POLICY

Jan 24 2025EDUCATION

Kids and Phones: Should Schools Ban Devices?

Imagine a school day without smartphones. Governor Hochul wants just that for students in grades K-12. She believes this can help free kids from the constant buzz of social media and the mental health pressures that come with it. But is it that simple? Smartphones can be a huge distraction in class

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Birthright Citizenship: What’s the Story?

President Trump’s recent order aims to change the rules on who can automatically become a US citizen. He wants to stop children born to undocumented immigrants from getting citizenship. This goes against the 14th Amendment, which says anyone born in the US is a citizen. Lawyers and judges are now de

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Jan 23 2025FINANCE

China Boosts Stock Market with New Investment Rules

China's financial regulators have introduced a series of measures to encourage big state-owned funds and insurers to buy more stocks. The aim is to support a struggling stock market. On Thursday, the chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, Wu Qing, announced that large insurance comp

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Deportation Plans: A Test for Detention Centers

President Trump's ambitious plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants is facing a significant hurdle: space. The current capacity of immigration detention centers is around 41, 000 beds, but there are an estimated 11. 7 million people living in the U. S. illegally. To achieve his goals, Tru

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Work Rules for Medicaid: Trump's Pick Speaks Out

Russell T. Vought, President Trump’s pick for the Office of Management and Budget, shared his thoughts with Senate lawmakers on Wednesday. He expressed support for work requirements for low-income Americans who depend on government-funded health insurance like Medicaid. This was a policy pushed by P

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Refugees Left Stranded after U. S. Travel Ban

Imagine you've been fleeing danger and waiting for years to start a new life in America. Many refugees had already been approved and booked their flights. But this week, the Trump administration hit the pause button on refugee travel. Thousands are now stuck, including over 1, 600 Afghans who helped

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Jan 23 2025HEALTH

Australia's Maternity Care: Is It Really Woman-Centred?

In 2019, Australia rolled out a new national maternity strategy called Woman-centred care: Strategic directions for Australian maternity services. This policy is all about making sure moms-to-be feel safe, respected, and have plenty of choices when it comes to their care. It's based on four key valu

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

A New Law Hits Trump’s Desk: What it Means for Immigration

The House just passed the Laken Riley Act, a tough immigration bill named after a young woman killed by an undocumented immigrant. This law focuses on detaining immigrants who commit nonviolent crimes like theft. It's expected to be the first bill President Trump signs after returning to the White H

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

Birthright Citizenship Shift: Who’s Affected?

President Trump's recent announcement aims to adjust birthright citizenship rules in the United States. For over 150 years, the Constitution has granted automatic citizenship to babies born on American soil. However, the new executive order seeks to change this, affecting not just undocumented immig

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

News Flash: Trump's Deportation Plan Gets a Boost

Hey there, did you know that the Trump administration has just broadened the powers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers? Now, these officers can speed up the removal of certain undocumented immigrants who can't prove they've been in the U. S. for more than two years. This policy is

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