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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Federal Workers Fight Back Against New Health Policy

Federal employees are pushing back against a recent policy change that affects healthcare coverage. The new rule, effective January 1, removes support for gender-affirming treatments from federal health insurance plans. This decision has sparked a legal challenge from the Human Rights Campaign Found

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

New Year's Day Strikes: Russia and Ukraine Point Fingers

On New Year's Day, Russia and Ukraine exchanged serious accusations. Russia claimed Ukraine attacked a hotel in a region it controls in southern Ukraine. At least 24 people, including a child, were reportedly killed. Ukraine, on the other hand, said Russia launched over 200 drones, targeting energy

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Jan 02 2026FINANCE

Why China East Education Holdings Limited is Catching Analysts' Eyes

China East Education Holdings Limited is making waves in the investment world. Analysts are showing a lot of interest in this company. GF Securities, for instance, has kept its "Buy" rating on the company. They even set a price target of HK$10. 16 for it. This is higher than what other analysts are

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Jan 02 2026EDUCATION

A Boy's Struggle: The Impact of Homeschooling

Stefan Merrill Block's life took a dramatic turn when he was eight years old. Moving from Indianapolis to Plano, Texas, he found it hard to feel at home. The word "home" felt forced, like it was stuck on with weak glue. But soon, his shiny new house became a prison. For five long years, from fourth

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Jan 02 2026EDUCATION

Seattle Schools Under Scrutiny for Student Privacy Concerns

Seattle-area schools have been using a health survey called "Check Yourself" to gather information from students as young as 10. This survey covers topics like gender identity, romantic interests, and substance use. The data collected is then shared with external organizations, which has raised priv

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

Keeping Feet Healthy: A Simple Program for Seniors with Diabetes

Many older adults struggle with diabetes. They need to take care of their feet to avoid big problems. A small study tried a new way to help. It was a short program to teach seniors about foot care. The program had two parts. Each part was one hour long. Seniors watched videos and practiced using fo

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Jan 02 2026SPORTS

Atticus Sappington: The Ducks' Reliable Kicker and His Roots

Atticus Sappington, the Oregon Ducks' star placekicker, has made a name for himself in the Big 10. Standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing 190 pounds, he's known for his accuracy, with a perfect extra point rate. His skills have helped the Ducks' special teams rank among the nation's best. Born and rais

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Jan 02 2026EDUCATION

Making Chaplaincy Education More Consistent

In the United States, healthcare chaplaincy education has been a bit all over the place. There's no set rulebook, so training can vary a lot. This inconsistency can make it tough for chaplains to be fully prepared for their roles. To tackle this issue, a group of experts got together to create some

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Church in Hot Water: Assets Seized in Human Trafficking Probe

A church caught up in a serious human trafficking and money laundering investigation is asking for millions in cash, precious metals, and fancy cars to be given back. The Kingdom of God Global Church says it should get its stuff back because, even though two of its leaders are in trouble, the church

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Jan 02 2026ENVIRONMENT

Women Shaping the Future of Energy and Climate

In the world of energy and climate, women are making big waves. LinkedIn is a goldmine for finding these influential voices. These women are not just talking about the weather. They are leading the charge in science, business, policy, and more. They have a lot of followers. They post regularly. And

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