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Aug 23 2025HEALTH

West Nile Virus: What's Happening in NYC?

New York City has seen its first human cases of West Nile virus in 2025. Two people from Queens have been affected, and the virus has also been found in blood donations from Brooklyn and Staten Island. However, these donors did not meet the criteria for a confirmed case. The virus is spread by mosq

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Aug 10 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Looks Into Claims of a Plot Against Trump

The Justice Department is now looking into serious claims. They want to know if top security officials tried to connect Trump to Russia's election meddling. This was supposed to have happened in late 2016 and early 2017. The goal? To make people doubt Trump's presidency. Attorney General Pam Bondi

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Jul 25 2025POLITICS

Unraveling the 2016 Election: A New Investigation Takes Shape

In a surprising turn of events, the US Justice Department has set up a special team to look into some serious claims about the Obama administration's actions during the 2016 election. This investigation is focused on whether Obama and his team used false information to suggest that Russia meddled in

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Standing Up to Power: A Prosecutor's Bold Message

Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, made waves after her sudden firing. She didn't go quietly. Instead, she sent a strong message to her colleagues. She urged them to stay strong and not let fear control their decisions. She reminded them of their duty to fight against power

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Jul 17 2025CRIME

A Single Day Behind Bars: The Light Sentence Proposed for a Former Officer

The Justice Department has made a surprising request for a former police officer, Brett Hankison, who was found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights. They are asking for him to serve just one day in jail. This seems quite lenient, given the seriousness of the case. Hankison was part of

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Shake-Up at Health Department: Top Aides Let Go

Big changes are happening at the Department of Health and Human Services. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the head of the department, has said goodbye to two key team members. Heather Flick Melanson, his right-hand person, and Hannah Anderson, who handled policy, are no longer with the team. No one is sayin

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Trump's Winning Streak: What's Happening to the Education Department?

The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. They let the Trump administration fire about 1, 400 workers from the Education Department. These workers did important jobs. They gave money to schools and students. They also made sure everyone's rights were protected. Now, a lot of that work will sto

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Jul 15 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Unusual Move: What It Means for Education

The Supreme Court recently made a surprising decision. They allowed the Trump administration to fire around 1, 400 Education Department employees. These workers handled important tasks. They gave money to schools and students. They also protected civil rights and access for people with disabilities.

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Jul 15 2025CRIME

The Fight Over Maxwell's Appeal: Justice Department Steps In

Ghislaine Maxwell, the former ally of Jeffrey Epstein, is currently behind bars for her role in Epstein's abuse of young girls. She's trying to get the Supreme Court to review her case, claiming that a deal made with Epstein should protect her from prosecution. Maxwell argues that a clause in Epstei

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Jul 15 2025POLITICS

Ethics Chief Let Go: What's Happening at the Justice Department?

The top ethics official at the US Justice Department, Joseph Tirrell, was recently let go. This move is part of a bigger picture where high-ranking officials are being replaced. Tirrell, who had been leading the ethics office since 2023, announced his firing on LinkedIn. The letter he received from

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