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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Nurses Fighting for Fairness: A Look at HIV Care in the Philippines

Nursing groups have a big role to play in health care. They can set rules, help nurses grow, and push for fairness. This piece talks about how feminist ideas can help these groups do even more for people with HIV. Feminism is about respect, seeing the big picture, working together, and caring for o

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Government Cuts Billions in Wasteful Contracts

In a surprising move, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed that federal agencies have canceled or reduced 42 contracts worth $1. 5 billion over just five days. This action saved taxpayers $269 million. One of the contracts was for $1. 2 million to hire a full-time director for gen

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Trump's Risky Move: Using the Insurrection Act

Donald Trump has been talking about using the Insurrection Act. This is a law from 1807. It lets the president send in the military to stop riots or rebellion. But experts say there is no real rebellion happening. Instead, there are small protests against Trump's immigration policies. Michael Wolff

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Virginia Makes History with Its First Woman Governor

Virginia has taken a big step forward. For the first time ever, a woman is now governor. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, took the oath of office. This is a huge deal because Virginia has been led by men for centuries. Spanberger won against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears. She is now the 75th govern

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Unmasking the U. S. Role in Latin America: A History of Bullying

The U. S. has a long history of meddling in Latin American politics. This isn't a new trend. It has been going on for over 50 years. The U. S. has been involved in many countries. These include Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Grenada. They even backed dictators like Augusto Pinochet in Chile. Why did t

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Chicken Check: Why You Should Double-Check Your Fridge

Another food recall is making headlines, and this time it's about chicken. Suzanna’s Kitchen, a food processing company, is pulling back nearly 14, 000 pounds of grilled chicken fillets due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall affects products sold in seven states, so it's important to kno

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Jan 18 2026EDUCATION

The Ups and Downs of Learning from Home

Remote learning has been a hot topic since the pandemic hit. It was a tough time for many families, especially those with young kids. Kelly Marsh, a mom from Sewickley, had to juggle her toddler and kindergartner's online classes while working part-time. It was stressful, to say the least. Research

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Jan 18 2026OPINION

A Different Kind of Evil

A long time ago, someone found a German soldier's diary at a flea market in New York. It was hidden among other things, but the person noticed it because they were Jewish. The diary had photos of the soldier's life. There were pictures of him with his family, friends, and even a girlfriend. But ther

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Jan 18 2026SPORTS

Rams Face Tough Challenge Against Bears and Harsh Weather

The Los Angeles Rams are heading to Chicago for a playoff game against the Bears. It's not just the Bears they have to worry about, though. The weather is going to be really bad. It's going to be super cold, with temperatures dropping to around 10 degrees. There's also a chance of snow and strong wi

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Jan 17 2026EDUCATION

Why Families Are Choosing Cyber Schools Over Traditional Ones

Families in Pennsylvania are turning to cyber schools like Commonwealth Charter Academy (CCA) because traditional school districts aren't meeting their needs. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the shortcomings of both in-person and online programs offered by these districts. Instead of blaming cyber

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