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New research found that wolves in the Midwest and Canada not only keep deer populations in check, but they also alter deer behavior in ways that help prevent car crashes and save human lives.
The hidden way the big, bad wolf protects us
A new line of research has revealed a surprising finding about how the presence of wolves helps keep people safe.
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December 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
New research found that wolves in the Midwest and Canada not only keep deer populations in check, but they also alter deer behavior in ways that help prevent car crashes and save human lives.
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Got a confusing medical bill? We’ve got tips that can help.
How to avoid or deal with an outrageous medical bill
Got a confusing medical bill? We’ve got tips for dealing with it — or you can contact us for help.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Got a confusing medical bill? We’ve got tips that can help.
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Catholic bishops nationwide recently announced “You Are Not Alone,” a program that lays out ways for Catholics across the country to provide direct aid and solidarity to immigrants in the U.S.
Catholic bishops launch new program in defense of migrants
At their first business meeting since the Trump administration crackdown began, church leaders resolved to combat the fear they detect among their adherents.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Catholic bishops nationwide recently announced “You Are Not Alone,” a program that lays out ways for Catholics across the country to provide direct aid and solidarity to immigrants in the U.S.
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What does it look like in 2025 when book banners come for your district? Documents from Nacogdoches ISD in Texas give an updated snapshot. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTj4STDUT/
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June 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
What does it look like in 2025 when book banners come for your district? Documents from Nacogdoches ISD in Texas give an updated snapshot. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTj4STDUT/
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The city of Tulsa, home to one of the most horrifying racial-terror massacres in U.S. history and the people who tried to cover it up, has announced a $105 million reparations package.
Tulsa announces reparations for the 1921 ‘Black Wall Street’ massacre
It took decades of research by historians and journalists — and reports by state and federal commissions — to uncover the violence that claimed more than 300 Black lives.
wapo.st
June 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The city of Tulsa, home to one of the most horrifying racial-terror massacres in U.S. history and the people who tried to cover it up, has announced a $105 million reparations package.
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We know we are on the right side of history. We believe in libraries and the good librarians do. Unfailingly. Unflinchingly. Forever.
May 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
We know we are on the right side of history. We believe in libraries and the good librarians do. Unfailingly. Unflinchingly. Forever.
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Breaking news: Contradicting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC continues to recommend the coronavirus vaccines for healthy children, according to new documentation posted to the agency's website.
Contradicting RFK Jr., CDC keeps recommending covid vaccine for kids
While RFK Jr. said coronavirus vaccines would be removed from the CDC schedule for healthy children, it’s still recommended in consultation with doctors.
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May 30, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Breaking news: Contradicting HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the CDC continues to recommend the coronavirus vaccines for healthy children, according to new documentation posted to the agency's website.
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With laws like SB412 and HB267 Texas legislators propose to eliminate parts of the “affirmative defense” in order to “protect children from sexualization.”
The problem is- they leave in exceptions for legislators & ADULTS WHO ARE MARRIED TO CHILDREN.
www.txftrp.org/changing_aff...
The problem is- they leave in exceptions for legislators & ADULTS WHO ARE MARRIED TO CHILDREN.
www.txftrp.org/changing_aff...
March 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
With laws like SB412 and HB267 Texas legislators propose to eliminate parts of the “affirmative defense” in order to “protect children from sexualization.”
The problem is- they leave in exceptions for legislators & ADULTS WHO ARE MARRIED TO CHILDREN.
www.txftrp.org/changing_aff...
The problem is- they leave in exceptions for legislators & ADULTS WHO ARE MARRIED TO CHILDREN.
www.txftrp.org/changing_aff...
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Digital hygiene rarely tops spring cleaning lists—but it should. Our tech editor shares how to declutter your phone, and why you need a password manager. nyti.ms/41OrfCr
March 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Digital hygiene rarely tops spring cleaning lists—but it should. Our tech editor shares how to declutter your phone, and why you need a password manager. nyti.ms/41OrfCr
How was he even elected? Through gerrymandering 👇
March 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
How was he even elected? Through gerrymandering 👇
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March 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
So powerful. Michelle Singletary is always so good, but this is just about perfect in response to what we are living through and witnessing:
Column by Michelle Singletary: Elon Musk wants to know what workers are doing.
Here are five things I did last week to help them work through the confusion.
Here are five things I did last week to help them work through the confusion.
Column | My five-bullet-point response to Musk’s email demand
Elon Musk wants to know what workers are doing. Here are five things I did last week to help them work through the confusion.
wapo.st
February 26, 2025 at 4:12 PM
So powerful. Michelle Singletary is always so good, but this is just about perfect in response to what we are living through and witnessing:
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‼️ SB13 will be discussed and considered during Thursday’s Senate K-16 Education Committee. More details to come- but for now- save the date and consider making a trip to Austin to share your thoughts about this bill with our legislators in person.
February 25, 2025 at 5:26 AM
‼️ SB13 will be discussed and considered during Thursday’s Senate K-16 Education Committee. More details to come- but for now- save the date and consider making a trip to Austin to share your thoughts about this bill with our legislators in person.
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Hampton Dellinger, a government watchdog lawyer whose dismissal by President Trump has been stalled by the courts, announced on Monday that his office would seek to pause the mass firings of some probationary federal workers.
Government Watchdog Moves to Protect Probationary Federal Workers
Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Special Counsel, recommended pausing the mass firings of some probationary federal employees.
www.nytimes.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Hampton Dellinger, a government watchdog lawyer whose dismissal by President Trump has been stalled by the courts, announced on Monday that his office would seek to pause the mass firings of some probationary federal workers.
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Here's a fun way to get your next romance novel recommendation.
Which Romance Novel Should You Read Next?
Tell us a few things about what you like, and we’ll give you a spot-on recommendation.
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Here's a fun way to get your next romance novel recommendation.
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