It’s a Mess The US is drowning in diplomatic overload, with multiple high-stakes negotiations happening at once. What’s worse, the Trump administration is putting all its eggs in one basket – a single, woefully inexperienced team is handling not one,

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Federal Policies Spark Industry Chill Federal policies under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that are hostile to vaccines have sent a chill through the entire industry, one scientist said. It’s no surprise, really – who wants to invest in something the

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Voter Trust in Shambles Voter trust in U.S. elections has taken a nosedive ahead of the midterm elections, and it’s no surprise why. Critiques from Trump, redistricting, and a healthy dose of fear about ICE aren’t exactly confidence-boosters. A Poll

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Gov. Wes Moore Speaks Out Maryland Governor Wes Moore is sitting down with CBS News senior correspondent Norah O’Donnell to dish out his thoughts on the issues that actually matter. It’s not just small talk – they’re tackling the critical

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Trump’s Big Claim Trump says he’s got a deal – $5 billion from some unnamed Board of Peace members to rebuild Gaza. But let’s get real, it’s not like Israeli forces have stopped bombing the place or anything. Despite a

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It’s Not a Joke Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says President Trump is dead serious about buying Greenland. Yes, you read that right – buying a whole country. Frederiksen dropped this bombshell at the Munich Security Conference, saying Trump’s desire

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Kennedy’s Plan Falls Flat Health Secretary Kennedy says the FDA will ‘act on’ a request to close a loophole on food safety, but don’t hold your breath. It’s a vague promise that won’t lead to actual regulation of ultraprocessed foods.

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Immigrant Families Under Attack Just outside Minneapolis, the Columbia Heights school district is taking a stand against ICE. It’s a bold move, and one that’s necessary given the circumstances. The district’s five schools have lost a significant number of students

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Columbia’s About-Face Columbia University has yanked a promotion for a Department of Homeland Security-affiliated virtual career expo after faculty members threw a tantrum, claiming the event was somehow endorsing ‘authoritarianism’. The expo, scheduled for February 18, was supposed to be

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Death in Custody Sparks Outrage Ali Rahbar, an Iranian protester, has died in custody, and it’s a damned shame. Rights groups are investigating his death as a potential extrajudicial killing, which is just a fancy way of saying the authorities

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