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Americans of all ages are spending less time socializing
Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Why it matters: Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Washington prepares for world-record fireworks, but will it end in a smoke show?
An “unforgettable” tribute to America, or a health hazard that will terrorise animals and pollute the environment?
Why it matters: An “unforgettable” tribute to America, or a health hazard that will terrorise animals and pollute the environment?
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Nippon Steel takeover hasn’t delivered promised safety or cleaner air in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania families note promised investment has yet to deliver safer mills or cleaner air in the Mon Valley It was two days before Father’s Day, and Trisha Quinn was wondering how her six, 12 and 17-year-old nieces...
Why it matters: Pennsylvania families note promised investment has yet to deliver safer mills or cleaner air in the Mon Valley It was two days before Father’s Day, and Trisha Quinn was wondering how her six, 12 and 17-year-old nieces...
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Spanberger signs two‑year Virginia budget and weighs in on rector removal — where the leverage landed
Virginia’s two-year spending plan is now in effect and Governor Abigail Spanberger tells WDBJ7 she is pleased with how the budget turned out. Meanwhile she is also speaking for the first time on her...
Why it matters: Virginia’s two-year spending plan is now in effect and Governor Abigail Spanberger tells WDBJ7 she is pleased with how the budget turned out. Meanwhile she is also speaking for the first time on her...
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Rep. Tom Kean discloses depression diagnosis after nearly four-month congressional absence
Continuity of representation (votes and services), transparency about the fitness of elected officials, and whether institutional rules will allow private health claims to substitute for formal accountability.
Why it matters: Continuity of representation (votes and services), transparency about the fitness of elected officials, and whether institutional rules will allow private health claims to substitute for formal accountability.
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Supreme Court lets states ban trans girls from girls' sports
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states can ban transgender girls from girls' school sports teams, handing conservative states a historic victory in their fight to restrict trans rights.
Why it matters: The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states can ban transgender girls from girls' school sports teams, handing conservative states a historic victory in their fight to restrict trans rights.
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Supreme Court shifts removal power toward President; narrows mail‑in ballot challenge
Decision in case concerning Rebecca Slaughter overturns decades of precedent curbing executive power. Plus how one man survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean Good morning.
Why it matters: Decision in case concerning Rebecca Slaughter overturns decades of precedent curbing executive power. Plus how one man survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean Good morning.
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Weather tracker: North-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave
Western states experience unseasonally low temperatures but New York and Washington DC could reach 40C by end of week Unseasonal snow has fallen in some parts of the US, while other parts of the country brace for a...
Why it matters: Western states experience unseasonally low temperatures but New York and Washington DC could reach 40C by end of week Unseasonal snow has fallen in some parts of the US, while other parts of the country brace for a...
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ICE plans family detention site on toxic Louisiana ground
ICE is planning a detention facility for children and families on one of the nation’s most PFAS-contaminated sites in Louisiana. The decision matters because it ties immigration...
Why it matters: ICE is planning a detention facility for children and families on one of the nation’s most PFAS-contaminated sites in Louisiana. The decision matters because it ties immigration...
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Trump signs order to push psychedelic research
The White House signed an executive order to expand federal research into psychedelics for mental health treatment. The move could speed up policy changes around drugs like ibog...
Why it matters: The White House signed an executive order to expand federal research into psychedelics for mental health treatment. The move could speed up policy changes around drugs like ibog...
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Charlotte light rail murder case stalls after judge rules suspect incompetent to stand trial
The murder case tied to Charlotte’s light rail is now stalled because the suspect has been ruled incompetent to stand trial. That means the court cannot move forward in the norm...
Why it matters: The murder case tied to Charlotte’s light rail is now stalled because the suspect has been ruled incompetent to stand trial. That means the court cannot move forward in the norm...
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School board addresses bullying concerns, petition sparks community response in Mascoutah
A student-led petition highlights ongoing bullying issues in Mascoutah schools, prompting community action. This situation underscores the need for accountability in local gover...
Why it matters: A student-led petition highlights ongoing bullying issues in Mascoutah schools, prompting community action. This situation underscores the need for accountability in local gover...
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Man with prior arrest caught trying to shove stranger into train tracks — twice in terrifying video
A man in Seattle was accused of trying twice to shove a stranger onto train tracks at a light rail station. The incident is frightening, but it is not the kind of story this sit...
Why it matters: A man in Seattle was accused of trying twice to shove a stranger onto train tracks at a light rail station. The incident is frightening, but it is not the kind of story this sit...
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Trump Calls on “God Squad” to Bypass Endangered Species Laws for Offshore Drilling
The Trump administration is turning to the nuclear option on endangered-species protections in the name of national security. A rarely tapped panel nicknamed the “God Squad” wil...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is turning to the nuclear option on endangered-species protections in the name of national security. A rarely tapped panel nicknamed the “God Squad” wil...
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Hydroelectric Tech Across Great Lakes Could Become Key Cog in Clean Energy
Hydroelectric technology in the Great Lakes could play a crucial role in meeting rising electricity demands. This initiative is significant for clean energy efforts in the regio...
Why it matters: Hydroelectric technology in the Great Lakes could play a crucial role in meeting rising electricity demands. This initiative is significant for clean energy efforts in the regio...
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GOP passes forced outing bill punishing adults who “aid & abet” trans kids
The Idaho legislature passed a bill on Monday that requires child care providers, health care providers, and educational institutions to out trans kids to their parents if they...
Why it matters: The Idaho legislature passed a bill on Monday that requires child care providers, health care providers, and educational institutions to out trans kids to their parents if they...
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Texas High School Shooting: A Tragic Incident Raises Public Safety Concerns
Texas — A tragic shooting at a Texas high school has left a teacher dead and a student who took his own life. This incident has reignited conversations about public safety and g...
Why it matters: Texas — A tragic shooting at a Texas high school has left a teacher dead and a student who took his own life. This incident has reignited conversations about public safety and g...
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Hochul Moves to Weaken Aggressive New York State Climate Law
Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to weaken parts of New York’s climate law by delaying rules and changing how emissions are counted. The move matters because it could slow down...
Why it matters: Governor Kathy Hochul is pushing to weaken parts of New York’s climate law by delaying rules and changing how emissions are counted. The move matters because it could slow down...