POLICIES

Jan 31 2025FINANCE

Investor Worries: 2025 Market Outlook Amid Trump Policies and Inflation

Investors need to put on their thinking caps because things aren’t as simple as they might seem. The market’s been hot, with the Federal Reserve tooting its own horn about soft landing, and the Trump administration promising business-friendly policies. But, let’s not get too excited just yet. This

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Jan 31 2025POLITICS

California's Budget: Smoke and Mirrors?

In early March, the governor of California said his state would have a balanced budget of $322 billion for the upcoming year, planning for a $363 million that would keep it balanced. This was said to be balanced, but the budget plan was based around a very thin margin. All

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Can Trump Boost NATO Defense Spending?

U. S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his desire for NATO members to increase their defense spending. He wants them to contribute 5% of their GDP to defense, a significant jump from the current 2% target set in 2014. Trump believes this will reduce the U. S. 's burden in protecting NATO

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Motherhood in Hard Times: Two Plays, Two Eras

They say time changes everything, but not always for the better. Two powerful plays, "Jordan" from 1992 and "Iphigenia in Splott" from 2015, bring to light the never-ending struggle of mothers living in poverty. Both plays tell the grim tales of babies who didn't make it due to insufficient help fro

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

The Struggle for Coverage: Breast Reduction Surgery and Insurance Hurdles

Imagine living with breasts so large that they cause daily back pain, skin irritation, and even self-esteem issues. This is the reality for those experiencing symptomatic breast hypertrophy. A common solution, reduction mammaplasty, has been proven effective in treating these symptoms and boosting p

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Stop the Presses: Student Loans Safe from Federal Aid Freeze

The White House put a halt on federal grants and loans on Monday, but don't worry, student loans are safe! The Department of Education clarified that the freeze won't affect college financial aid or student loans. The pause is a chance for the White House to review funding that doesn't match Preside

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Funding Science: The Road to Mars and a Booming Economy

Did you know that the plan to plant an American flag on Mars might lead to a brighter future for us all? President Trump hinted at this when he talked about sending astronauts to the red planet within the next decade. But before that can happen, NASA needs to solve some big problems, like how to kee

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

The Role of Medicaid in Ensuring Prenatal Dental Health

You might not think about it much, but taking care of your teeth before getting pregnant is really important. Poor dental health can lead to complications during pregnancy, like premature birth and low birth weight. But here’s the thing: not everyone has easy access to dental care, especially those

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Pro-Life Activists: What’s Next After Trump’s Help?

Every January, anti-abortion activists gather in Washington for the March for Life. This year, after the march, they attended the National Pro-Life Summit. Organized by Students for Life of America, the summit featured seminars, job fairs, and even a T-shirt pickup with slogans like “DEFUND PLANNED

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

First Week in Office: Trump's Bold Moves and New Challenges

President Trump's first week back in the White House was packed with actions that hint at what his next four years might look like. He started by pardoning over 1, 500 people involved in the Capitol attack, showing he's not holding back. Trump also ended security details for some former officials an

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