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Misleading Ads May Be Part Of Investigation Into ACA Enrollment Fraud

The government is investigating misleading advertisements on social media platforms that claim to offer monthly checks to help with everyday expenses, as they may be part of a scheme to sign up consumers for ACA coverage without their express permission.

CMS Implements Measures To Stop Unauthorized Enrollments In ACA Health Plans

The Biden administration has implemented stringent curbs to prevent rogue insurance brokers from switching consumers' Affordable Care Act plans without their consent, in response to mounting complaints from consumers.

Harris Poised To Champion Abortion Rights If She Secures Democratic Nomination

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to take an aggressive stance in support of abortion access if she becomes the Democratic Party's new presumptive nominee, hitting former President Donald Trump on an issue that could undermine his chances of victory.

The Hottest Year Ever, Again?

June 2024 was the hottest June on record, and if we don't do more to halt emissions from burning fossil fuels, the future of the world could be much worse.

Why the Election May Slow Plans To Replace Lead Pipes

The EPA's latest plan to minimize the risk of Americans drinking lead-contaminated water has sparked a debate over whether the rules go too far or not nearly far enough, with some utilities and officials saying the 10-year time frame is unfeasible and too expensive.

V.P. Harris: Here’s What We’re Doing To Protect Black Mothers

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced new national health and safety standards for hospitals, including clear procedures for emergencies and mandatory annual training for staff, in an effort to stem the maternal mortality crisis and protect new mothers.

Diversity In Medicine Is A Matter Of Life And Death For Patients Of Color

The shortage of Black doctors in the U.S. is leading to shorter life expectancies and increased healthcare costs, and the recent anti-diversity laws and Supreme Court decision dismantling affirmative action are making it harder to increase the number of Black physicians.

These Vibrant, Bigger-Than-Life Portraits Turn Gun Death Statistics Into Indelible Stories

Zarinah Lomax has designed dresses from yellow crime-scene tape and styled jackets with hand-painted demands to raise awareness about gun violence in Philadelphia, creating portraits of young people who have died from gunfire and their families and friends left to ask why.

Are Black Teens Safe With 5 Hours of Daily Social Media?

Social media use among Black teens is linked to poor mental health, including higher rates of suicidal ideation and poor body image, and researchers are exploring the link between online racial discrimination and suicidal ideation.

5 Black Athletes Who Have Stood Up for Mental Health

Five athletes, including Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles, Dak Prescott, Brittney Griner, and Vernon Maxwell, have openly discussed their mental health issues, teaching us that it's okay not to be okay.

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How Scott Colom Defied More Than A Century Of History To...

Just six years after Mississippi removed the Confederate stars and bars from its state flag, CNN’s Decision Desk projects that Scott Colom will become the first Black senator from the state since Reconstruction and the first Democrat to win the seat since 1982.