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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

Funding Freeze: Who's Really Affected?

The Trump administration has decided to hold back over $6 billion in education grants. These funds were meant for programs helping kids from low-income families and immigrants. The administration claims some of this money was used for things they don't agree with. They say it was used to support imm

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Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

Florida Schools in Limbo: Federal Education Funds on Hold

The U. S. Department of Education recently put a hold on $396 million meant for Florida's schools, causing a stir among educators. This money was supposed to support various programs, like helping students learning English and after-school activities. Schools in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco cou

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Jun 28 2025EDUCATION

Full-Time School or No Pell Grants? The Dilemma for Community College Students

A proposed bill, nicknamed the "Big Beautiful Bill, " is causing quite a stir among community college students. The main issue? It wants to make Pell Grants, a crucial financial aid program, harder to get. Specifically, it would require students to take more classes to qualify. Pell Grants are a bi

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

California's Money Mess: Who Wins, Who Loses?

California is stuck in a money fight. The state just approved a huge $325 billion budget, but the arguments are far from over. Lawmakers have until Friday to finalize things before the new budget kicks in on July 1. Proposition 36 is one of the big fights. Voters approved it last year. It's about b

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Jun 20 2025POLITICS

Stadium Showdown: Dodgers vs. ICE

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a bold move recently. They stopped Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from entering their stadium. This happened just as many people were protesting outside the stadium. The team said that the agents asked to use the parking lots, but the Dodgers said no.

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Jun 18 2025CRIME

Queens Crime Wave: The 18th Street Gang's Reign of Terror

The 18th Street Gang, a ruthless group of illegal immigrants, has been causing chaos in Queens, New York. This gang, known for its brutal tactics, has been operating in the "Market of Sweethearts, " a notorious area along Roosevelt Avenue. The gang's activities include extorting brothels, assaulting

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Jun 17 2025POLITICS

Court Halts Controversial Research Grant Cuts

A federal judge in Boston made a significant ruling. He declared that the Trump administration's decision to cancel research grants was unfair and unlawful. These grants were from the National Institutes of Health. They were for studies on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The judge said the governm

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Jun 17 2025POLITICS

Court Blocks Trump's Cuts to Key Health Research

A federal judge in Massachusetts has overturned a decision made by the Trump administration. This decision had led to the cancellation of numerous research grants. The grants were linked to topics such as diversity, gender identity, and vaccine hesitancy. The judge ruled that the administration's ac

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Jun 12 2025HEALTH

Venezuelans in Peru: A Journey of Resilience and Mental Health Challenges

In Peru, over 1. 5 million Venezuelans have settled since their country's economy crashed in 2015. This massive migration wasn't easy. It brought along a lot of stress and mental health issues. These problems started before the journey, continued during it, and persisted after arrival. When people

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Jun 07 2025HEALTH

The Missing Voices in Dementia Research

Turkish immigrants make up the biggest minority group in Germany. Yet, they are often left out of dementia care research. This is a big problem. Why? Because it makes it hard to understand how dementia affects them. It also makes it tough to find ways to help them. To fix this, researchers need to

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