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Fluoride Debate: EPA’s New Review vs. Court Order

February 10, 2026

The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new “accelerated review” of fluoride in drinking water. This move was welcomed by some who want to examine the science, but others say it ignores a 2024 court ruling that found fluoride harmful to children’s brain development. The EPA rele

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North Carolina Lawmakers Set to Question Charlotte on Crime After Rail Stabbings

February 10, 2026

The state House has called a hearing that will bring Charlotte’s top officials—mayor, police chief, sheriff and others—into the spotlight. The meeting follows two recent stabbings on the city’s light rail, one of which claimed a life. The incidents have sparked criticism from Republican legislators

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Dotdash Meredith Wins Court Battle Over Meta Data Sharing

February 10, 2026

In a recent court decision, Dotdash Meredith Inc. – the company behind popular magazines like People and Entertainment Weekly – won a case that challenged its sharing of video‑viewing data with Meta Platforms Inc. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts, claimed that Dotdash Meredith violated the Video

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Student in Trouble: Why a College Girl Can’t Return Home

February 7, 2026

A young woman from Honduras is stuck far from her family because of a mistake by U. S. immigration officials. She was a student at Babson College and had been traveling to Texas for Thanksgiving. At the airport she was stopped and sent back to Honduras, even though a judge had said this would

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Court Dismisses Challenge to Trump’s DEI Ban Effort

February 6, 2026

A federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, has turned down a lawsuit that tried to stop President Trump’s orders aimed at ending diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in government agencies and companies that work with the federal government. The decision was made by a panel of three ju

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Tunnel Work Stopped While Funding Fight Heats Up

February 6, 2026

The new Hudson River tunnel plan, worth about $16 billion, will pause at 5 p. m. ET on Friday because federal money has stayed frozen for four months, the Gateway Development Commission said. The project aims to fix an old rail tunnel built in 1910 that was badly damaged by Hurricane Sandy, and t

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Child Detained in Minnesota Sparks Immigration Debate

February 6, 2026

The U. S. Department of Homeland Security announced that it intends to remove a five‑year‑old boy from the country after he was held in Minnesota last month. The move has raised questions about whether the process is ordinary or accelerated, as a lawyer for the child claimed that the former admin

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Georgia's Uneven Campaign Finance Rules Spark Legal Battle

January 29, 2026

In Georgia, a recent court decision has left Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger with fewer resources for his gubernatorial campaign. A federal judge turned down his request to raise unlimited funds, keeping the current campaign finance rules in place. These rules let some candidates, like Lt. Gov

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Teen Crime Wave Raises Questions About Justice System

January 29, 2026

A recent crime spree in Texas has left many questioning the effectiveness of the justice system. It all started with a simple robbery at a CVS in Sugar Land. Four teenagers were caught and charged with aggravated robbery. But this was just the beginning of their criminal activities. Later that day,

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Minnesota Judge Calls Out ICE for Ignoring Court Orders

January 29, 2026

In Minnesota, a federal judge has made a strong statement against ICE. He said they have broken nearly 100 court orders. This is a big deal. The judge, Patrick J. Schiltz, is not happy. He thinks ICE is acting like they are above the law. ICE has been very active in Minnesota. They have been follow