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Flu Killed 25 Children in New York This Season, the Most in Many Years

admin8 May 2025

Amid declining vaccination rates, the 2024-25 influenza season exacted a heavy toll, with 216 pediatric deaths nationwide.

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The Real ID Deadline Is Here. What to Know if You’re Flying.

admin8 May 2025

Ready or not, passengers are now required to show security-enhanced IDs to board domestic flights. Here’s what you should know before you go to the airport.

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India vs. Pakistan Is Also U.S. vs. China When It Comes to Arms Sales

admin7 May 2025

Increasing Western military support to India, and China’s to Pakistan, signals a shift in global alignments — and another potential flashpoint for international tensions.

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G.O.P. Targets a Medicaid Loophole Used by 49 States to Grab Federal Money

admin7 May 2025

States have long used taxes on hospitals and nursing homes to increase federal matching funds. If Republicans end the tactic, red states could feel the most pain.

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Trump Called for Movie Tariffs After a Meeting With Jon Voight

admin6 May 2025

The president’s call for tariffs caused confusion in Hollywood, which has seen a steep drop-off in local film and television production.

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States Are Tightening Rules for Getting Citizen-Led Proposals on the Ballot

admin6 May 2025

Florida and Arkansas both recently added restrictions to the citizen amendment process, after ballot measures to expand abortion rights were successful in other states.

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In Montana, a Rare Sight: Republicans and Democrats Voting Together

admin3 May 2025

In the waning days of a tumultuous legislative session in Montana’s Capitol, Carl Glimm, a state senator and a member of the ultraconservative Freedom Caucus, watched with exasperation as yet another Democratic-backed bill zoomed toward passage. “Are ...

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Republicans Just Got a Leg Up in N.C.’s High-Stakes Election Fight

admin2 May 2025

A law went into effect on Thursday giving the state’s Republican auditor power over the board of elections. It could have significant effects on a legal battle over an uncertified race.

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New York May Weaken Its Oversight Over Religious Schools

admin2 May 2025

A potential last-minute addition to the state budget would amount to a major victory for Hasidic Jewish leaders.

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U.S. and U.N. Urge De-escalation Between India and Pakistan

admin2 May 2025

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with top officials from both countries in an effort to avoid another conflict over the disputed region of Kashmir.

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