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Jul 19 2025HEALTH

Celebrating Black Moms: A Fresh Look at Health and Happiness

When we talk about Black moms' health, it's usually all doom and gloom. We hear a lot about the bad stuff, like how Black moms face more risks and challenges. But that's not the whole story. Black moms also have stories of joy, strength, and thriving. It's time to focus on those stories too. For a

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Wasted Shots: How U. S. Missed the Mark on Mpox Vaccines for Africa

A big chance to help was lost. Almost 800, 000 doses of mpox vaccine, promised to African nations, are now useless. They expired because they weren't sent in time. This was part of a bigger plan by the Biden team. They wanted to send over 1 million doses to Africa. But, only a small part of that pro

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

New Rules Lock Up Immigrants Longer

The Trump administration has introduced a new rule. It stops many immigrants from getting bond hearings. These are people who entered the U. S. without proper documents. Now, they must stay in detention while waiting for deportation. This process can take a long time, even years. An ICE spokesperso

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Pam Bondi's Leadership: A Critical Look

Pam Bondi, the current Attorney General, is under fire for her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and other controversies. Her leadership has been questioned due to a series of missteps and failures. The Department of Justice (DOJ) under her leadership has a poor track record in court, winning onl

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's Winning Streak: What's Happening to the Education Department?

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They let the Trump administration fire about 1, 400 workers from the Education Department. These workers did important jobs. They gave money to schools and students. They also made sure everyone's rights were protected. Now, a lot of that work will sto

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Jul 15 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Unusual Move: What It Means for Education

The Supreme Court recently made a surprising decision. They allowed the Trump administration to fire around 1, 400 Education Department employees. These workers handled important tasks. They gave money to schools and students. They also protected civil rights and access for people with disabilities.

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Jul 12 2025POLITICS

Texas Floods Highlight Fema's Struggles

Texas is still cleaning up after recent heavy rains and floods that killed over 120 people. Meanwhile, former officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) are raising alarms. They say the agency is stretched too thin and lacks resources to handle multiple disasters at once. Many ke

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Jul 12 2025HEALTH

How Money and Race Affect Heart Emergency Care

When someone's heart stops outside a hospital, quick action is key. But not everyone gets the same help. A recent study looked at how money and race play a role in who receives life-saving heart medicines. First, let's talk about the basics. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a serious event.

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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

Texas Floods Raise Questions About Emergency Response

Texas is still reeling from the recent floods. Over 120 people lost their lives, and 160 are still missing. This disaster has put a spotlight on how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) operates. The Trump administration has made some changes to Fema's procedures. One big change is that t

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Jul 10 2025WEATHER

Texas Floods: Did Staffing Shortages Worsen the Disaster?

In July 2025, central Texas faced devastating flash floods, leading to over 100 deaths. Many pointed fingers at President Donald Trump's administration, blaming staffing cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS) for the high death toll. However, the facts tell a more complex story. The NWS did iss

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