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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Former NIH Officer Charged Over COVID Record Missteps

A grand jury in Maryland has brought charges against David Mor — a senior figure at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the pandemic. The case centers on alleged attempts to hide and alter federal records from April 2020 through December 2022, including dat

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Apr 28 2026FINANCE

The Fed’s Next Leader: What a Wealthy Insider in High-Tech Bets Could Mean for Your Money

Kevin Warsh isn’t just another pick for Federal Reserve chair – he’s bringing a personal fortune that dwarfs every predecessor combined. His investments aren’t in boring Treasury bonds either; they’re spread across cutting-edge companies like SpaceX, crypto startups, and AI labs. The most eye-catchi

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Kids lose health coverage while Florida delays promised plan

A mother in Florida can’t afford the $525 monthly fee for her daughters’ KidCare plan, so she bought a cheaper ACA family policy that lacks dental and has higher out‑of‑pocket costs. KidCare, the state’s CHIP program, is meant to give children free or low‑cost health care with no deductible and mode

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Texas Pushes Ahead with Border Law Despite Legal Fights

A major U. S. appeals court just gave Texas the green light to start arresting migrants for crossing the border illegally. The decision came down Friday when a mostly Republican-appointed panel of judges reversed a lower court’s block on the state’s new law. This law, signed in late 2023, makes snea

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Apr 25 2026RELIGION

A Fresh Start for Harrisburg’s Jewish Community

The Harrisburg Jewish Federation is shifting its approach after deciding to pause work on the Alexander Grass Campus for Jewish Life. Leaders recently confirmed this change in a letter, explaining that the current plan isn’t working and needs a major overhaul. Over the past few weeks, discussions we

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

California ID Law Overturned by Appeals Court

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decided that a California law requiring federal agents and other police officers to display their identification while on duty was unconstitutional. The judge explained that the law tries to control how the federal government operates, which the U. S. Constitution

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

US Moves Closer to Easing Marijuana Rules

Federal officials are preparing for a major shift in how marijuana is treated under U. S. law, with changes expected as soon as this week. If approved, this would be the biggest update to marijuana policy in years, making it easier for scientists to study the drug's possible benefits. The push for

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Apr 23 2026CRIME

Louisiana Shooting: The path the murder weapon took before the killings

A fatal shooting in Shreveport left eight children between the ages of three and eleven dead. The shooter, who was killed by police during a chase, turned out to be the children's father. Police report that he also injured two other adults, including the children's mother. While investigating the ca

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Guard Soldiers Stay in DC, Costs Grow

A long‑running National Guard deployment keeps armed soldiers walking Washington streets. The move began after President Trump declared a crime emergency in August and called the Guard to help keep order. Since then, more than 2, 500 troops have been stationed in the city. The Guard’s duties

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Prediction Markets: Who Gets to Tax Them?

States want to raise money from online prediction sites, but they’re not sure what those sites actually are. The debate centers on whether the sites should be treated like sports betting, financial derivatives, or something else entirely. If they’re seen as gambling, states could tax them the sam

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