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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Louisiana's New Abortion Pill Law: A Hidden Risk to Women's Health

A new law in Louisiana is about to change how two important medications, mifepristone and misoprostol, are handled. Starting Tuesday, these drugs will be treated like controlled substances. That means they'll be locked away and harder to get quickly, even in emergencies. Experts worry this could del

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Justice Dives into Tulsa's Historic Tragedy

A century after a terrible event, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has begun looking into the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This tragedy happened in the vibrant Black community of Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma. White mobs attacked the area, destroying numerous Black-owned businesses, churches, homes, a

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Justice Department to Investigate 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

After over a century, the U.S. Department of Justice has decided to launch its first federal probe into the devastating 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This tragic event wiped out a thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, leaving behind a grim legacy of loss and destruction. Assistant Attorney Genera

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Crypto Exchanges to Share Trade Info with IRS by 2026

Starting in 2026, the Treasury Department in the U.S. will make it mandatory for crypto exchanges like Coinbase to disclose the details of user transactions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This move is aimed at reducing tax evasion through cryptocurrencies. Think of it like a report card that

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

United States Gears Up Against Bird Flu with $72M Vaccine Investment

The U.S. government has decided to invest $72 million to prepare bird flu vaccines, ensuring they are ready if needed. This investment, made by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), is a precautionary measure. The money will go to CSL Seqirus, Sanofi, and GSK. These pharmaceutical compani

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Election Dilemma: Trump's Endorsement Shakes NC Votes

The political climate in North Carolina is sizzling with the upcoming election. Every single vote matters now more than ever, and the focus has shifted to a contentious candidate backed by former President Donald Trump. Some Republicans are pondering whether to sit this election out due to the recen

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Discussing Political Divides: A Conversation with a Gay Conservative

In a recent conversation, Guggenheim, who identifies as left of center politically, expressed his concerns about the progressive movement's approach to inclusivity. He feels that some progressives are silencing alternative views within the LGBTQIA+ community, including his own. Guggenheim is critica

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Oct 06 2024FINANCE

Stock Shifts on Monday: A Look at the Big Movers

On Monday morning, stock futures saw a slight rise as investors waited for big earnings reports from major companies later in the week. Let's dive into which stocks made the biggest moves of the day. NewAmsterdam Pharma Company (NASDAQ: NAMS) jumped over 15% ahead of their conference call. This cal

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

A New Path for Dyslexic Thinkers: Virgin's Online University

Imagine learning in a whole new way, designed just for you. That’s what billionaire Richard Branson has created with his latest project – an online university called DyslexicU. This isn’t your typical school. It’s specifically tailored for dyslexic thinkers, like Branson himself. He quit school at 1

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

What's Going On With Crime in America?

In 2023, the story of crime in the U.S. is a mix of good news and bad news. Let's start with the good: violent crimes are down a bit from where they were before the pandemic hit in 2019. That’s right, the lockdowns of 2020 sent homicide rates soaring by almost 30%, but things have calmed down since

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