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‘Well, we all are going to die’: U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst defends Medicaid cuts at heated town hall
PARKERSBURG — At a sometimes raucous town hall meeting Friday morning, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst faced vocal opposition to her support for spending cuts to programs such as Medicaid and SNAP. Like many other Republican lawmakers holding events with...

Sheriff partisanship doesn’t appear to shape extremist violence in the United States
The political affiliation of elected sheriffs in the United States does not appear to influence the local incidence of extremist violence, according to a new study published in Political Research Quarterly. Drawing on over a decade of data, the...

Texas A&M Volleyball’s Lednicky Named to U.S. Women’s National Team
News release from Texas A&M Athletics: RIO DI JANEIRO – Texas A&M volleyball’s Logan Lednicky was named to the U.S. Women’s National Team for the Volleyball Nations League, the organization announced Friday. Lednicky joins a star-studded group of...

Mao Saigo surges into U.S. Women’s Open lead after morning wave
ERIN, Wisc. — Mao Saigo posted a 6-under 66 to lead the U.S. Women’s Open after the second round's Friday morning groupings at Erin Hills as she looks to win her second major of the year. Saigo’s two-day total of 8-under 136 gives her a...

GOP's Latest Pitch for Gutting Medicaid and Food Aid? 'Well, We All Are Going to Die'
Republican U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst on Friday brushed off her constituents' concerns about the life-threatening consequences of her party's proposed cuts to Medicaid and federal nutrition assistance, telling a town hall audience, "Well, we all are...

Are Drug Prices Really The Problem Behind American Healthcare Costs?
The U.S. healthcare system is the best in the world for complex care. We have the most innovative drug companies, the best medical devices, and incredible doctors and surgeons. The U.S. healthcare system is also the most expensive system in the...

LYME DISEASE on the RISE raising suspicion itâs still part of U.S. military bioweapons program gaining traction for Lyme Disease PLANDEMIC
LYME DISEASE on the RISE raising suspicion it’s still part of U.S. military bioweapons program gaining traction for Lyme Disease PLANDEMIC Declassified documents reveal Lyme Disease was manipulated or even created in a laboratory by the U.S....

New ACS Report: U.S. Cancer Survivor Count Hits 18.6 Million, Expected to Surpass 22 Million by 2035
As of January 1, 2025, it is estimated that nearly 18.6 million individuals in the United States are living with a history of cancer, a staggering figure that underscores both the advances and the ongoing challenges in cancer care. Recent...

Hamas says it’s still reviewing Gaza ceasefire proposal from U.S.
Open this photo in gallery:A Palestinian boy injured in an Israeli airstrike is brought for treatment to the Baptist Hospital in Gaza City on Friday.Jehad Alshrafi/The Associated Press Hamas said Friday it was still reviewing a U.S. proposal for a...

RFK Jr.’s Answer to US Health Crisis Is Citations Made Up by AI
The White House’s keystone health report outlining its agenda for Americans’ health is riddled with artificial intelligence “hallucinations,” with fabricated citations and broken links reflective of the administration’s embrace of non-scientific...

U.S. Intervention Halts Germany’s Attempt to Suppress AfD Opposition Party
Germany’s bid to marginalize its largest opposition party, the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD), through intelligence agency tactics has been derailed, thanks to intense pressure from U.S. political figures. As German establishment parties and...

Syria-ous Changes for Middle East Business? The United States, UK, and Europe Relax Sanctions on Syria
In a significant shift in international policy, the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom have each taken steps to ease sanctions on Syria, aiming to support the country’s reconstruction and political transition following the fall of...

Ellisa Slotkin makes first official visit to Sault Ste. Marie as U.S. Senator
Slotkin took part in the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island for the first part of the day then visited Sault Ste. Marie in the afternoon and evening. After attending the Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island Thursday morning,...

Early Canada Wildfires Threaten Air Quality Across U.S.
Photo: @MBGov India-West News Desk NEW YORK, NY – Early-season wildfires erupting across Canada’s prairie provinces are already threatening air quality across parts of the United States, raising fresh alarm about the long-term consequences of...

Free wedding for active duty U.S. Coast Guard officer and fiancé
A U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant from Orient and her fiancé are the winners of a free wedding at Brecknock Hall, bringing a long-distance love story full circle. United States Coast Guard Lieutenant (O-3) Kelly Dacimo, 29, and Nicholas Vivo, 27, were...

ABERDEEN INVESTMENTS U.S. CLOSED-END FUNDS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION PAYMENT DETAILS
PHILADELPHIA, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ASGI) (NYSE: THQ) (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on May 30,...

Key U.S inflation gauge shows price growth cooled in April
A key U.S. inflation gauge slowed last month as President Donald Trump's tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices. Spending by Americans slowed despite rising incomes, potentially an early reaction to higher prices on some imported goods....

Will U.S. Inflation Drop Below 2% Again? Don't Hold Your Breath — But Don't Panic Either.
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As we are in mid-2025 and inflation has cooled off a bit (we're talking around 2-3%), one question dominates kitchen tables alike: Will U.S. inflation ever return to the Federal...

Trump accuses China of violating deal with the U.S. as Bessent says trade talks are 'a bit stalled'
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. NEC Director: China moving slower than U.S. wants on trade agreement 10:24 Now Playing Trump accuses China of violating deal with the U.S. as Bessent says trade...

Commodity Markets Experience Volatility Following U.S. Memorial Day
This week has seen significant fluctuations in the commodity markets, particularly in wheat and canola prices. Following the U.S. Memorial Day long weekend, wheat prices dropped sharply on Tuesday, falling by $10 to $15 per tonne. Bruce Burnett,...