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New York and Texas in Legal Clash Over Abortion Pill—What to Know
The fight pits Texas’s abortion ban against New York laws that allow its doctors to prescribe abortion pills to out-of-state patients.
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Mississippi Asks Supreme Court to Allow Social Media Restrictions for Minors
The state’s attorney general is defending a law that requires parental consent for children to access certain online platforms.
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Trump Admin Freezes $108 Million in Research Grants to Duke
Duke University’s medical school is accused of illegal racial preferences in recruitment, student admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and other programs.
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Why Parents Are Suing Snapchat Over Fentanyl Deaths
A case against the social media company, brought by grieving families, aims to redefine Big Tech accountability.
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22 States Seek Injunction to Block Trump Admin From Defunding Planned Parenthood
The states alleged that the provision targeted Planned Parenthood for its abortion advocacy.
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Some School Districts Increase Funding for Migrant Instruction Despite Local Budget Gaps
Federal and state laws mandate accommodations for all English language learners in public schools.
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The 9 Supreme Court Cases to Watch Next Term
Starting October, the court will take up cases on major social and political issues, including males competing in female sports, redistricting, and IQ.
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Trade Group Urges Supreme Court to Block State Law Restricting Minors’ Access to Social Media
A Mississippi law requires parental consent for children to access certain platforms.
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Trump Admin Launches Federal Probe Into Oregon Policies Allowing Male Participation in Girls’ Sports
The Title IX investigation follows a complaint alleging Oregon’s rules unlawfully permit transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports events.
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Court Blocks Mississippi From Enforcing DEI Ban in Schools
The plaintiffs, including the Mississippi Association of Educators, claim that the ban violates their free speech rights.
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What’s Behind the Rise in Narcissism in Teens?
Reducing social media, promoting family values, and encouraging kids to do good without expecting praise can all help, experts said.
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From Hopeless to ‘A Beacon of Hope’: The Story of a Drug Addict’s Faith-Inspired Recovery
Candice Mueller had fought substance abuse for more than two decades by the point when she spent 105 days in jail, altering her life’s path.
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Rally in Washington Condemns CCP’s 26-Year Persecution of Falun Gong
Thousands rallied at the nation’s capital to observe the dark anniversary of when the Chinese regime began persecuting the spiritual practice on July 20, 1999.
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Trump Signs Law Targeting Fentanyl Trafficking—What to Know
Trump asked the Department of Justice to seek maximum sentences for fentanyl traffickers.
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What Parents Should Expect After Supreme Court’s Ruling on Opt-Outs From Pro-LGBT Storybooks
A parents’ rights organization is encouraging families to remind local schools of this legal obligation before the academic year begins.
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Federal Judge Upholds Order Directing US Government Not to Cut Off Planned Parenthood Funding
The court maintained the order blocking the defunding of the group until July 21 and scheduled a hearing in the case for July 18.
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Social Security Checks May Be Smaller This Month, but Some Seniors Have Options
An expert told The Epoch Times that seniors impacted by overpayment clawbacks can appeal or apply for a waiver.
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USDA Ends Use of Race and Sex in Farm Benefit Eligibility
The USDA cited decades of lawsuits, settlements, and reforms addressing discrimination claims by minority and female farmers.
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New York and Texas in Legal Clash Over Abortion Pill—What to Know
The fight pits Texas’s abortion ban against New York laws that allow its doctors to prescribe abortion pills to out-of-state patients.
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Mississippi Asks Supreme Court to Allow Social Media Restrictions for Minors
The state’s attorney general is defending a law that requires parental consent for children to access certain online platforms.
|
Trump Admin Freezes $108 Million in Research Grants to Duke
Duke University’s medical school is accused of illegal racial preferences in recruitment, student admissions, scholarships, financial aid, and other programs.
|
Why Parents Are Suing Snapchat Over Fentanyl Deaths
A case against the social media company, brought by grieving families, aims to redefine Big Tech accountability.
|
22 States Seek Injunction to Block Trump Admin From Defunding Planned Parenthood
The states alleged that the provision targeted Planned Parenthood for its abortion advocacy.
|
Some School Districts Increase Funding for Migrant Instruction Despite Local Budget Gaps
Federal and state laws mandate accommodations for all English language learners in public schools.
|
The 9 Supreme Court Cases to Watch Next Term
Starting October, the court will take up cases on major social and political issues, including males competing in female sports, redistricting, and IQ.
|
Trade Group Urges Supreme Court to Block State Law Restricting Minors’ Access to Social Media
A Mississippi law requires parental consent for children to access certain platforms.
|
Trump Admin Launches Federal Probe Into Oregon Policies Allowing Male Participation in Girls’ Sports
The Title IX investigation follows a complaint alleging Oregon’s rules unlawfully permit transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports events.
|
Court Blocks Mississippi From Enforcing DEI Ban in Schools
The plaintiffs, including the Mississippi Association of Educators, claim that the ban violates their free speech rights.
|
What’s Behind the Rise in Narcissism in Teens?
Reducing social media, promoting family values, and encouraging kids to do good without expecting praise can all help, experts said.
|
From Hopeless to ‘A Beacon of Hope’: The Story of a Drug Addict’s Faith-Inspired Recovery
Candice Mueller had fought substance abuse for more than two decades by the point when she spent 105 days in jail, altering her life’s path.
|
Rally in Washington Condemns CCP’s 26-Year Persecution of Falun Gong
Thousands rallied at the nation’s capital to observe the dark anniversary of when the Chinese regime began persecuting the spiritual practice on July 20, 1999.
|
Trump Signs Law Targeting Fentanyl Trafficking—What to Know
Trump asked the Department of Justice to seek maximum sentences for fentanyl traffickers.
|
What Parents Should Expect After Supreme Court’s Ruling on Opt-Outs From Pro-LGBT Storybooks
A parents’ rights organization is encouraging families to remind local schools of this legal obligation before the academic year begins.
|
Federal Judge Upholds Order Directing US Government Not to Cut Off Planned Parenthood Funding
The court maintained the order blocking the defunding of the group until July 21 and scheduled a hearing in the case for July 18.
|
Social Security Checks May Be Smaller This Month, but Some Seniors Have Options
An expert told The Epoch Times that seniors impacted by overpayment clawbacks can appeal or apply for a waiver.
|
USDA Ends Use of Race and Sex in Farm Benefit Eligibility
The USDA cited decades of lawsuits, settlements, and reforms addressing discrimination claims by minority and female farmers.
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