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Dec 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Trump's Bold Move to Control AI Rules

The Trump administration is taking a strong stance on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. On Thursday, Trump signed an executive order that aims to challenge state laws governing the AI industry. This order sets up an "AI Litigation Task Force" within the Justice Department to sue states over t

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Dec 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Trump's Move to Unify AI Rules Nationwide

President Donald Trump took a big step to control how artificial intelligence is regulated across the United States. He signed an order that aims to create a single set of rules for AI at the national level, instead of letting each state make its own laws. This move is seen as a way to stop states

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Medical Debt and Credit Scores: A New Battle

The Trump administration has recently taken a stance that could impact millions of Americans struggling with medical debt. By issuing new guidelines, they are challenging state laws designed to protect consumers from having medical debt affect their credit scores. Several states, including Washingt

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May 22 2025SPORTS

College Sports: New Rules, Big Questions

College sports is on the brink of big changes. A major settlement is almost finalized, and it's shaking things up. The focus now is on how to make sure everyone follows the new rules. This is a big deal because the penalties for breaking the rules could be harsh. Schools might face fines, suspension

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Apr 24 2025POLITICS

States Fight Back: The Tariff Showdown

A group of twelve states took a stand against the federal government. They filed a lawsuit. The reason? They believe the government is breaking the rules by raising taxes through tariffs. These tariffs were put in place using a law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. This law giv

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Apr 09 2025HEALTH

The Impact of Opioid Limits on Joint Surgery Recovery

Opioids are still crucial for managing pain after major surgery. This is especially true for older adults who have had total joint replacements. More than 80% of these patients get at least one opioid prescription after their surgery. This is a significant number, considering the ongoing opioid cris

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Feb 14 2025POLITICS

New York Stands Up to Louisiana's Abortion Ban

New York's governor has stepped in to prevent a doctor from being sent to Louisiana. This doctor is accused of sending abortion pills to a teenager in Louisiana. The governor's decision is a big deal because it sets up a potential legal fight. The fight will be about whether states that support abor

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Federal Judge Thwarts Massive Funding Freeze in Bold Ruling

In a decisive move last week, a federal judge in Rhode Island commanded the federal government to lift all frozen funds immediately. The directive from Judge John J McConnell Jr came after he noticed that federal officials were not following his earlier instructions to unfreeze billions of taxpayer

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Frozen Funds: States vs Government

Fed up with federal funding chaos? Picture this: A judge says that he might stop federal agencies from halting payments, even though a memo that ordered the freeze has been called off. Confusion continues to reign because of the administration's actions, and federal funds are still stuck in limbo.

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

The Changing Tide: Abortion Rights in 2024

2024 has brought significant shifts in abortion rights across the United States. After the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022, many states moved to ban or restrict abortion access. As of the end of 2024, 12 states had total bans in place, while others limited access to early pregnancy weeks. On

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