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Gen Z Cares about Politics, We Just Don’t Believe Politics Cares about Us

As part of a collaboration between The Fulcrum's NextGen initiative and Made By Us, The Fulcrum is publishing Letters to America, a series created through the Youth250 project that invites Gen Z to reflect on the nation’s past, present, and future as the United States approaches its 250th anniversar...

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May 2 • 12:20 AM EDT • Politics • thefulcrum.us
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Hope out of chaos: how the dark era of Trump is creating a new approach to global politics

There is cautious optimism that ‘a majority of multilateralists’ may be able to enduringly reshape global alliances

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May 2 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Pentagon orders withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as Trump escalates feud with Merz

The Pentagon confirmed the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as tensions between Trump and Chancellor Merz intensify.

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May 1 • 9:03 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Mr. Karate revealed for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves though he looks a bit different now

Although it just began months ago, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is quickly approaching the end of its second season already, but there's still a few characters left joining the roster soon.During Evo Japan 2026, SNK revealed ...

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May 1 • 8:00 PM EDT • Technology • eventhubs.com
Trump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War

In letters to the House and Senate, the president asserted that the hostilities had “terminated,” in an apparent attempt to avoid having to seek congressional approval.

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May 1 • 5:50 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Atrium Health + WakeMed propose $2B merger, many jobs in major NC healthcare move

If approved, the deal would create 3,300 new healthcare jobs and expand services to 1 million North Carolinians.

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May 1 • 3:50 PM EDT • Health • charlotteobserver.com
Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply, claiming hostilities have 'terminated'

Yet President Donald Trump also made it clear in a letter to Congress that the war may be far from over.

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May 1 • 3:45 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Apotex becomes the first Canadian‑based pharmaceutical company to receive Health Canada approval for a generic equivalent of Ozempic®

/PRNewswire/ - Apotex Inc. ("Apotex" or the "Company"), Canada's largest Canadian‑based global health company, today announced that Health Canada has approved...

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May 1 • 3:03 PM EDT • Health • prnewswire.com
Americans continue to view both the Republican and Democratic parties negatively

The share of Americans holding unfavorable views of both parties has grown over time, rising to 26% today compared with 21% in 2020.

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May 1 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • pewresearch.org
Trump Loses Ground on Several Personal Traits as Approval Rating Slips

Views of Trump's handling of some key issues facing the U.S., such as immigration policy and use of military force, have become more negative.

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May 1 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • pewresearch.org
Big Bend youth sports complex; $175 million project approved

Big Bend has approved plans for a $175 million multi-sport facility at Highway 164 and I-43 set to be the largest of its kind in Wisconsin.

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May 1 • 11:40 AM EDT • Sports • fox6now.com
Five Heart Podcast: New Huskers in the NFL, Stadium Renovations, Spring Sports

The latest Five Heart Podcast opens with Greg and Fred returning after a missed week, chatting casually about life, weather, and Husker fandom before diving into key topics. The primary discussion centers on Nebraska’s approved $600 million Memorial Stadium renovation, framed as a necessary long-term investment rather than cosmetic upgrades. They highlight structural needs, maintaining […]

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May 1 • 8:11 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump administration rejects need for Iran war Congressional approval despite deadline

Pete Hegseth argued that a ceasefire agreement with Iran more than three weeks ago ‘means the 60 day clock pauses, or stops’

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May 1 • 6:57 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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A deadline for the Iran war is here. What does the War Powers Act say?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted an ongoing ceasefire “pauses” the clock on the 60-day deadline to end hostilities in Iran or seek congressional approval.

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May 1 • 6:56 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Appreciating science teacher Noor Jubeh

Teacher appreciation week: Noor Jubeh teachers her middle school and high school science students at Salam High School on February 16, 2026.

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May 1 • 6:01 AM EDT • Science • jsonline.com
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Poll: Trump’s Iran war reaches Iraq- and Vietnam-era disapproval levels

A Post-ABC-Ipsos poll shows most Americans call the military action a mistake, even as Republicans remain strongly supportive. Many fear the conflict will lead to a recession.

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May 1 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
🚨 Official: Barça unveil special shirt for El Clasico!

Do you approve of the choice?In 10 days, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid will meet one last time this season for a Clasico that could definitively decide the fate of La Liga.As every year since Spotify b...

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May 1 • 3:50 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Trump is supposed to get Congress’ approval when the Iran war hits 60 days. Lawmakers can’t agree when that is.

A Vietnam-era law says Congress must sign off on the Iran war after the conflict hits the 60-day mark. The only problem: Lawmakers can’t agree when that deadline actually hits. And now they’ve left town.

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May 1 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
San Francisco to create 2 more entertainment zones

This week, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved ordinances that would allow the city to create two more so-called entertainment zones.

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May 1 • 12:01 AM EDT • Entertainment • nbcbayarea.com
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CMU partners with Bullock Creek to bring ‘mixed reality’ learning to science classes

Students at a Midland area high school are taking a hands-on approach with science through a partnership with Central Michigan University.

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Apr 30 • 9:30 PM EDT • Science • wnem.com
UT’s G10 garage could be demolished this summer if Neyland Entertainment District gets final approva

Students and longtime tailgaters express concerns about parking disruptions as $280 million project awaits Board of Trustees vote

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Apr 30 • 6:51 PM EDT • Entertainment • wvlt.tv
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UT’s G10 garage could be demolished this summer if Neyland Entertainment District gets final approval

For longtime tailgaters, the potential loss of G10 represents more than just a parking disruption.

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Apr 30 • 6:29 PM EDT • Entertainment • wvlt.tv
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Williamstown Board of Health Backs Plastic Bag Amendment, Biosolids Bylaw

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Board of Health on Monday unanimously recommended the annual town meeting approve articles that would amend the town's existing plastic bag ordinance and ban...

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Apr 30 • 5:29 PM EDT • Health • iberkshires.com
'Do you want the crazies back in charge?' Rep. Jim Jordan talks elections

As the November midterm elections approach, Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is looking ahead to what could be a tough race for Republicans, but said the GOP’s campaign message should be simple.

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Apr 30 • 5:16 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
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Johnson & Johnson to acquire Atraverse Medical

The move, once finalized, helps Johnson & Johnson add multiple FDA-approved technologies to its EP portfolio.

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Apr 30 • 4:33 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Women live longer after TAVR than men

Researchers tracked real-world data from 600 TAVR patients, following each one for approximately five years. Survival rates were similar for men and women early on, but then women started experiencing better outcomes after three years.

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Apr 30 • 4:14 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
New York Issues Warning on Lyme Disease as Warm Weather Approaches

Health and environmental officials are urging New Yorkers and visitors to protect themselves from ticks and tick-borne diseases as the weather gets warmer.

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Apr 30 • 3:25 PM EDT • Health • wktv.com
Donald Trump Jr, didn't know anything about The Apprentice reboot

He heard after reading the paper like everyone else.

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Apr 30 • 2:48 PM EDT • Politics • hollywoodreporter.com
Sixers appreciate George doing ‘everything' through roller coaster of Celtics series

Paul George’s steady two-way play has been valuable through the first five games of the Sixers’ series with the Celtics.

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Apr 30 • 2:06 PM EDT • Sports • nbcsportsphiladelphia.com
House approves bill to fund Homeland Security and end the record shutdown

After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, and sent the bipartisan package to President Donald Trump to sign, ending the longest agency shutdown in history.

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Apr 30 • 1:46 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
‘We need to take a new approach to break this cycle’

Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

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Apr 30 • 12:47 PM EDT • Politics • theweek.com
Birds in Cities Fear Women More Than Men and Scientists Don’t Know Why

A small but consistent difference in how birds respond to approaching humans hints at hidden cues shaping animal behavior.

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Apr 30 • 10:55 AM EDT • Science • scitechdaily.com
May 12: 'Nurse Appreciation Game' features Free Tickets for Nurses/Nursing Students, presented by Catholic Health

In honor of the hard work, passion and dedication of the many nurses who serve our community every day, the Bisons today announced that they have partnered with Catholic Health to host “Nurse Appreciation Night,” Tuesday, May 12, as the Herd hosts the Worcester Red Sox at 6:05 p.m. (Gates

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Apr 30 • 10:34 AM EDT • Health • mlb.com
Police apprehend man sought in string of business robberies in Wilmington, Del.

On Wednesday, police arrested Jimmie Hayes, 50, for his suspected involvement in the robberies of, at least, nine businesses in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Apr 30 • 9:46 AM EDT • Business • nbcphiladelphia.com
Fine chandeliers are a specialty for New Orleans business | Home/Garden

Michael Melesurgo and Ricardo “Rico” Mencia purchased Classic Chandelier from the business’s founder, Peter Sather, in 2023, when he decided to retire. The business partners rebranded the company as Vintage Chandelier and relocated it to 455 Philip St. in the Irish Channel in December 2025.The company offers a variety of services including cleaning, moving, restoration, installation, pick-up, delivery and general maintenance of light fixtures, with a specialty in fine antique chandeliers.Additional specialties include the installation and restoration of mirrors and artwork, with pick-up and delivery included. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-mobile-1'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-tablet-1'); }); “We mainly focus on older fixtures, but we have also worked on newer ones, especially with installation,” Melesurgo said. “We aim to be able to work on almost anything within reason. But chandeliers are the meat and potatoes of the business.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-sticky-rail-1'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-desktop-1'); }); The team at Vintage Chandelier has worked on some of the best-known chandeliers in New Orleans, at hotels including the Ritz-Carlton and the Hyatt Regency, the Milton H. Latter Memorial branch of the New Orleans Public Library and several prominent homes.Inside Out sat down with the duo to discuss the identification and care of fine chandeliers. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-mobile-2'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-tablet-2'); }); What are some of the hallmarks of a fine chandelier?Melesurgo: Some of the finer points of elegant chandeliers are pristine crystal, clean craftsmanship, original pieces and parts and stamped pieces to ensure authenticity. Everything should be clean and working.How should you clean a fine chandelier?Melesurgo: The material in question determines the methodology for cleaning. Crystal chandeliers should be cleaned by hand, crystal by crystal, to ensure the best outcome, and to avoid deterioration of metal wiring typically used in connecting pieces together. Spraying cleaners can, over time, sit on the metal and end up rusting connections that compromise the connections. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-mobile-3'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-tablet-3'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-sticky-rail-2'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-desktop-2'); }); What in your backgrounds led you to this business?Melesurgo: I have an electrical background. I started as an electrical apprentice in the local union (IBEW 130) in 2005. Then Katrina hit. I ended up going back to school and getting a degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism and graduating in 2011. I started working for Peter (Sather) at Classic Chandelier & Mirror in 2012, which was supposed to only be temporary, but I ended up staying for a lot longer. I have always enjoyed working with my hands and being creative. This allows me to be creative and keep a lot of beautiful history alive. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-mobile-4'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-tablet-4'); }); Rico, you worked as a draftsman alongside an engineer at YKM Consulting. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-sticky-rail-3'); }); googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-breakout-desktop-3'); }); Mencia: The job was interesting, especially working on the Ochsner expansion, but staring at two monitors all day became unbearable. I went to work for Peter (Sather), which opened a new world to antiques and chandeliers that I find fascinating. Vintage Chandelier, 455 Philip St., (504) 309-8983, @vintagechandelier.504 on Instagram googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('fixed-sticky-rail-4'); });

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Apr 30 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • nola.com
From Antibiotic Discovery to the Role of Religion in Health, Pre-Med Student Has Already Investigated Major Questions in the Medical World

Hailey DeWalt is not slowing down as she approaches graduation

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Apr 30 • 7:15 AM EDT • Health • today.uconn.edu
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Should schools limit kids’ screen time? The science is murky

Los Angeles public schools are limiting computer use in classrooms over health concerns. But experts say that approach is missing the problem

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Apr 30 • 7:00 AM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
Inseego to acquire Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access business to create a global wireless broadband leader

· The acquisition is expected to approximately double Inseego’s revenue and strengthen it as a global leader in wireless broadband across fixed wireless and mobile connectivity, with a broader portfolio for carriers, enterprises, and consumers.· The two companies plan to collaborate on joint go-to-market and innovation initiative...

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Apr 30 • 6:37 AM EDT • Business • nokia.com
There Is Optimism Around Micron Technology’s HBM Business, Here Is What You Should Know?

Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) has a five year forward EPS growth rate of approximately 130%, making it one of the best long-term tech stocks to buy according to hedge fund. Wall Street sees an upside of almost 10% as of April 27, with the stock soaring over 540% in one year. The highest analyst price […]

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Apr 30 • 4:50 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Oil Prices Soar as Iran Standoff Shows No End in Sight

Oil prices push higher, approaching another wartime high, as President Trump asserted that the naval blockade of Iran’s ports would persist.

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Apr 30 • 12:03 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
DART approves $32M for security, mental health support expansions

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is touting a multi-million move that they say will expand its security and mental health support.

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Apr 29 • 9:13 PM EDT • Health • fox4news.com
Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms

The vote came just two days after Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his proposal and the same day that the U.S. Supreme Court rolled back a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.

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Apr 29 • 9:01 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Scientists restore memory by blocking a single Alzheimer’s protein

Researchers have identified a new potential weapon against Alzheimer’s: blocking a protein called PTP1B. In mice, this approach boosted memory and helped brain immune cells clear harmful plaque buildup. Since PTP1B is also linked to diabetes and obesity—both risk factors for Alzheimer’s—it could offer a broader treatment strategy.

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Apr 29 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Minnesota Senate approves funding to rescue Hennepin Healthcare from closure
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Apr 29 • 7:35 PM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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Jacksonville reviewing ‘home occupations’ legislation, covering businesses operated from homes

Jacksonville’s Planning Department is seeking approval to update the city’s zoning code rules for home occupations in Section 656 so they match Florida Statute 559.955.

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Apr 29 • 5:31 PM EDT • Business • news4jax.com
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Board Approves Horvath Barger Motion To Reform Mental Health Care in LA County - Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath

The Board unanimously approved a motion by Supervisors Horvath & Barger to reform and better integrate mental health care within the County’s homeless services system.

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Apr 29 • 5:23 PM EDT • Health • lindseyhorvath.lacounty.gov
FDA approves next-gen mitral valve from Medtronic

The Mosaic Neo mitral bioprosthesis can be implanted through sternotomy, minimally invasive cardiac surgery or robotic access.

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Apr 29 • 5:03 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms

The Florida Legislature approved a new congressional map intended to maximize Republicans’ advantage in the state as part of the national redistricting battle that President Donald Trump launched ahead of this year’s midterms.

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Apr 29 • 3:22 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Mayor Bass Directs Permitting Reforms to Streamline Housing and Business Development Across Los Angeles

*This news release was originally published and distributed by the Office of Mayor Karen Bass. LOS ANGELES (April 27, 2026) – Today, Mayor Karen Bass announced a sweeping set of changes designed to make it faster and easier to build housing and open businesses in Los Angeles. The reforms will reduce delays in City approval […]

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Apr 29 • 1:42 PM EDT • Business • ladwpnews.com
Inside the transfer portal chase for Drew Mestemaker -- and how Oklahoma State closed early

The former North Texas QB took a patient approach in the transfer portal before following Eric Morris to Oklahoma State

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Apr 29 • 11:27 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
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Lawmakers urged by AHA to support key health initiatives in FY 2027 appropriations bill

The AHA April 29 urged House and Senate appropriations committee leaders to fund health care programs that have been successful in improving access to care for patients and communities nationwide, as the committee begins drafting the fiscal year 2027 appropriations bills. The AHA encouraged Congress to support various programs focusing on the health care workforce, maternal and child health, rural health, disaster preparedness, medical research and behavioral health. Additionally, the AHA urged legislators to include specific bill language that would bar the use of funds for the implementation of a 340B Rebate Model Program at the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Apr 29 • 11:26 AM EDT • Health • aha.org
House approves Ron DeSantis-proposed congressional map

The lower chamber deferred to the Governor's Office on creation of the cartography.

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Apr 29 • 11:19 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
McNeese’s Family Science Concentration Reapproved by NCFR

McNeese State University’s bachelor’s degree in sociology with a concentration in family science curriculum has been reapproved by the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR).

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Apr 29 • 10:56 AM EDT • Science • mcneese.edu
Adoption medicine clinics give children a healthy start

Embedded in academic health systems, these clinics assess children for physical and mental health challenges and connect families with appropriate resources.

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Apr 29 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • aamc.org
How should Rangers approach Tynecastle showdown?

Following a damaging home defeat to Motherwell, Danny Rohl has plenty to ponder with Rangers' Scottish Premiership title hopes hanging by a thread. A trip to face league leaders Hearts is being billed as a must-win fixture for the Ibrox side, who sit four points off the summit with four games remaining. Having seemingly settled on a 4-2-2-2 shape, Sunday's loss to Jens Berthel Askou's side has thrown Rohl's preferred system into question.

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Apr 29 • 7:53 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
UA president to recommend new School of Data Science focused on artificial intelligence

A School of Data Science still needs approval from the UA system Board of Trustees.

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Apr 29 • 7:48 AM EDT • Science • wbrc.com
5 Small Business Grants For AAPI Business Owners

Explore AAPI small business grants and learn how to qualify. Discover funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, and tips to improve your chances of approval.

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Apr 29 • 6:30 AM EDT • Business • forbes.com
German cabinet approves health insurance reform to curb costs

Germany's cabinet approved a ​draft bill to reform ‌the statutory health insurance system on Wednesday, aiming to ​save 16.3 billion euros ($19.08 ​billion) next year amid mounting ⁠costs.

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Apr 29 • 5:37 AM EDT • Health • reuters.com
Advent, UNC Health, appeal Mission Hospital expansion approval

Two healthcare companies appealed state approval for Mission Hospital and Novant Health to expand in Buncombe County, setting up a legal battle.

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Apr 29 • 5:26 AM EDT • Health • citizen-times.com
Afghanistan women: Fifa rule changes allows return to international competition

Afghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.

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Apr 29 • 4:08 AM EDT • Sports • bbc.com
How Some Founders Are Redefining Fashion’s Idea of Success

As the pipeline to scaling a fashion business grows more precarious, some designers are ditching the pursuit of global prestige in favour of a slower approach to growth they say is more sustainable — and more fulfilling.

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Apr 29 • 12:30 AM EDT • Business • businessoffashion.com
Will Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric matter at the Supreme Court?

Conservative justices have adopted a blinkered approach to the president’s biased assertions

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Apr 29 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
6 things the hospital-at-home model needs to scale up nationally

Earlier this year Congress extended CMS’s hospital-at-home waiver for five years via the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. With that bold stroke, ‘HaH’ services became eligible for Medicare reimbursement through September of 2030.

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Apr 28 • 8:38 PM EDT • Health • healthexec.com
Australia becomes the 30th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem

The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Australia for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, marking a significant milestone in the health of indigenous peoples and in global efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Trachoma, the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer represents a public health problem in the country.Australia is among a growing number of countries that have successfully eliminated trachoma, contributing to global progress towards the targets set out in the WHO road map for NTDs 2021–2030.Trachoma is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and spreads through close contact with infected individuals, contaminated surfaces, and flies that carry eye and nose discharge. Repeated infections can lead to scarring of the eyelids, turning eyelashes inward, and ultimately causing blindness if untreated.“WHO congratulates Australia on this important achievement,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. “This success reflects sustained commitment, strong partnerships, and a focus on reaching populations most affected by health inequities. It brings us closer to a world free from the suffering caused by trachoma.”Australia’s journey to eliminationAustralia’s achievement reflects decades of targeted public health action, particularly in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, where trachoma persisted despite its earlier disappearance from the rest of the country.National efforts intensified with the establishment of the National Trachoma Management Programme in 2006, which implemented the WHO-recommended SAFE strategy: surgery for trichiasis, antibiotics to treat infection, promotion of facial cleanliness, and environmental improvement. Regular screening of all communities classified as at-risk of trachoma by teams of qualified health workers formed an important part of the Programme. Interventions were delivered through coordinated partnerships between federal and state governments, Aboriginal community-controlled health services, and local communities.Over time, sustained screening, treatment, and prevention activities, including improvements in housing, water, sanitation and hygiene, led to a steady decline in trachoma prevalence. Australia’s approach included adaptations to reflect its context, such as targeted treatment based on community-level data rather than mass drug administration, and strong integration with environmental health programmes.“Elimination of trachoma is a win for the eye health of communities across Australia, particularly those whose lives have been impacted by a disease that is entirely preventable,” said Mark Butler, Minister for Health and Ageing, Australia. “This major milestone is thanks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, community commitment and sustained investment over many decades.“The lessons from this work will inform how we approach other preventable health conditions in remote and regional Australia. Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and local health workers have been central to this success, delivering culturally safe care and community-led solutions.”“This recognition from the World Health Organization reflects decades of work led by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, alongside local health workers in remote First Nations communities,” said Malarndirri McCarthy, Minister for Indigenous Australians. “Their work has been critical to eliminating trachoma as a public health problem in Australia.”Advancing global efforts against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)Trachoma is one of 21 diseases and disease groups that are regarded by WHO as NTDs. Together, NTDs affect more than 1 billion people worldwide, primarily in underserved populations with limited access to essential services such as clean water, sanitation, and health care.Australia’s elimination of trachoma as a public health problem highlights the importance of sustained political commitment and cross-sectoral collaboration in addressing the underlying determinants of health. It also underscores the feasibility of eliminating trachoma even in geographically challenging settings.In addition to trachoma, Australia has several endemic NTDs, including Buruli ulcer, leprosy and scabies. Validation of elimination of trachoma as a public health problem marks the first time that WHO has confirmed the elimination of an NTD in Australia, which becomes the 63rd country globally and 16th in the Western Pacific Region to have eliminated at least one NTD.“Tackling neglected tropical diseases in the Western Pacific Region has long been a challenge for countries across the socioeconomic spectrum, given the complexities in reaching the most vulnerable communities, including in remote areas,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. “As a doctor from Tonga, I’ve experienced these challenges for myself. But I also know that with strategic commitment underpinned by optimal resources and partnerships in health, success is possible as other countries in our region have also demonstrated. I commend Australia on eliminating trachoma as a public health problem and urge all involved to remain vigilant to ensure this status is maintained.”WHO continues to support countries working to eliminate trachoma and other NTDs, ensuring that progress reaches those most in need and that gains are sustained through strong surveillance, appropriately integrated into national health systems, and mainstreamed within the wider health sector and beyond.Editor’s notesNeglected tropical diseases and trachoma elimination effortsNeglected tropical diseases are associated with devastating health, social and economic consequences. Their burden is mainly felt among impoverished communities in tropical areas.Public health targets for the control, elimination and eradication of these conditions were set in the road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030 (https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240010352).In 1996, WHO launched the WHO Alliance for the Global Elimination of Trachoma by 2020 (GET2020), creating a network of governments, non-governmental organizations and academic institutions dedicated to the fight against trachoma. WHO continues to support endemic countries to accelerate progress towards the global target of eliminating trachoma as a public health problem worldwide; 2030 is the new target date.Elimination of trachoma as a public health problem is defined as: (i) a prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (TT) “unknown to the health system” of < 0.2% in ≥15-year-olds; and (ii) a prevalence of trachomatous inflammation—follicular (TF) in children aged 1–9 years of < 5%, in each formerly endemic district, plus (iii) the existence of a system to identify and manage incident cases of TT.Other countries validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem are: Algeria, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, China, Egypt, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Togo, Vanuatu and Viet Nam.

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Apr 28 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Colorado lawmakers limit health care enrollment for immigrant children, but raise cap on dental benefits as budget talks conclude

After weeks of wrestling with how to rein in spending on a program providing health coverage to immigrants, Colorado lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday, April 28, to a proposal to limit enrollment and end certain...

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Apr 28 • 7:09 PM EDT • Health • postindependent.com
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Colorado lawmakers limit health care enrollment for immigrant children, but raise cap on dental benefits as budget talks conclude

After weeks of wrestling with how to rein in spending on a program providing health coverage to immigrants, Colorado lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday, April 28, to a proposal to limit enrollment and end certain...

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Apr 28 • 7:02 PM EDT • Health • aspentimes.com
Abbott gains FDA clearance, CE mark approval for AI-powered imaging platform

Ultreon 3.0 was built to capture and evaluate high-quality OCT images, providing real-time guidance during complex PCI procedures.

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Apr 28 • 5:15 PM EDT • Business • cardiovascularbusiness.com
Health Canada approves first generic version of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic

Health Canada ​has approved ‌the first ​generic ​version of Danish ⁠drugmaker ​Novo ​Nordisk's blockbuster diabetes drug ​Ozempic ​made by Indian ‌drugmaker ⁠Dr Reddy's Laboratories , ​its ​website ⁠showed on ​Tuesday.

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Apr 28 • 5:06 PM EDT • Health • reuters.com
For Democratic veterans making midterm pitches, the Iran war is personal: From the Politics Desk

Plus, King Charles addresses Congress. And why another assassination attempt isn't likely to change Trump's approach to public events.

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Apr 28 • 5:00 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Could At-Home Brain Stimulation Reduce Psychiatry’s Reliance on S.S.R.I.s?

A headset recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration uses a weak electric current to shock the brain. Some researchers hope it could challenge the current pill-centric paradigm.

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Apr 28 • 4:47 PM EDT • Health • nytimes.com
MIRAMAR BEACH BUSINESS OWNER ARRESTED FOR BATTERY AND OPERATING AS A MASSAGE THERAPIST WITHOUT A LICENSE

WALTON COUNTY, FLA— The owner of a massage practice in Miramar Beach is facing criminal charges for a second time after a victim reported being inappropriately touched during a massage. This...

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Apr 28 • 4:35 PM EDT • Business • waltonso.org
City birds appear more afraid of women than men and scientists have no idea why

‘I fully believe our results, that urban birds react differently based on the sex of the person approaching them, but I can’t explain them right now’

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Apr 28 • 4:00 PM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
Peters, Slotkin, Walberg, and Huizenga Call on Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Impacted by Southwest Michigan Tornadoes

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), alongside U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), are urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for an administrative disaster declaration following the devastating tornadoes in Southwest Michigan this […]

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Apr 28 • 2:13 PM EDT • Business • slotkin.senate.gov
Stephanie Teeter ’26PHD: ‘I Saw a Need to Support Scientists’ | College of Education News

WIth more than two decades of lab experience, Stephanie Teeter ’26PHD knew that scientists love what they do, but often need help communicating that passion with others and in a way that non-scientists can appreciate.

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Apr 28 • 1:35 PM EDT • Science • ced.ncsu.edu
College basketball coaching carousel grades, four years later: The best and worst from the 2022 hiring cycle

Matt Norlander looks back at the hirings from four years ago and hands out appraisals from Duke to Louisville and so many more

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Apr 28 • 10:18 AM EDT • Sports • cbssports.com
🇺🇸 Y! Sports AM: World Cup roster projections

The USMNT's World Cup roster reveal is fast approaching. Who's in? Who's out? Who's on the bubble?

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Apr 28 • 8:09 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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BMG and Concord confirm merger, with Bertelsmann as majority-owner; Bob Valentine named CEO of combined

The combined company will be owned approximately 67% by Bertelsmann, and 33% by affiliates of Great Mountain Partners, a long-time investor in Concord…

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Apr 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • musicbusinessworldwide.com
GOP candidates revive anti-Islam attacks as midterms approach

Republican lawmakers and candidates across the country have escalated their anti-Islam rhetoric in recent months, warning their constituents that Islamic law could gain a foothold in the United States.

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Apr 28 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • stateline.org
Microsoft Patches Entra ID Role Flaw That Enabled Service Principal Takeover

Agent ID Administrator enabled service principal takeover before April 9, 2026 patch, exposing privilege escalation risk in Entra ID tenants.

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Apr 28 • 2:37 AM EDT • Technology • thehackernews.com
Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation

The National Science Board was created in 1950 to advise the president and Congress on science and engineering policy, approve major funding awards and guide NSF’s future.

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Apr 27 • 8:35 PM EDT • Science • adn.com
Report: Jaguars 'considered' trading into Round 1 with unique approach

The Jaguars reportedly considered trading into the first round of the 2026 NFL draft with a unique approach.

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Apr 27 • 8:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
How science is finally making real progress in treating allergies

After decades of limited options, allergy care is may no longer a one-size-fits-all treatment approach.

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Apr 27 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • nationalgeographic.com
Vanderbilt Health clinicians seek to improve care for those with traumatic brain injuries

CBIS training covers the cognitive, psychological and social consequences of brain injury; behavioral approaches for managing challenging behaviors and promoting positive skills; and techniques for effectively working with families of individuals with brain injury.

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Apr 27 • 4:39 PM EDT • Health • news.vumc.org
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Virginia Supreme Court considers GOP challenge to voter-approved redistricting plan favoring Democrats

Virginia's Supreme Court is considering whether a voter-approved redistricting amendment complied with the state's constitutional requirements.

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Apr 27 • 2:14 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
'Millimeters matter:' Making the Steam Controller 'just work'

Valve's 'it just works' approach to hardware design makes the Steam Controller a fantastic device to use. Here's what it took to make it that way.

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Apr 27 • 1:00 PM EDT • Technology • gamedeveloper.com
DeSantis floats Florida map that could give GOP up to four more House seats

The redistricting plan proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, if approved, would let Republicans regain their lead in the national gerrymandering arms race.

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Apr 27 • 12:07 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Informal educators get a powerful new way to speak their mind and boost their skills

Few elements of our culture are as firmly established in the 21st century western zeitgeist as the fact that teachers are underappreciated and poorly paid. That goes double for informal educators — those who work outside the confines of diploma or degree-granting institutions. In the realm of scienc

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Apr 27 • 11:57 AM EDT • Science • floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Trump Terminates Entire National Science Board

govern the National Science Foundation (NSF). The National Science Board directs and approves large funding decisions for NSF’s approximately $9 billion basic science research budget. It is meant to function independently from the federal administration to keep science funding insulated from political pressure and budget cycles.

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Apr 27 • 10:44 AM EDT • Science • eos.org
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Earns National Spine Care Honor

For the first time, Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital has earned Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS).

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Apr 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • arlingtontx.gov
Zap in a cap: How one neurotech startup is using a hat to treat depression

FDA approved a request from Motif Neurotech, to start an initial feasibility trial to test a brain implant to treat depression.

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Apr 27 • 5:30 AM EDT • Health • statnews.com
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Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats

The Virginia Supreme Court is considering whether to block new U.S. House districts narrowly approved by voters | KMBZ

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Apr 27 • 12:03 AM EDT • Politics • audacy.com
Virginia Supreme Court considers whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats

The Virginia Supreme Court is considering whether to block new U.S. House districts narrowly approved by voters.

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Apr 27 • 12:03 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
Netflix Weighs Profit Discipline Against Growth In Sports Gaming Experiences

Netflix (NasdaqGS:NFLX) is sharpening its capital allocation approach, emphasizing profitability and margin discipline. The company is widening its focus beyond on demand streaming to advertising, live sports, gaming and experiential venues. Management recently chose not to pursue a potential merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, signaling a preference for self funded growth. Netflix shifted from a pure subscription streaming pioneer into a broader entertainment platform that includes ad...

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Apr 26 • 11:06 PM EDT • Sports • finance.yahoo.com
Morrisey celebrates passage of Rural Health bill

CHARLESTON – West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey celebrated the bill giving state health officials spending authority to use the $199 million federal Rural Health Transformation award in a ceremonial bill signing Thursday. Morrisey traveled to Princeton Community Hospital in Mercer County Thursday morning to hold a ceremonial signing for Senate Bill 570, a supplemental appropriation […]

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Apr 26 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • theintermountain.com
Visualizing the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident in maps

A suspected gunman was apprehended Saturday after blowing past a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton just as events were getting underway for the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

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Apr 26 • 12:51 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Community Engagement & Town Hall – Southern Humboldt Business Improvement District

“We appreciate the community’s patience as we move through this process. This is new territory for Southern Humboldt, and as a Steering Committee, we are committed to learning the process and…

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Apr 26 • 3:03 AM EDT • Business • kymkemp.com
Should Flutter’s Shift to U.S.-Style Governance and Blank-Check Preferred Shares Require Action From Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Investors?

At its 2026 Annual General Meeting on May 29, held in the past relative to today, Flutter Entertainment plc approved amendments to its Memorandum and Articles of Association to align governance with common U.S. public company practices, including plurality voting in contested director elections, flexible board size, and the ability to issue blank-check preferred shares. An important implication is Flutter’s move to formalize its status as a U.S. domestic issuer under the Securities Exchange...

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Apr 25 • 11:10 PM EDT • Entertainment • simplywall.st
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Trump's disdain for wind projects creates a political storm for Republicans in coastal Virginia

President Donald Trump’s attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans. One of them is Jen Kiggans, a congresswoman who represents a coastal district in Virginia where an $11.5 billion wind farm is expected to create 1,000 jobs. Her support for a project targeted by Trump shows the scrambled politics of clean energy in an election year where Republicans are at risk of losing the House. Kiggans could be even more at risk after Virginia voters approved on Tuesday a new congressional map that makes her competitive district more Democratic than before.

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Apr 25 • 10:01 AM EDT • Politics • nbcwashington.com
The Weekend Mauling: 4/25/26

Weekend Linksplosion! This is behind a paywall, but the KU Athletics board has approved a larger line of credit for the department. Everything’s totally fine though, right? Home runs and head scratchers from the 2nd day of the NFL draft A 4 day, tornado-heavy weather pattern is set up across the central US In things […]

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Apr 25 • 9:51 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Joint Budget advances school separation measure - Talk Business & Politics

The Joint Budget Committee Thursday (April 23) advanced an amendment to an appropriations bill that the sponsor said is needed for four isolated schools to detach from their existing districts....

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Apr 25 • 8:03 AM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net