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Schools Tackle New Dietary Guidelines Amid Budget Constraints and Trends
Schools face budget challenges while aligning meals with new dietary guidelines and student preferences.

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22 hours ago3 min read


Democratic Senate Primary in Michigan: Candidates Engage in Bitter Feuds
The Michigan Democratic primary sees McMorrow, Stevens, and El-Sayed escalating personal attacks while vying for support.

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2 days ago2 min read


Homelessness in Michigan: Economic Struggles and Housing Shortage Rise
Economic pressures and housing scarcity drive longer shelter stays for Michiganders.

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3 days ago2 min read


Democrats Surge in Michigan Politics with Greene’s Special Election Win
Chedrick Greene’s victory boosts Democrats, signaling trends for midterms.

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4 days ago2 min read


Iran War Pushes Gas to $4.55 — and Your Grocery Bill Is Next
Gas hit $4.55 a gallon nationwide on May 8, up $1.40 from a year ago. The pump is the most visible cost of the war with Iran, but economists warn the deeper sting is just starting to show up at the grocery store.

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May 83 min read


Spirit Airlines Shuts Down: What It Means for Your Next Flight and Your Wallet
For families watching every dollar, Spirit Airlines was often the difference between a vacation that happened and one that didn't. Now, after 34 years of filling budget-conscious travelers' seats with some of the lowest fares in the sky, Spirit is gone — and the ripple effects are already being felt at airports across the country.

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May 84 min read


Spirit Airlines Is Gone: What Happened and What It Means for Travelers
For millions of budget-conscious Americans, Spirit Airlines was the ticket to an affordable getaway — cheap fares, bright yellow planes, and a no-frills experience that got you where you needed to go. Now, after 34 years in the skies, Spirit is gone, and thousands of passengers and employees are left picking up the pieces.

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May 84 min read


War With Iran Is Hitting Americans at the Gas Pump — and in Their Wallets
For millions of American families, the ongoing U.S. military conflict with Iran has become more than a foreign policy issue — it's showing up in their gas tanks, grocery bills, and monthly budgets. A new poll reveals just how widely that financial pain is spreading, and for many households, there may be no relief in sight.

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May 84 min read


Rising Gas Prices Are Hitting Lower-Income Families Hardest — And the Data Shows Just How Wide the Gap Is Getting
Every time Americans pull up to the pump, they're not all feeling the same pinch — and new research shows the gap between those who can absorb rising gas prices and those who can't is getting wider.

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May 63 min read


From AI Jesus to Iran Threats: Trump Faces Backlash From His Own Supporters as Controversies Mount
A single social media post managed to unite conservatives and liberals in rare agreement — and not in the way the White House would have wanted. In a stretch of days marked by escalating rhetoric, a controversial AI-generated image, and fresh accusations against a departing congressman, the debate over President Trump's behavior has reached a new level of intensity across the political spectrum.

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Apr 165 min read


Pope Leo XIV and President Trump Clash Over Peace Message
A public dispute between President Donald Trump and newly elected Pope Leo XIV has drawn widespread attention after Trump criticized the Catholic Church's leader for delivering a message of peace during one of Christianity's holiest seasons.

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Apr 153 min read


A Lifeline for Millions May Be Running Dry: What's Happening to PEPFAR's Funding
Every day, millions of people living with HIV in some of the world's poorest communities depend on American-funded programs to stay alive. Now, a funding squeeze is threatening to cut off that lifeline — and the people most at risk are the ones who can least afford to lose it.

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Apr 23 min read


Arizona Supreme Court Rejects Immunity in Mohave County Ballot Case
The court ruled against Ron Gould's immunity plea regarding ballot hand counts in Mohave County, affecting future election processes.

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Mar 312 min read


Arizona House Debates Repeal of Cesar Chavez Day and Antisemitism Bill
Arizona's legislature faces heated decisions on Chavez Day and HB 2575.

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Mar 302 min read


Contentious Federal Water Redistribution Proposal for Colorado River
The Bureau of Reclamation faces backlash from stakeholders over water cuts.

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Mar 293 min read


Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests Unite Millions Against Trump Policies
Millions prepare for dissent against Trump in all 50 states.

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Mar 283 min read


Flagstaff Implements Guidelines for ICE's Use of City Properties
Flagstaff introduces new rules for ICE operations on city property to ensure public safety and maintain community transparency.

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Mar 271 min read


TSA Workers Keep Working Without Pay as White House Turns Down Musk's Offer to Help
Millions of spring break travelers are facing hours-long security lines at airports nationwide — and the federal workers screening them still haven't received a paycheck. A high-profile offer to fix that problem, at least temporarily, has now been officially turned down by the White House.

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Mar 262 min read


Navajo Nation Challenges SAVE Act as Hurdles for Elderly Voters Rise
Navajo leaders oppose the SAVE Act, fearing it limits voting access for elderly voters lacking documents.

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Mar 262 min read


Rising ACA Premiums Leave Virginia Families Struggling for Coverage
Virginia faces rising insurance costs, with 100,000 at risk of losing coverage.

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Mar 252 min read
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