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‘Forever Chemicals’ in US Drinking Water: A Growing Problem
With more than 7,200 public water systems affected, water and waste professionals say tackling America’s contaminated water is no easy task.
Sacramento County Passes Public Camping Ban
Deputies’ initial sweep in an unincorporated area results ‘in the removal of over 5,000 pounds of garbage and debris.’
Tennessee Sued Over Race-Based Quotas on State Boards
A federal lawsuit challenges the state’s racial quotas in appointments to state medical and chiropractic boards, claiming unconstitutional discrimination.
Ban on School Lunch Processing Fees Set for 2027 Start
Processing fees can drastically increase the cost of reduced-price meals for lower-income students.
Arizonans Approve Police Arrests of Illegal Entrants, Right to Abortion
Both ballot initiatives passed with the broad support of voters.
Nebraska Votes to Protect the Unborn, Adds Abortion Restrictions to Constitution
The state also voted to legalize medicinal marijuana use, though the initiative could be invalidated in court.
Abortion on the Ballot: Here’s What Voters Decided
Voters in 10 states showed they still have mixed feelings on the controversial procedure.
Florida Rejects Measure to Make Abortion a Right
The result marks the first loss on a state ballot for measures to enshrine abortion in state constitution since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022.
Trump and Harris Transgender Policies Are Miles Apart
The candidates’ views differ on men in women’s sports, as well as whether children should be able to undergo gender-related medical and surgical procedures.
California Takes Controversial Approach to Fentanyl Crisis
California spends billions to stigmatize smoking, while destigmatizing the deadliest drug in U.S. history.
Trump Consistently Gaining Hispanic Voters
The most recent poll shows Vice President Kamala Harris in a virtual tie with former President Donald Trump with Hispanic voters.
Mississippi Audit Finds $335 Million in Wasteful Spending
An audit has identified millions of dollars in recurring waste in the state’s major agencies, according to State Auditor Shad White.
Musk Denies Allegations He Worked Illegally in America
In a Washington Post report, it’s alleged Musk began his career working illegally in the United States for a period in 1995, which Musk says isn’t true.
Illegal Immigration, Inflation Are Top Issues for Borderland Voters
The presidential nominee these voters select could influence down-ballot races in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona and sway control of Congress.
Our Boys Are Falling Behind. Why? Asks Warren Farrell
In “The Boy Crisis,” the authors detailed how boys have been falling behind in many key metrics of success and happiness.
Supreme Court Headed Toward Potentially Game-Changing Decision Over Gender Disputes
U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar is asking the high court to rule against Tennessee’s ban on gender transition treatments for minors.
Eva Mendes on the Strict Internet Rules She Imposes on Her Kids
Mendes shares two daughters with actor Ryan Gosling.
How Schools Across America Are Struggling With AI Deepfakes
The rise of fake AI-generated images and videos that target administrators and students prompt new laws and policies.
Good Samaritan Offers Help, Hope to San Francisco’s Homeless, Drug-Addicted
JJ Smith takes drug addicts to Salvation Army programs where they’re offered treatment on demand to detox and take steps toward their recovery.
Former Homeless Addict Finds Forgiveness, Recovery, Redemption
A father and his family endured tragedy, drug use, homelessness, foster care, and California’s deadliest wildfire.
