POLICY CHANGES

Mar 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood’s New Home: Filming Comes Back to LA

The upcoming Fox reboot of “Baywatch” will be one of the few big‑budget shows that actually shoots on the West Coast this year. Its scenes will be filmed along Venice Beach and inside Fox Studios, a sharp contrast to the trend of productions moving away from Los Angeles. The shift is part of a larg

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

The Education Department’s Secretive Shift on Student Rights

ProPublica has filed a federal lawsuit in New York, claiming that the U. S. Department of Education is keeping important records hidden from the public. The complaint says the department has ignored four Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests that asked for details about civil rights investigati

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Jan 27 2026HEALTH

When Doctors and CDC Don't See Eye to Eye on Vaccines

A shift is happening in pediatric care. Many doctors are choosing to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccine schedule instead of the CDC's. This change comes after the CDC updated its guidelines this month. The AAP added a new RSV vaccine to its recommendations. The group is stickin

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Jan 24 2026HEALTH

Why Health Insurance is Getting More Expensive

Health insurance costs are going up again, and it's hitting people's wallets hard. Workers, those on Obamacare, and Medicare users are all seeing bigger price hikes this year. Employers are facing a 9% increase in health benefit costs, the biggest jump in years. Meanwhile, the benchmark Affordable C

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Dec 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Clean Energy's Bumpy Ride in 2025: Triumphs and Setbacks

The clean energy sector faced a tough year in 2025. The industry saw both wins and losses. Many projects were completed and connected to the electric grid. This was crucial as the demand for electricity keeps rising. Data centers and lower utility bills are driving this demand. The year started wit

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Dec 20 2025BUSINESS

California's Population: A Slow but Steady Comeback

California is seeing a small but steady rise in population for the third year in a row. The increase is tiny, just 0. 05%, but it's a step forward after the big drop during the pandemic. People are still leaving the state, though. More Californians moved out than moved in from other states. The onl

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Dec 20 2025EDUCATION

Chicago Schools Facing Heat Over Teacher Misconduct

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is under fire for its handling of teacher misconduct cases. A child advocate and a former student recently spoke out, urging the school board to take stronger action. Tania Haigh, president of KIDS TOO, a child advocacy group, told board members that the current approach

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Fuel Efficiency Rules: Trump's Big Change

President Donald Trump made a big announcement. He said his administration is undoing vehicle fuel efficiency rules. These rules were set by former President Joe Biden. Trump called them "ridiculously burdensome" and "horrible. " He said they cause problems for carmakers. Trump made this announceme

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Afghans in the U. S. Face Uncertainty Amid Immigration Crackdown

Afghans living in the United States are feeling anxious and stressed. This is because of a recent event that led to stricter immigration rules. A man from Afghanistan was accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House. After this, the Trump administration started to tighten immi

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Dec 02 2025EDUCATION

Education Shake-Up: What's Changing and Why It Matters

In late 2025, the Department of Education underwent significant changes. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, initiated several interagency agreements to shift key programs to other federal agencies. This move is part of President Trump's push to dismantle the Department of Education, a goal he h

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