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**Border Patrol Surge Puts Pressure on New Orleans’ New Mayor** A sudden rise in U.S. Border Patrol activity has brought New Orleans into the center of a growing immigration debate. This week, agents were deployed as part of a federal enforcement surge aimed at identifying and detaining undocumented immigrants in the United States. The move … Read more
**Ancient Volcano May Have Sparked the Black Death, New Study Finds** A new study suggests that a volcanic eruption may have triggered one of the deadliest pandemics in European history. Scientists now believe that the Black Death, which killed millions across Europe in the 14th century, could have been sparked by a major eruption in … Read more
**Unsigned Seniors in the Midlands Still Seeking College Football Opportunities** This week marked the end of National Signing Day (NSD) for high school football players around the U.S. Many athletes signed commitments to colleges, but some seniors in the Midlands region are still waiting for their future teams. Although most top recruits made their decisions … Read more
**Bill Pulte Under Investigation as FHFA Chief by GAO** The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), a major watchdog for Congress, has opened an investigation into Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). This development comes after rising concerns about Pulte, who has been linked to former President Donald Trump and well-known … Read more
**American Cancer Society Backs At-Home HPV Test for Cervical Cancer** The American Cancer Society (ACS) has introduced new guidelines that recommend the use of self-collected swabs to test for HPV. This marks a major change in cervical cancer screening and could increase access for millions of women in the United States. The update was announced … Read more
**James Harden Reacts to Chris Paul’s Sudden Exit from the Clippers** Los Angeles Clippers stars James Harden and Kawhi Leonard were left stunned on Wednesday after learning that veteran guard Chris Paul would no longer be with the team. News of Paul’s sudden departure broke early in the morning, catching many fans—and even his teammates—off … Read more
**Putin’s India Visit Faces Tensions Amid Trump’s Oil Sanctions** Russian President Vladimir Putin’s official visit to India this week comes at a sensitive time for global trade. Former President Donald Trump’s recent threats to renew sanctions on Russian oil have created diplomatic and economic uncertainty across Asia, especially for major importers like India. India, which … Read more
**Trump Hosts Congo and Rwanda Leaders to Sign Peace and Boost US Investment** Former U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting a high-level peace summit this week in Washington, D.C. The leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda — Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame — are expected to sign a peace agreement. … Read more
**CDC Panel Considers Ending Routine Hepatitis B Shots for Newborns** A major decision is under discussion that could change how babies in the U.S. are vaccinated. For decades, nearly all newborns in the country have received the hepatitis B vaccine shortly after birth. But now, a panel from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more
**Putin Visits India Amid Trump’s Russian Oil Sanctions Push** Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India for a key diplomatic visit this week. The trip comes during renewed U.S. pressure on countries importing Russian oil, led by former President Donald Trump. His outspoken stance has placed global buyers like India in a difficult spot. Trump, … Read more