EQUITY

Jun 12 2026HEALTH

Health Justice in the Philippines: A Moral Call for Change

The health gap in the Philippines is wide and deep. Poor rural families get hit hardest by sicknesses like tuberculosis, dengue, and lung infections because they lack clean water, good food, and doctors nearby. These same families also face rising chronic problems such as high blood pressure and

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Jun 12 2026POLITICS

Who runs Anchorage? The city's leaders don't match its diverse population

Anchorage calls itself one of America’s most diverse cities, yet its local government looks nothing like its population. Mountain View, a neighborhood here packed with different cultures, even hosts some of the country’s most varied schools. Anyone walking those school halls would reasonably expect

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Jun 10 2026CELEBRITIES

Top Indian Star Earns Highest Brand Value

Virat Kohli is the most valuable celebrity in India, with a brand worth 3, 542 crore rupees. The figure comes from a study by Fortune India that looks beyond money and movies. It considers how unique, consistent, engaging, trusted, loved, and responsible a star is. The research team used a detailed

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Jun 10 2026BUSINESS

The New Creator Hub: A Fresh Path for Brands and Influencers

Sundial Media & Technology Group has opened a new door for brands looking to connect with real voices in the digital world. The company, known for its cultural media outlets like ESSENCE and Refinery29, now offers a full‑service agency called THEIA. The goal is to help brands tell stories through cr

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Jun 10 2026HEALTH

Breaking Down Who Benefits from Healthy Ageing Programs

Healthy ageing programs don’t always help everyone equally. Many people get left behind because of where they live, how much money they make, or even their education level. This isn’t just about unfairness—it actually changes how well these programs work. A closer look at different communities shows

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Chemicals Under Scrutiny: Inside the EPA’s Tightening Rules

The EPA is facing a new challenge. Scientists say they are being asked to soften the danger of chemicals that appear in everyday items like cleaners and makeup. Instead of showing how these substances could harm people, they are told to make the risks look smaller. A group of EPA workers ha

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Jun 09 2026HEALTH

Digital Mental Health Research: Who Really Gets Left Out?

Digital mental health studies often promise better access to care, but new findings suggest some groups still get overlooked. A review of 57 trials found that while nearly all studies shared age and gender details, many skipped key details about participants’ backgrounds. Minority ethnic groups, men

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Jun 07 2026OPINION

Fears and Facts in Maine

Maine’s politics have been stirred up by a candidate warning about a threat that isn’t really there. The claim says the state risks being changed by Muslim newcomers, as if laws themselves could bend to faith or tradition. But the state constitution and criminal code already cover everyone equally.

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Jun 06 2026FINANCE

Meta Plans Big Fund‑Raise to Power AI Growth

Meta is looking at new ways to gather money as it plans a major increase in AI spending. The company is considering selling more shares, following the example of Alphabet’s recent success in this area. Executives have been talking about different options, but the company has not yet chosen a f

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

Schools face new battles over fairness rules

Over the past few years, America’s public schools have seen a major shift in how the federal government handles fairness and equality. For decades, civil rights laws pushed schools to correct deep-seated biases that hurt Black students and other students of color. Programs were created to close achi

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