LEGAL PROTECTIONS

Jun 24 2025BUSINESS

Love and Money: Jeff Bezos' Big Wedding Plans

Jeff Bezos is getting married again, and this time, he's making sure his money is safe. He's worth a lot, and he doesn't want to lose half of it if things don't work out. His wedding to Lauren Sanchez is going to be huge, costing millions. But before they say "I do, " they had to sort out a prenup. Bezos' first marriage ended badly. His ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott, got...

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

A Legal Pause on Ending Migrant Entry Program

The Trump administration's attempt to close a program that allowed migrants from certain countries to enter the U. S. legally has hit a snag. A judge has temporarily blocked the shutdown, which would have affected migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti. These migrants had been allowed to enter the country through the program, stay temporarily, and even w...

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Mar 22 2025POLITICS

A Shift in U. S. Immigration Policy

The U. S. Department of Homeland Security has made a significant move. It is ending legal protections for about 532, 000 people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. These individuals arrived in the U. S. since October 2022. They came with financial backers and received two-year permits to live and work in the country. The decision affects people who are alrea...

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Feb 28 2025HEALTH

Smoke-Free Lives: How State Policies Impact LGBTQ+ Youth

In 2023, a big study was done to see how state laws affect the smoking habits of LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. The focus was on whether having strong legal protections for LGBTQ+ people makes a difference in how many of them smoke cigarettes or use e-cigarettes. The study looked at data from 1, 255 LGBTQ+ individuals aged 15 to 31. The researchers scored each state ...

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