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New Rules Could Limit Healthcare for Transgender Youth

December 23, 2025

The Trump administration is planning to introduce new rules that could make it difficult for transgender youth to access healthcare. The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is considering penalties for hospitals and doctors who provide treatments like puberty blockers or surgeries to

crime

Justice Catches Up: Maine Woman Faces Virginia Sex Crime Charges

December 23, 2025

A 33-year-old woman, Merveilles Saidi, found herself in trouble after moving to Maine to avoid facing serious charges. She was wanted in Virginia for three felony counts of sodomy involving a child. Police in Westbrook, Maine, caught up with her and arrested her on Wednesday. She was then taken to t

health

Shaking Up Childhood Vaccines: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

December 20, 2025

Big changes are coming to how kids in the U. S. get their vaccines. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to shake things up. He wants to use a vaccine schedule from Denmark, a country much smaller and less diverse than the U. S. This could mean fewer shots for American children. This

entertainment

Why Sci-Fi Movies Get a Raw Deal at the Oscars

December 20, 2025

James Cameron has never been a fan of the Oscars. He thinks the Academy Awards often overlook science-fiction movies. In a chat with a film writer, Cameron said he doesn't make movies to win Oscars. He focuses on creating films that people enjoy watching. Cameron pointed out that the Oscars rarely

finance

A Math Whiz Takes Charge at Lumixus Canada

December 20, 2025

Nathaniel Crossfield is now the big boss of investments at Lumixus Canada. He's been around the finance world for over 20 years. People know him for his smart ideas in math-based investing and risk management. Crossfield has worked at some big-name places. Early on, he was into stocks and figuring

education

Chicago Charter School Faces Big Trouble for Ignoring Special Needs Students

December 19, 2025

A Chicago charter school is in hot water for not taking care of its special education students. Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy, located in Little Village, has been put under strict watch by city officials. This happened after a probe found serious issues that went on for three years withou

health

Funding Fight: Pediatric Group Faces Sudden Cuts

December 19, 2025

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to stop funding several programs run by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). This move has sparked concerns about how it will affect children and families nationwide. The AAP, which represents around 67, 000 pediatricians, has

politics

Republicans Shift Focus: Health Care or Transgender Care?

December 19, 2025

Republicans are making a big deal about transgender health care. They say they're protecting kids from treatments they think are harmful. But doctors say they're wrong. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association support gender-affirming care. They say it's important for

politics

New Rules Targeting Trans Youth Health Care

December 19, 2025

The Trump administration is making big moves against trans youth. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just announced plans to cut off federal funding for hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to minors. This includes treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery. The administrati

politics

Why LifeWise Academy is causing a stir in Everett Schools

December 18, 2025

LifeWise Academy is making waves in Everett Public Schools, and not everyone is happy about it. The group claims they're just trying to help, but critics say they're pushing religion into public schools, which is a big no-no. The founder of LifeWise, Joel Penton, has written a book called "During S