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feds committee

Will Warsh Keep the Fed on Track?

April 21, 2026

Kevin Warsh could become the next head of the Federal Reserve, but his fate will hinge on more than just policy skill. The new chair must show he can move interest rates at the right moments, a hallmark of successful central bankers. In addition, he will be measured against Jerome Powell’s benchma

politics

US Leads G20 Talks to Protect Food and Fertilizer Amid Middle East War

April 21, 2026

The United States is stepping up as the chair of the Group of 20 (G20) to organize more meetings that will focus on how the war in the Middle East is hurting food supplies and fertilizer availability. The U. S. wants other major economies, including Russia and China, to act together with the Interna

politics

Federal Health Data Plan Sparks Privacy Outcry

April 21, 2026

The Trump administration has asked the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to gather detailed medical claims from insurers for more than 8 million federal workers, retirees and their families. The request would let OPM access names, diagnoses and drug information that normally stay private. Health

health

Ambulances Under Fire: A Tale of Medics in Conflict

April 18, 2026

In the quiet hours before noon, two ambulances came to a halt outside Mayfadoun, a village in southern Lebanon. Earlier that day, news had spread that Israel had struck two other ambulances—one hit first, then the second as it arrived to help. The medics did not wait; they rushed to the scene, fully

politics

Head Start in Massachusetts Faces Funding Crunch

April 18, 2026

In Massachusetts, about 1, 300 spots for young children in Head Start programs have vanished over the past three years because federal money has stopped growing while program costs keep climbing. Nationwide, enrollment fell from roughly 1. 1 million kids in 2013 to around 785, 000 in 2022. The stat

environment

Holly Dam Dilemma: Flood Risks and Community Conflicts

April 18, 2026

In the northwest corner of Oakland County, a historic dam built in 1840 is at the center of growing worries. The Stiff’s Mill Pond, located near a 1901 home owned by Gary Helton and Tina Hembree, has risen after heavy rain this month. The couple’s property sits on a hill close to the dam, which is o

opinion

Alaska’s New Criminal‑Justice Plan: A Call for Action

April 18, 2026

The state legislature has spent the last two years listening to people who have suffered. They gathered stories of loss, abuse and injustice, and turned those voices into a set of laws aimed at stopping similar harm in the future. The result is House Bill 239, a single bill that bundles many reforms

finance

Grand Rapids Sets Up $35M Bond to Fund New Firefighter Center

April 18, 2026

Grand Rapids is planning to raise up to $35 million through bonds for a new fire training facility. The city’s commission recently approved a notice that starts a 45‑day period where residents can petition for a public vote on the bond. If no one challenges it, the commission will need to pass a fin

health

Newborn Shots: Why Skipping Hepatitis B Could Bring Back a Hidden Threat

April 18, 2026

A new study shows that fewer babies are getting the hepatitis B vaccine in recent years. The drop is more than 10 percent from 2023 to August 2025, a trend that worries doctors. Hepatitis B is not as obvious as measles. It travels through blood or body fluids, so parents think newborns are sa

politics

Progressives Gain Power in Cherry Hill Election

April 18, 2026

A recent court decision has shifted the political balance in Cherry Hill, giving a trio of progressive candidates new influence over local party decisions. The appeal court overturned an earlier ruling that had changed the outcome of a June primary, allowing the three winners to choose 71 of the 74