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South Sudanese Migrants Fight to Keep U. S. Protections

December 23, 2025

A group of South Sudanese migrants and a non-profit organization have taken legal action against the U. S. government. They are challenging a recent decision to end temporary protections for over 200 South Sudanese nationals living in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in a Boston federal court,

politics

FDA: When Politics Trumps Science

December 23, 2025

The FDA, once a beacon of scientific independence, is now caught in a political tug-of-war. The agency's new "Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher" program is a prime example of this shift. It promises faster reviews for companies that align with the administration's "national priorities. " But

politics

The Quiet Crisis in Immigration: How Policies Are Changing the Game

December 23, 2025

The recent shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington sparked a swift reaction from the Trump administration, but not in the way one might expect. Instead of focusing on the crime, the administration imposed severe restrictions on legal immigration. The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Servic

politics

Faith and Politics: A Shaky Alliance

December 23, 2025

In 2025, President Trump has been very busy. He has signed 225 executive orders in just one year. This is more than he did in his entire first term. Some of these orders are about religion. They talk about making America a more Christian nation. For example, one order created a task force to stop C

education

New York's Missed Chance: Why Aren't Students Getting Their Share of College Cash?

December 23, 2025

New York has a big problem. It's not collecting the right info to make sure students get their fair share of college money. The state has a law that says schools must report how many students fill out the FAFSA form. This form is key to unlocking over $1 billion in federal aid. But the state won't s

environment

River Projects Get a Boost from Local Grants

December 23, 2025

Money is flowing into the Quad-Cities area to support projects along the river. Several groups have been given grants to work on these initiatives. The funds will help improve the river's environment and make it a better place for people to enjoy. The grants come from different sources, including p

politics

The Shifting Tides of Political Allegiance

December 23, 2025

Political landscapes are never static, and recent events have shown just how quickly loyalties can change. A former Trump supporter, Salman Fiqy, made waves when he publicly denounced the president's remarks about Somali immigrants, calling them \""racist\"" and \""dehumanizing. \"" This shift in st

health

Health and Politics: A Look at Recent Developments

December 23, 2025

Recent shifts in health policies and research have sparked debates and controversies across the United States. In a surprising move, many states led by Democratic governors are choosing to ignore a recommendation from a CDC advisory panel. They plan to keep suggesting that newborns get the hepatitis

education

University Makes Tough Cuts to Balance the Books

December 23, 2025

A university is making some big changes to its course offerings. They are saying goodbye to four degree programs. This is not a small deal. It is a big step to fix a money problem. The university has a budget gap of $4. 5 million. That is a lot of money. They need to find a way to make ends meet. T

technology

Can AI Help Us Give Better?

December 23, 2025

People in America are generous. In 2024, donations reached new heights, especially when families struggled with delays in food assistance. Yet, overall giving has stayed at 2. 5% of GDP for 50 years. The issue isn't a lack of caring. It's a lack of tools to turn that caring into real change. AI cou