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Jun 23 2026POLITICS

What Americans really want from food and health policies

A recent survey shows that Americans care more about keeping food safe than about making it cheaper. Most voters—58%—chose public health over lower prices by a 16-point margin. This preference appears across all political groups, with 57% of Democrats, 58% of Republicans, and 62% of independents sup

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Jun 23 2026EDUCATION

Big Plans for NYC Schools: Buses, Mental Health, and More

New York City’s public schools are getting new attention from leadership. The schools chief recently shared ideas shaped by parents, teachers, and students. Instead of promising major changes right away, the focus is on long-term goals like safer bus rides and stronger mental health support. One bi

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Jun 23 2026BUSINESS

Workers get $3 million payout from Amazon over missing paycheck hours

Amazon just agreed to hand over $3 million to settle complaints from Pennsylvania staff who said clocked-out minutes were left unpaid. The workers argued their early morning COVID checks—usually standing in line 10 to 15 minutes before each shift—count as work time under state rules. Amazon’s side c

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Jun 23 2026POLITICS

Maine’s Senate race: Do voters want real change or just more of the same?

A new candidate in Maine is pushing for big shifts in how politics works. Graham Platner wants three major changes: fairer taxes, healthcare for everyone, and less big money controlling elections. These ideas aren’t new, but they’re getting fresh attention as voters ask why life feels harder even wh

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Jun 23 2026POLITICS

Michigan's top health official steps aside just months before governor's term ends

Elizabeth Hertel, who runs Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services, announced she will leave her job at the end of June. Her departure comes months before Governor Gretchen Whitmer finishes her term in January 2027. The announcement didn’t say where Hertel is going next, leaving many curi

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Jun 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The Unseen Hand: How AI is quietly changing your favorite movies

Movies today aren’t just edited by humans—they’re getting a high-tech upgrade. Artificial intelligence is working behind the scenes to fix small mistakes, smooth out performances, and even adjust how actors deliver lines. The changes are so subtle that most viewers never notice them. But here’s the

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Jun 23 2026HEALTH

How health advice from influencers really shapes our view of weight-loss drugs

People often turn to social media for real-life stories about weight-loss medications. A huge part of that conversation comes from influencers—some with medical training, others sharing personal journeys. Their posts don’t just share opinions; they shape how we see these drugs. But what signals are

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Jun 23 2026POLITICS

A Candidate’s Social Media Problem: Likes Draw Attention and Outrage

A Long Island candidate running for Congress has a social media history that’s raising eyebrows—and not in a good way. The hopeful, who’s in a tight race for the June primary, has been caught approving posts that mock Jewish communities and spread hateful stereotypes. One of his "likes" even seemed

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Jun 23 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Nice guys don’t always get it right

Comedian W. Kamau Bell recently called out some well-known faces for showing up at events with figures linked to far-right politics. Among them was Nate Bargatze, a stand-up comic known for keeping his act clean and family-friendly. Bell pointed out that being seen with such people can send the wron

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Jun 23 2026ENVIRONMENT

How women's work shapes India's environmental and social struggles

Two recent films from India look at how women handle tough tasks in rural areas. One follows female leaders running villages in Uttarakhand, showing a hopeful picture where women make key decisions and manage local resources. Yet behind the scenes, these women often depend on government help that is

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