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How Black Couples Are Redefining Finances In Relationships

Financial partnership among couples, characterized by shared responsibilities and mutual transparency, is linked to long-term stability. Establishing financial intimacy early in a relationship can mitigate conflicts and foster a robust partnership.

US Senate Votes To Strike Controversial AI Regulation Moratorium From Trump Agenda Bill

In a decisive move, the US Senate voted 99-1 to eliminate a provision from the Republicans' domestic policy bill that would have imposed a 10-year moratorium on state AI regulations. The moratorium had sparked concern among tech workers, academics, advocacy groups, state regulators, and lawmakers, who feared it would hinder efforts to hold tech companies accountable.

Supreme Court Orders Review Of Lower Court Rulings On Transgender Rights

The Supreme Court has nullified multiple lower court decisions supporting transgender Americans, mandating a reassessment of these cases following a pivotal ruling that sustained a prohibition on gender-affirming care for trans minors.

Senate Votes To Move Forward On Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ Though Measure’s Fate Remains...

The US Senate has advanced President Donald Trump's sweeping spending and tax bill through a key procedural vote, securing a narrow 51-49 majority. Vice President JD Vance and Senate Majority Leader John Thune played pivotal roles in rallying support from Republican holdouts, marking a significant step towards the bill's potential passage.

Big Trump Wins, Boomerang Appeals Define Supreme Court Termo choose a block

The Supreme Court has upheld significant bans, including those on gender-affirming care for transgender minors and birthright citizenship, prompting immediate legal challenges from the ACLU through class-action lawsuits. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has emerged as a vocal dissenter, articulating concerns over the implications of these rulings.

Americans Warned: You Could Be A Target

In response to President Trump's recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the U.S. State Department has issued a rare global travel advisory, urging American citizens to exercise heightened caution abroad. The advisory highlights the potential for demonstrations and retaliatory attacks against U.S. interests, reflecting escalating tensions and widespread international backlash.

Planned Parenthood Loses Medicaid Funding Battle In Supreme Court Ruling

The Supreme Court has ruled against Planned Parenthood in its lawsuit against South Carolina, which sought to challenge the state's withdrawal of Medicaid funding from the organization. This decision may inspire similar actions in other conservative states, potentially restricting Medicaid recipients' ability to select their healthcare providers.

Supreme Court Prepares Ruling On Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

The Supreme Court is set to deliver six pivotal rulings on Friday, among them a decision on President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship and a case regarding Louisiana's congressional districts. These rulings will address the scope of nationwide injunctions and assess the constitutionality of the state's district maps.

Supreme Court Ruling On Migrant Deportations Draws Backlash

The Supreme Court has approved President Trump's urgent appeal to recommence deportations of migrants to nations other than their own, thereby enabling the administration to persist with its policy of deporting individuals to third-party countries without due process.

NTSB Criticizes Both Boeing And FAA For Terrifying Alaska Airlines Door Plug Incident

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has attributed responsibility for the mid-flight door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight to Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), citing that the accident was preventable with enhanced oversight and safety protocols.

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Toxic Legacy: How Lead In Schools Is Silently Harming Black Kids

The persistent issue of lead exposure in schools continues to disproportionately affect children in predominantly Black and low-income communities, exacerbated by aging infrastructure and insufficient resources. Despite the urgency, federal efforts to address the crisis remain inadequate, leaving vulnerable populations at risk.