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House Passes Election Bill in Response to Jan. 6 Insurrection

September 22, 2022

The House of Representatives voted to reform the 135-year-old Electoral Count Act Wednesday. The legislative overhaul is to prevent events like the Jan. 6 insurrection from happening again.

Visa, Mastercard, AmEx To Categorize Gun Purchases Separately

September 12, 2022

Visa, Mastercard, and American Express will now categorize gun shop purchases separately. The change will help track any suspicious gun sale surge that may predate a mass shooting.

Los Angeles School District Hit by Ransomware Attack

September 7, 2022

A cyberattack targeting the Los Angeles Unified School District caused a significant system outage in the country's second-largest school district over Labor Day weekend.

President Biden Announces New Student-Loan Forgiveness Plan To Help Millions

August 24, 2022

President Biden’s new student-loan plan will help relieve millions of Americans from debt.

School’s Find National Test Scores Take A Plunge As A Result Of The Pandemic

September 1, 2022

Due to the lack of in classroom learning and having to switch to online teaching, most elementary schools are finding that because of the pandemic that math and reading scores have plummeted to its lowest level in over a decade.

Once Wrongly Beaten, A Former Officer Will Now Lead Boston’s Police Department

July 14, 2022

27 years after he was mistakenly beaten by his colleagues, former police officer Brian Cox has been named Boston's newest police commissioner. Cox hopes his tenure will result in greater community trust and more thorough policing.

August 11, 2022

Donald Trump Pleads The Fifth, Won’t Answer New York Attorney General’s Questions

August 4, 2022

Following Trip, Nancy Pelosi Offers Support To Taiwan Despite Threats, Criticism

July 28, 2022

Wildfire Near Yosemite National Park Becomes California’s Largest This Year

July 21, 2022

Secret Service Provides A Single Text Message To Jan. 6 Committee

July 4 Weekend Sees Droves Of Gun Violence And Deaths Across The U.S.

July 7, 2022

The Fourth of July weekend saw a deadly toll for American citizens, as almost every state had shootings that totaled 220 dead victims and 550 nationwide. Among the deadliest mass shootings was one that occured in Highland Park, Illinois, where seven people were killed during an Independence Day parade.

A Look Into One Woman Veteran’s Efforts To Give Housing And Support To Homeless Veterans | Alyce Knaflich

July 12, 2022

Despite their valiant efforts serving, many veterans come home to more struggles in the form of financial insecurities, culture shock, and homelessness. Wanting to help her fellow women service members recover, retired Army Staff Sergeant Alyce Knaflich has created the resources necessary in order to provide that stability so desperately needed.

Death Toll In San Antonio Migrant Tragedy Continues To Rise

June 30, 2022

Following the initial discovery of 46 migrants in a tractor trailer dead from heat strokes and exhaustion in San Antonio, the death toll has now risen to 53. 14 others have been hospitalized. It continues what is being referred to as the deadliest smuggling incident in U.S. history, and now brings the total migrant deaths up to 290 in 2022.

How A Social Worker Has Helped To Bring Awareness And Accessibility To Maternal Mental Health | Amy Green

June 21, 2022

Pregnancy and postpartum can be wonderful experiences, but they can also have a significant impact on the birthing person. Depression and anxiety could strain the new parent, leaving them lost and afraid. That potential outcome is why NCCC founder Amy Green has strived to provide birthing parents support and education to help them overcome mental health struggles.

Takeaways From Latest Jan. 6 Hearing: Election Officials Felt Trump’s Pressure

June 23, 2022

Emotions ran high on Tuesday's Jan. 6 hearing, with testimonies from officials in battleground states recalling how they were attacked by Donald Trump and his supporters during the former President's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.

Retail Sales Drop 0.3% In May As Federal Reserve Prepares To Hike Interest Rates Further

June 16, 2022

According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, retail sales fell 0.3% in May, wiping out any progress made by a 0.7% rise in April. It comes as a 8.6% inflation jump has forced millions to focus their money on food and gas, the latter of which now sits above $5 per gallon nationally.

Simone Biles, Other Victims Of Larry Nassar To File $1 Billion In Claims Against FBI

June 9, 2022

The more than 90 women who were sexually abused by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar have filed claims up to $1 billion dollars against the FBI for failing to stop the doctor when the agency first received allegations against him, their attorneys said Wednesday.

Four Killed In Tulsa Hospital Shooting As Senate Has “Framework” For Gun Legislation

June 2, 2022

Four people were killed and 10 were injured as a gunman opened fire at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma Wednesday, authorities reported. The unidentified gunman is also dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The massacre comes a Memorial Day weekend that saw 14 total mass shootings.

Following Uvalde Shooting That Left 19 Children Dead, Calls For Stricter Gun Laws Intensify

May 26, 2022

Following the Robb Elementary School shooting — where 19 children and two teachers were shot by 18-year-old Salvador Ramos — cries for gun reform have sprung up across the country. In Texas, where gun laws are laxed, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke yelled at Gov. Greg Abbott during a press conference, saying he's "doing nothing."

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Scientists May Have Solved the Mystery of an Ancient ‘Alien Goldfish’September 22, 2022 - 10:00 am
Scientists may have finally figured out where an ancient sea animal fits into the “tree of life.” The animal, known as Typhloesus wellsi, perplexed scientists for nearly 50 years, leading them to dub it the “alien goldfish.”
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The House of Representatives voted to reform the 135-year-old Electoral Count Act Wednesday. The legislative overhaul is to prevent events like the Jan. 6 insurrection from happening again.
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The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommended that all physicians screen adult patients under 65 for anxiety. The move was motivated by the country’s mental health epidemic in the wake of the pandemic.
Homebuilder Sentiment Falls for Ninth Consecutive MonthSeptember 19, 2022 - 10:01 am
U.S. homebuilder confidence in the housing market dropped to its lowest level since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Experts believe the high inflation rate and rising borrowing costs are contributing to first-time homebuyers’ hesitancy to purchase new single-family homes.
Bodies Found in Ukrainian Mass Grave Show Signs of TortureSeptember 19, 2022 - 10:00 am
Ukraine found a mass burial site of 440 graves Thursday in a forest on the outskirts of Izium. Soldiers made the discovery after retaking control of the Kharkiv region five months after its Russian occupation.

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House Passes Election Bill in Response to Jan. 6 Insurrection

US Task Force Recommends All Adults Under 65 Be Screened for Anxiety

Homebuilder Sentiment Falls for Ninth Consecutive Month

Bodies Found in Ukrainian Mass Grave Show Signs of Torture

Dow Tumbles More Than 1200 Points After Inflation Data

NASA To Slam Probe Into Asteroid for Planetary Defense Test

ColourPop Faces Backlash After Harry Potter Collab

Apple Releases iOS 16 Update, Twitter Celebrates

China’s Zero-COVID Policy Causes Mass Food and Supply Shortages

Visa, Mastercard, AmEx To Categorize Gun Purchases Separately

New York Declares State of Emergency After Finding Polio Virus in Wastewater

House Passes Election Bill in Response to Jan. 6 Insurrection

Visa, Mastercard, AmEx To Categorize Gun Purchases Separately

Los Angeles School District Hit by Ransomware Attack

President Biden Announces New Student-Loan Forgiveness Plan To Help Millions

School’s Find National Test Scores Take A Plunge As A Result Of The Pandemic

Once Wrongly Beaten, A Former Officer Will Now Lead Boston’s Police Department

Donald Trump Pleads The Fifth, Won’t Answer New York Attorney General’s Questions

Following Trip, Nancy Pelosi Offers Support To Taiwan Despite Threats, Criticism

Wildfire Near Yosemite National Park Becomes California’s Largest This Year

Secret Service Provides A Single Text Message To Jan. 6 Committee

July 4 Weekend Sees Droves Of Gun Violence And Deaths Across The U.S.

A Look Into One Woman Veteran’s Efforts To Give Housing And Support To Homeless Veterans | Alyce Knaflich

Death Toll In San Antonio Migrant Tragedy Continues To Rise

How A Social Worker Has Helped To Bring Awareness And Accessibility To Maternal Mental Health | Amy Green

Takeaways From Latest Jan. 6 Hearing: Election Officials Felt Trump’s Pressure

Retail Sales Drop 0.3% In May As Federal Reserve Prepares To Hike Interest Rates Further

Simone Biles, Other Victims Of Larry Nassar To File $1 Billion In Claims Against FBI

Four Killed In Tulsa Hospital Shooting As Senate Has “Framework” For Gun Legislation

Following Uvalde Shooting That Left 19 Children Dead, Calls For Stricter Gun Laws Intensify

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