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Oregon Cities Move to Ban Psychedelic Mushroom Compound 4 Years After Legalization
Voters are increasingly pushing back against a 2020 ballot measure that legalized the therapeutic use of the substance in licensed centers.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Donate Over $100 Million to Combat Nationwide Homelessness
The Day 1 Families Fund supports existing non-profit organizations to help families that experience homelessness.
HHS Chief Defends His Agency’s Handling of Children Who Entered US Illegally
A congressional hearing focused on 323,000 children who have dropped off the radar since being placed with sponsors.
NC House Overrides Governor’s Veto, Requires Sheriffs to Cooperate With ICE
Bill also expands school vouchers and is expected to be approved by the state Senate on Nov. 20.
Trump’s Border Czar to Prioritize Locating 300,000 Unaccounted-For Children
‘We already found some in forced labor, some of them are in for sex trafficking, some of them are with pedophiles,’ Tom Homan said.
1 in 5 Americans Get Political News From Social Media Influencers: Pew Research
Of the 500 news influencers across five major social media sites studied, 85 percent have a presence on X, making it the most popular platform.
State Laws Addressing Illegal Immigration in Limbo After Trump’s Reelection
Arizona’s Proposition 314 giving state law enforcement the power to arrest illegal immigrants leaves unanswered questions, while Texas remains committed.
Here’s How Each State Fared as National Overdose Deaths Dropped Last Year
Nearly all states saw drops in the percentage of overdose deaths for the 12-month period ending June 2024 compared to the prior 12 months, while five saw rises.
Study Links Green Spaces to Better Mental Health and Cognition in Kids
Georgia State University study highlights the significance of urban green spaces, particularly for their ability to enhance mental health.
Americans’ Skepticism Toward Scientists Lingers Post-Pandemic: Survey
Decline of trust has also been accompanied by increased public doubt about scientists’ involvement in policymaking, a Pew Research Center survey shows.
Why Blue Border Counties Flipped for Trump
Some border counties voted for a Republican president for the first time in a century.
Some Florida School Libraries Pull Books Following Complaints
Removals were made because of an ‘objection raised by a parent of a public school student in the school district or a resident of the county.’
‘Forever Chemicals’ in US Drinking Water: A Growing Problem
With more than 7,200 public water systems affected, water and waste professionals say tackling America’s contaminated water is no easy task.
Sacramento County Passes Public Camping Ban
Deputies’ initial sweep in an unincorporated area results ‘in the removal of over 5,000 pounds of garbage and debris.’
Tennessee Sued Over Race-Based Quotas on State Boards
A federal lawsuit challenges the state’s racial quotas in appointments to state medical and chiropractic boards, claiming unconstitutional discrimination.
Ban on School Lunch Processing Fees Set for 2027 Start
Processing fees can drastically increase the cost of reduced-price meals for lower-income students.
Arizonans Approve Police Arrests of Illegal Entrants, Right to Abortion
Both ballot initiatives passed with the broad support of voters.
Nebraska Votes to Protect the Unborn, Adds Abortion Restrictions to Constitution
The state also voted to legalize medicinal marijuana use, though the initiative could be invalidated in court.
Abortion on the Ballot: Here’s What Voters Decided
Voters in 10 states showed they still have mixed feelings on the controversial procedure.
Florida Rejects Measure to Make Abortion a Right
The result marks the first loss on a state ballot for measures to enshrine abortion in state constitution since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in 2022.
