2024HEALTH

A New Frontier in Youth Mental Health Care: South Carolina Paves the Way

In the past, South Carolina has fallen short in providing adequate mental health services for its most vulnerable youth. Many have ended up in the juvenile justice system, which, unlike a specialized treatment center, is not equipped to handle the unique needs of these young people. However, on a re

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

The Secret Service's Wake-Up Call: A Call for Change Amidst Growing Threats

As the United States Secret Service continues to grapple with the recent threats to President Donald Trump's life, the agency's acting director, Ronald Rowe, has called for a "paradigm shift" in the way the agency operates. The comments come on the heels of a dramatic increase in threats against Tru

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Sep 17 2024HEALTH

Superbug Apocalypse: The Devastating Consequences of Antibiotic Resistance

The world is on the brink of a catastrophic crisis. According to a new study, nearly 40 million people could die from antibiotic-resistant superbug infections by 2050. The staggering number is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). But what exactly is AMR

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Sep 16 2024HEALTH

Unmasking Biases: The Power of Art in Rehumanizing Canadian Healthcare

The H.E.A.L. Healthcare project is a groundbreaking initiative that combines art and science to address the long-standing issue of biases in Canadian healthcare. Led by The Health Arts Research Centre (HARC) and the National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH), this project brings tog

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Sep 16 2024HEALTH

Lowcountry Hope: A Community's Fight Against Infant and Maternal Mortality

Infant and maternal mortality rates in South Carolina are still above the national average, despite a decrease in 2021. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control reports that over 300 infants died in 2022, with birth defects, premature birth, and sudden infant death syndrome

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Sep 16 2024HEALTH

The Dark Side of Recovery: B. C. Takes a Step Towards Secure Care for Brain Injury and Mental Illness

As the Province of British Columbia takes action to address the rising tide of concurrent mental-health and addiction challenges, it's crucial to question the assumptions behind this new approach. What if the notion that secure facilities and involuntary care are the answer to this complex problem i

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