Zelensky highlights 'good news' surrounding recaptured settlements

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday shared what he called “good news” about his country’s armed forces recapturing settlements from Russian counterparts as the months-long conflict with Moscow continues. “This week we have good news from the Kharkiv region. Probably, you all have already seen reports about the activity of Ukrainian defenders. And I think every citizen feels proud of our warriors,” Zelensky said in his presidential address on Wednesd

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DHS unwinds Trump-era public charge restrictions

The Biden administration on Thursday finalized a rule to replace Trump-era limitations that sought to limit immigration of those it feared may rely on social services. The new Department of Homeland Security policy rolls back the Trump administration's so-called public charge rule, restricting immigration pathways for those seeking to become U.S. citizens only if they are “primarily dependent on the government for subsistence.” The Biden administration stopped defending the Trump-era rule just months after taking office, but the new rule is a departure from a Trump-era p

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Justice should welcome special master for Mar-a-Lago case

What if Judge Aileen Cannon is right? In terms of conducting a criminal investigation, what is the actual harm in appointing a special master in the Mar-a-Lago case? For argument’s sake, let's take the point of view that appointing a special master is no big deal and will eventually work to the government's advantage. Why would anyone do that?  Because criminal investigations are complicated, and one m

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Teens confide in these adults more than parents about mental health

Story at a glance More educators than parents report being approached by young adults with mental health concerns. Findings of the new survey underscore the important role teachers and educators can play in promoting youth mental health. In an effort to improve access to care, the Biden Administration has allotted nearly $300 million

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Why the midterms are so hard to predict

In 1993, the Buffalo Bills were down 32 points to the Houston Oilers in the third quarter of an NFL playoff game. In one of the most astounding comebacks in sports history, the Bills defeated the Oilers by a score of 41-38.  Welcome, political fans, to the final quarter of the 2022 midterm House elections. Over the past several weeks, the punditry has morphed from digging the Democrats’ graves to hyping expectations of their over-performing.  Going into the summer, some forecasts had Democrats losing as many three-dozen seats. Coming ou

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