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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Migrant Women: Trapped Between Jobs and Danger

Migrant women often face a tough reality. They struggle to find stable jobs. This puts them at risk of gender-based violence (GBV). Many studies show this problem. But there are big gaps in what we know. A recent review looked at 50 studies. It found that bad jobs make migrant women more likely to f

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's President Faces Tight Spot After Trump Talks

Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro, is in a tough spot. He wanted to leave his country but had some big asks. He spoke with U. S. President Donald Trump last month. Trump said no to most of what Maduro wanted. Maduro asked for a clean slate. He wanted legal protection for himself and his family. He

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

A Guardsman's Fight for Life After Washington Shooting

A young soldier, Andrew Wolfe, is holding on tight to life after a shocking attack near the White House. He showed a thumbs-up sign and wiggled his toes when medical staff checked on him. This small sign of hope comes after a terrible event that left another Guardsman, Sarah Beckstrom, dead. The tw

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

New Jersey Stands Firm on Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns

New Jersey's health department is sticking to its guns. They want all newborns to get the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. This decision comes as a federal panel, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is thinking about changing the rules. Seven states, including New Jersey, have teamed up. Th

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

Medicare's New Rules: A Big Win for Insurers, But What About Patients?

Medicare Advantage insurers are celebrating a major victory with new rating rules. The Trump administration has revived a bonus system that rewards insurers with high ratings. This change means insurers could see a $13 billion boost. But what does this mean for patients? The new rules bring back th

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

A New Leader for U. S. Vaccine Policies

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services made a significant change recently. They picked Kirk Milhoan, a doctor who specializes in children's heart health, to lead a key group. This group gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines. The group is meeting soon t

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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

Santa Rosa's Parking Garage: A Battle Over Surplus Land

In a recent legal showdown, a California court backed Santa Rosa's plan to sell a downtown parking garage. The case, which started nearly three years ago, was all about whether the city followed the rules in declaring the garage as surplus property. The garage, known as Garage 5, is located on Thir

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

A Silent Threat: The Hepatitis B Vaccine Debate

Hepatitis B is a sneaky virus. It can hide in the body for years without showing any signs. This makes it dangerous because people might not even know they have it until it's too late. The virus can cause serious problems like liver failure and cancer. Babies are especially at risk. If they get infe

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Dec 01 2025OPINION

Utah's Smart Move: Fixing Homelessness One Person at a Time

Utah is tackling homelessness in a fresh way. Instead of just throwing money at the problem, they're focusing on each person. This means looking at what each individual needs and making a plan just for them. It's not about filling beds in shelters or checking boxes. It's about real change. Right no

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

Why Vaccines Don't Cause Autism: A Science-Based Look

Vaccines have been a hot topic for years, especially when it comes to autism. Recently, a high-ranking health official suggested that vaccines might be linked to autism. This claim is not new, but it's important to look at the facts. Back in the late 1990s, a study by Andrew Wakefield claimed that

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