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families

Hospice care in New Jersey: Why too many families realize too late what they missed

July 6, 2026

In New Jersey, families often only discover hospice care after a loved one has already spent days or weeks in emergency rooms or hospitals. By that point, both patients and caregivers are exhausted, facing crises that could have been planned for. The average hospice stay in the state lasts just 13 d

politics

New York’s Big Move to Free Child Care

July 1, 2026

For years many parents in New York thought starting a family was too costly. Child‑care bills could top $20, 000 a year for one child, forcing people to dip into savings or quit jobs. As a result, some moved away, left their careers, or stayed child‑free. This year the state budget changes that s

politics

Who Really Pays the Price When Tariffs Go Wrong?

June 24, 2026

Back in February, a court said some tariffs from a few years ago were illegal. But here we are, months later, and most of the money owed hasn’t been returned. Out of $166 billion, only $21 billion has made its way back to those who paid it. Another $40 billion is stuck in legal limbo, waiting for in

business

Encantos Media Turns Latino Family Love Into a Growing Brand

June 16, 2026

Encantos Media, a studio from Culver City, has spent the last decade turning a simple idea into a full‑blown family world. Its founder, Susie Jaramillo, saw that Latino families were being left out of mainstream media. She built a brand around songs, stories and characters that felt like home for th

politics

Families Gather for Candlelight Tribute After Air India Tragedy

June 12, 2026

Families of the 260 people who lost their lives when an Air India Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad a year ago will meet on Friday for prayers and a candlelight ceremony. The memorial is held near the B. J. Medical College, close to the hostel where the wreckage landed. Politicians and officials wi

entertainment

Netflix's short crime drama makes a big splash quickly

June 7, 2026

A brand-new crime series on Netflix zoomed up the popularity list just 48 hours after it launched. The show, set in the early 90s, centers on a brutal murder case that happened then and how it changed a family forever. While many crime shows drag on for years, this one wraps up in just three parts.

weather

Decision to Keep Camp Mystic Closed After Deadly Floods

May 1, 2026

After severe flooding in Texas last July killed 28 campers and staff, Camp Mystic has decided against reopening this summer. The camp previously sought permission from regulators but now says the grief of families and ongoing investigations make a reopening impossible. They will also drop plans to a

science

Early Deaths in a Māori Family Point to Hidden Stomach Cancer

April 27, 2026

A woman named Karyn Paringatai noticed a disturbing trend in her relatives: many died at a young age. When she traced their medical records, she found that a rare stomach cancer, known as diffuse gastric cancer, was common among Māori families like hers. This type of cancer can develop without

politics

Families Push for New Homeland Security Leader

March 24, 2026

A coalition of families who have lost loved ones to crimes by undocumented migrants is urging senators to confirm Senator Markwayne Mullin as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. The group, known for giving a voice to those affected by border issues, sent a letter to Senate leaders John Thune an

politics

A Quiet Loss in the Skies

March 16, 2026

In a tragic event last week, six U. S. military members died when a refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran. The incident happened over friendly airspace and is still under investigation. One of the victims was Tech Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, a 34‑year‑old fr