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May 08 2025POLITICS

Montgomery County's College Commute Crisis

The transport network in Montgomery County is under threat. This is a big deal because it is home to 300, 000 students. These students need to get to 30 universities and colleges. This is where SEPTA comes in. SEPTA is the public transport system that keeps the county moving. It's not just abo

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May 06 2025SCIENCE

Astronaut's Lightning Strike Photo

Astronauts usually fly under the radar, but every now and then, one of them does something that captures the world's attention. Nichole Ayers is one of these astronauts. She is a 36-year-old who has accomplished a lot in her life. She flew the F-22 stealth aircraft in the international war against t

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May 06 2025POLITICS

Funding Freeze: Crime Victim Groups Left in the Lurch

The House Judiciary Committee Democrats are digging into a controversial move by the Trump administration. They are looking into the decision to freeze funding for hundreds of organizations that help crime victims and run safety programs. This all started when CBS News reported that the Justice Depa

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May 06 2025EDUCATION

University Showdown: Big Schools Fight Back Against Funding Cuts

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has made a controversial move. They decided to limit the money they give to universities for research. This money, known as indirect costs, covers things like equipment and infrastructure. The NSF claims this will make the funding process more efficient and tran

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May 06 2025HEALTH

Health Cuts Spark Legal Battle: States Fight Back

In a bold move, legal representatives from 19 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken the Trump administration to court. They are fighting against deep cuts to the U. S. Health and Human Services agency. The states argue that these cuts have harmed essential health programs and left them to deal

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May 06 2025OPINION

Abandoned Promises: The Struggle for 9/11 Health Care

The World Trade Center Health Program was set up to help those affected by the 9/11 attacks. It was supposed to treat injuries, long-term conditions, and illnesses suffered by responders and survivors. The program was a lifeline for many, offering hope and medical support in the wake of unimaginable

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May 04 2025POLITICS

The New Eugenics: Health, Wealth, and the Strong Survive

The idea of eugenics, which started in the 1800s, has a dark history. It was about encouraging certain people to have kids and discouraging others. This idea has taken new forms over time, often in harmful ways. One of these is called soft eugenics. It's not about forced sterilizations or mass death

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May 03 2025SCIENCE

Science in Crisis: The National Science Foundation's Sudden Shifts

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is facing a storm. The government agency, which is a big supporter of basic science, math, and engineering, especially in colleges and universities, is under fire. The latest blow came from the White House, which proposed a budget cut of $4. 7 billion. This is m

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May 03 2025POLITICS

A New Plan for Housing Aid: A Shift in Federal Support

Many people are worried about a recent plan that could change how housing aid is given out. This plan would cut federal rental aid by 40%. The idea is to give states more control over how this money is used. The current system is seen as flawed, so the plan suggests ending programs like Section 8 an

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May 03 2025POLITICS

Budget Shifts: Military and Borders Get More, Others Get Less

A recent budget proposal has sparked conversations about where money should go. The plan suggests cutting billions from areas like foreign aid, education, and healthcare. Instead, it wants to boost spending on the military and border security. This shift in priorities has people talking. The

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