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New California laws rewrite car-buying rules with return policy and pricing reforms

California lawmakers have made major changes to the state's car-buying rules, including a controversial rewrite of the state ...
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Protecting California’s Black Moms and Babies: Policies and Programs Struggle to Fix Deep-Rooted Maternal Health Inequities

Black women in California face higher risks of pregnancy-related complications. Advocates push for midwifery care and ...
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US signs new health deals with 9 African countries that mirror Trump’s priorities

The US government has signed health deals with nine African countries, reflecting the Trump administration's interests and priorities, with agreements that provide less aid and more mutual benefits.
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Baltimore Drove Down Gun Deaths. Now Trump Has Slashed Funding for That Work.

Baltimore's gun violence prevention plan has seen a 41% drop in homicides since 2021, but federal funding for such programs is being slashed by the Trump administration, putting the city's progress at ...
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The Grammys split the country album category into traditional and contemporary. It might be great

The Recording Academy has split the country album category into two, traditional and contemporary, in response to Beyoncé's historic win at the 2025 Grammys, creating a more inclusive and diverse ...