-Editorial The nation’s largest health insurance program, Medicaid currently provides free or low-cost coverage to more than 83 million people in the US. But approximately 23 million—including 3 million children—have lost or stand to lose coverage due to the end of pandemic-era continuous coverage protections, also known as “the great …
August, 2024
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11 August
CDC Survey Reveals Modest Mental Health Improvement Among U.S. Teens
-Editorial A government survey unveiled a modest improvement in the mental health of U.S. teenagers, though significant issues with sadness and hopelessness remain. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data Summary & Trends Report: 2013-2023, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), provides the latest data on adolescent …
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1 August
U.S. Senate Passes Landmark Kids Online Safety Act
-Editorial The Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) with overwhelming support, marking a significant step towards holding tech companies accountable for online dangers affecting minors. The bill, approved by a 91-3 vote, represents the first major Congressional effort in decades to address the issue of harmful online content. …
July, 2024
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28 July
Financial Security for Parents Declines Sharply: Federal Reserve Study Reveals Impact of Tax Credit Expiration
-Editorial Last year saw a notable decline in financial well-being among parents with younger children, according to a recent Federal Reserve study. The Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED) revealed that the percentage of parents with children under 18 who felt financially secure dropped from 69% in 2022 to …
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22 July
Credit Card Debt Hits Record High of $1.27 Trillion
-Editorial According to data released by the Federal Reserve and analyzed by WalletHub, credit card debt in the United States reached an unprecedented $1.27 trillion in May 2024, marking a 4% increase from last year after adjusting for inflation. With the average credit card APR surpassing last year’s rates, WalletHub …
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21 July
Biden Drops Out of 2024 Race
-Editorial President Joe Biden declared his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race. The announcement came through a letter reflecting on his administration’s achievements over the past three and a half years. Biden highlighted the nation’s progress, noting America’s robust economy, historic investments in healthcare, and significant advancements in …
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17 July
AI Amplifies Election Disinformation Threats, Urges Stronger Controls Ahead of 2024
-Editorial Artificial intelligence is supercharging threats to the election system, according to experts, officials, and observers, as it gets easier to use AI and spread synthetic content that can stoke disinformation and confuse voters. What used to take a studio budget and a production team to produce can be put …
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17 July
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Major Safety Settlement with Dollar General
-Editorial The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has entered into a comprehensive corporate-wide settlement with Dollar General and its retail subsidiaries to enhance workplace safety across its stores nationwide. “This agreement commits Dollar General to make worker safety a priority by implementing significant and systematic …
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14 July
Former President Trump Injured in Campaign Rally Shooting, One Dead and Two Critically Injured
-Editorial In an event that has sent shockwaves across the nation, former United States President Donald Trump was injured in a shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The shooting marked the first instance of a former or current U.S. president being injured in an assassination attempt since Ronald …
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9 July
Shakira to Perform at Copa América Final
-Editorial CONMEBOL has confirmed that Grammy and Latin Grammy award-winning artist Shakira will make history as the first musical performer during the halftime of the Copa América final, the oldest and most exciting national team tournament in the world. The final will take place on Sunday, July 14, at Hard …
