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May 24 2025OPINION

How Medicaid Changed Lives and Why It Shouldn't Go

Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of Americans. It's a program that offers healthcare support to those who need it most. Many people depend on it to manage chronic conditions, access prenatal care, and avoid crippling medical debt. Without it, the consequences can be severe. For instance, consider a time before Medicaid existed. A domestic worker, a mother of two,...

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May 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

Budget-Friendly Tech and Gadgets That Actually Work

There is a lot of uncertainty about how upcoming tariffs might affect prices. While people are waiting to see what happens, many are making lists of items they might need that won't break the bank. This is a good time to think about useful gadgets that are both affordable and reliable. In the past, a group of tech enthusiasts shared their favorite items that cost ...

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Apr 15 2025CELEBRITIES

Six Women, One Giant Leap: The First All-Female Space Crew

A group of six remarkable women, including the famous singer Katy Perry, embarked on a historic journey to space. They were part of a mission that marked the first time in over six decades that a manned rocket launch did not include a single man. This mission, known as NS-31, took off from a launch site in West Texas. The journey lasted about 10 and a half minutes, ...

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Apr 09 2025CELEBRITIES

Navigating Family Changes: Tallulah Willis' Insights

Tallulah Willis, the youngest child of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, has a unique perspective on blended families. She was a teenager when her mother, Demi Moore, began dating Ashton Kutcher. This period was challenging for Tallulah. She felt forgotten and struggled with the changes in her family dynamics. She has been open about how difficult it was to see her mother...

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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

Philadelphia's Unique Approach to Mental Health Crises

In Philadelphia, a unique team tackles mental health emergencies. This team is made up of police officers and therapists. They have a special focus on helping people in crisis. The team is called the Crisis Intervention Response Team, or CIRT for short. The team's members have personal experiences that drive them to help others. This makes their approach different fr...

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Apr 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech's Bright Spots: When Good Things Happen

Tech has been getting a lot of flak lately. It's easy to see why. Many people, including ourselves, have become jaded about the constant changes and annoyances that come with it. But every now and then, something happens that reminds us why we fell in love with technology in the first place. It's like finding a hidden gem in a pile of rocks. It's a breath of fresh ai...

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Feb 12 2025LIFESTYLE

Voices of Cleveland:Women's Views on their Changing Neighborhood

Imagine this: a group of women who've spent most of their lives in Cleveland, Ohio. They've seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of the city. These aren't just any women, though. They've been there for decades, seeing their neighborhoods transform as they've aged. They have a lot to say about what they've seen. Want to know their thoughts? The changes to the...

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands: How Canada Aids Decision Making for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Ever wondered how someone with an intellectual disability makes choices? Canada has a unique method to lend a hand. Researchers checked out seven individuals with varying degrees of intellectual disabilities across two Canadian provinces. Guess what they discovered? A common decision-making process where the person's wishes are balanced with their supporters' respons...

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Dec 16 2024LIFESTYLE

Unique Perspectives from Nudists: A Casual Visit to a Nudist Community

You might think that nudists have a weird lifestyle, but let's look at it from a different angle. Imagine growing up with a dad who was a nudist. That's what one person experienced. They remembered visiting a nudist community north of Houston. It was a family-friendly place, and everyone was just having fun, naked! The way they handled things was interesting. Everyb...

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Dec 01 2024POLITICS

Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Mixed Families Face Heartache and Hope

Vasily Bublikov, a half-Ukrainian, half-Russian Chicago resident, feels torn by the ongoing war. His family is split between the two nations, making the conflict personal. “It's like seeing my dad fight my mom, ” he said. The war hit a new high recently when Russia's President Putin threatened to use nuclear weapons. The U. S. allowed Ukraine to strike Russia with lo...

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