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May 31 2025BUSINESS

Mine Safety Offices Saved from Closure: A Shift in Policy

The Trump administration has decided to keep 34 Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) offices open. These offices were initially marked for closure as part of a cost-cutting effort by the Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk. The decision to retain these offices is a signific

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May 31 2025BUSINESS

The Price of Deregulation: How Policy Shifts Impact Your Wallet

The current administration has been busy undoing regulations. One notable change involves credit card late fees. The previous administration had capped these fees, expecting to save Americans around $10 billion a year. This was mainly by reducing bank penalties. However, the current administration c

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May 31 2025EDUCATION

The Future of Learning About Death in a Changing World

The world is changing fast. Climate change is a big deal. It is affecting everything and everyone. This includes how we think about death and dying. Education about death is not new. But it needs a fresh look. Especially now. It is time to think about death in a way that connects us all. This includ

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May 30 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court Backs Trump's Move to End Immigrant Protections

The Supreme Court recently sided with the Trump administration. They allowed the suspension of a program that protected immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This program, started under Biden, let around 530, 000 immigrants live and work temporarily in the U. S. The court's decisio

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May 30 2025POLITICS

Cities Stand Firm Against Federal Pressure

The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have been highlighted in a federal list. These cities are known as "sanctuary cities. " They are places that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The Trump Administration has issued an executive order. This order demands that these cities cha

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May 30 2025POLITICS

Safety First: Mine Inspectors Keep Their Jobs

The Trump administration has decided not to close 34 Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) offices. This change of heart comes after earlier plans to shut down these offices as part of a broader effort to cut government spending. The Department of Labor made this announcement, stating that MS

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May 30 2025CRIME

A Man's Mental Health Clouds His Stalking Case Against Jennifer Aniston

A man who has been accused of stalking Jennifer Aniston has been found mentally unfit to face trial. This decision comes after a second psychiatrist confirmed the initial assessment of Jimmy Wayne Carwyle's mental state. Carwyle is accused of crashing his car into Aniston's Bel-Air home and has been

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May 30 2025POLITICS

Mistakes Galore: A Closer Look at the Controversial Health Report

The "Make America Healthy Again" report, once hailed as the top of the line in health science, is now under fire. It has been revealed that this report, submitted by the Health and Human Services Secretary, is full of mistakes. Among the 500 studies it cited, many are flawed or even non-existent.

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May 29 2025HEALTH

Healthcare: The Hidden Costs

Healthcare is a big deal. It's not just about doctors and nurses. There's a whole other side to it. The administrative costs are a huge part of the healthcare system. These are the costs that come from running the system, not from treating patients. This includes things like billing, insurance, and

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May 29 2025POLITICS

Harvard's Fight for International Students: A Legal Battle

Harvard University is in a tough spot. The government wants to stop the school from enrolling international students. This is a big deal because Harvard has a lot of students from other countries. The government said Harvard had 30 days to explain why it should keep its certification to enroll these

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