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How U. S. Health Policy Changes Sparked Legal Battles

March 17, 2026

In early 2025, the Trump administration pushed major changes to U. S. healthcare rules, touching everything from vaccine guidelines to research funding. These moves led to multiple lawsuits from states, medical groups, and advocacy organizations. One key change involved removing COVID-19 shots from

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Students Get a Chance to Pick the Best Female Athlete of the Week

March 16, 2026

The school district is asking parents, teachers and students to decide who will be honored as the top female athlete for the week of March 9‑15. A live poll will run until 8 p. m. on Wednesday, and the winner will be revealed on the district’s Instagram the following morning. If you think a pl

crypto

Crypto Firm Lets Big Investors Pay for Fast‑Track Access

March 16, 2026

World Liberty Financial, a crypto group linked to the Trump family, has launched a new tier called “Super Nodes. ” To join, an investor must lock $5 million worth of WLFI tokens for 180 days. Those who do get extra voting power and a guaranteed spot in meetings with the company’s business team

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Crypto Pardon Debate Stalls in Congress

March 16, 2026

In a recent round of political chatter, Senator Bernie Moreno—known for his support of cryptocurrency legislation—strongly opposed the idea that former crypto trader Sam Bankman‑Fried should receive a presidential pardon. Moreno called the businessman “a piece of shit” and urged that he face long pr

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Faith and Politics Clash in Texas Senate Race

March 14, 2026

The Texas Senate race is heating up, but not because of the usual campaign slogans. The focus has shifted to how a state representative’s religious words are being used in politics. James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian who won the Democratic primary against former U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, h

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Plane crash in Iraq kills six U. S. crew

March 13, 2026

The United States military announced that a KC‑135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members. The incident was reported by U. S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which confirmed that the loss was not caused by enemy fire or friendly fire. The crash comes amid a two‑week conflic

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AI May Shift Power, Says Silicon Valley Leader

March 13, 2026

A top tech executive recently warned that future AI tools could tilt political and economic influence away from educated, often female voters who lean Democratic. He believes these people will see their job prospects and bargaining power shrink, while workers with more practical skills could gain an

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TSA Workers Face Pay Cuts While Senate Stands Still

March 12, 2026

The debate over how to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown has stuck in Washington, leaving TSA agents among those who will not receive their first full paycheck this week. Airports are already feeling the strain: travelers line up longer at security checkpoints because many agent

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School Strike Sparks U. S. Accountability Calls

March 12, 2026

The United States is under scrutiny after a missile attack on an Iranian elementary school killed more than 165 people, most of them children. A U. S. official and another briefed on the preliminary military probe suggest that outdated intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency led U. S. Cent

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High‑Earners Pay More: Washington’s New Income Tax

March 12, 2026

Washington state has approved a new tax that will target people who make more than one million dollars each year. The bill was passed by the Senate with a 27‑to‑21 vote and will now go to Governor Bob Ferguson for his signature. The measure is not as controversial in the Senate as it was earlier in