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Apr 23 2026OPINION

Virginia weighs risky dental cuts in budget squeeze

Virginia lawmakers face tough choices as they look for ways to balance the state budget. One proposal under review would limit Medicaid dental coverage for adults—a move that might seem like quick savings but could actually cost more in the long run. Research shows that when states cut dental benefi

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Behind the Scenes of the Kennedy Center Makeover

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is about to close for two years starting this summer, and the public is getting its first real look at why. Officials claim the renovations are long overdue, pointing to crumbling infrastructure like broken cooling systems and rusted support beams.

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Politics today: What some leaders push and why it might backfire

A well-known political planner recently suggested the Democratic Party should quietly reshape America’s government if they gain full control in 2028. His plan? Add two new states and expand the Supreme Court, all without public debate. This idea seems to ignore a basic rule in democracy: big changes

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

A New Way to Think About Fairness in Health Care

The idea of “Mindful Equity” suggests that fairness should be built into every step of policy making, not added later as a nice touch. In Canada, many health and social plans still treat equity as an afterthought, putting it on the side instead of making it a core driver. This approach is often symb

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Personalizing Health Apps with Personality Insight

Health apps are growing in popularity, helping people track fitness and receive reminders. These apps can become more useful if they speak to each user’s unique style. Researchers found that people with different personality traits prefer different app features. Using the Big Five personali

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

California Politics: Chaos, Claims and a Call for Clarity

The story begins in 2003 when California voters were asked to choose a new governor. The headlines were wild: photos of every hopeful, from serious lawmakers to Hollywood stars and even a famous comedian. The buzz grew as the campaign ended, with a front‑page picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger walking

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Health Secretary Promises to Release Vaccine‑Contract Details

Robert Kennedy, the U. S. Health Secretary, told senators that he plans to hand over a contract belonging to anti‑vaccine activist David Geier before the week ends. Geier works as a contractor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although he is listed in the Department of Health an

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

RFK Jr. Outshines Sen. Warnock on Rabies Talk

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stepped onto Capitol Hill for two Senate hearings and turned a sharp moment into a win over Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock, who tried to challenge him on health policy. First, RFK Jr. spoke with the Finance Committee about his agency’s budget and how former President Trump’s dea

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Apr 22 2026HEALTH

Healthy Habits: Why They’re Hard to Keep

Many people want to eat better, move more, and reduce the chance of diseases that can be avoided. Yet most of us struggle to turn those intentions into everyday actions. A recent study in the United States found that while 74 % of adults believe chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease can

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

Clinic attack leads to arrests

A security guard at a Bronx urgent‑care clinic was badly hurt by two people. The incident happened on April 14, around 2:30 p. m. , near Walton Avenue. The guard tried to stop a fight between the attackers, but they reacted violently. One attacker stabbed him with an unknown blade. The o

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