Locals react to Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego’s Medicaid Town Hall
Senator Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego hosted a town hall in Phoenix, urging people to speak of their opposition against potential Medicaid cuts.
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Forever 21 to close all its U.S. stores after filing for bankruptcy
The operator of the brand’s U.S. unit says foreign competition from fast-fashion rivals, rising costs, economic challenges and evolving consumer trends were to blame.
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Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego hold Medicaid town hall
In a press release, the town hall will “make clear the stakes of Republicans’ plan to cut Medicaid health care coverage,” which is known as the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) in the state, “in order to give tax breaks to the wealthy and big corporations.”
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Americans give top reasons for not having children
According to a report from the Pew Research Center, 37% of Americans under 50 say they are unlikely to have children in 2018, but rose 10% in 2023.
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Permit requirement at border impacting local businesses
Mexican customs started asking for a new permit for pedestrians crossing the border into Mexico at the Los Algodones Mexican Port of Entry, creating long lines.
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Americans say that federal cuts will do more harm than good
Only 28% of Americans say that President Donald Trump’s policies have improved economic conditions.
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Study: Microplastics can spread dangerous bacteria
Microplastics may be contributing to the spread of dangerous antibiotic resistant superbugs, according to a new study.
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Patient in Australia becomes first person to receive an artificial heart
The 40-year-old patient received the titanium implant last November, and it kept him alive for 100 days until his donor heart became available earlier this month.
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City of El Centro votes to merge ECRMC with IVHD
With three votes in favor and one to abstain, the El Centro City Council now has the greenlight to merge El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) into the Imperial Valley Healthcare District (IVHD).
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Southwest Airlines to end free checked bag policy
Starting May 28, just in time for the busy summer travel season, only Southwest’s most elite Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred members and passengers who book their top-tier Business Select fares will receive two free checked bags.
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How to avoid travel scams when booking your next vacation
When you’re booking a vacation or adjusting those vacation plans, a quick online search for customer service may seem like the best way to get help, but experts say one simple search can cost you big.
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COVID five year anniversary: Reflecting on pandemic years later
The Pew Research Center did a recent study of Americans looking back at the pandemic on how it affected them, who was most affected, and their perspective on how it was handled.
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Local nurse practitioner hosts a screening event to help shred the silence on the menopause movement
A local nurse practitioner is hosting a screening and panel event to help shatter the stigma and spark a conversation about the menopause public health crisis.
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President Trump exempts Mexico tariffs for another month
President Trump said an exemption will be made for goods from Mexico tied to the USMCA trade deal reached during his first term.
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Advocates push to honor 1.2 million lives lost to COVID-19
Advocates and families are working to honor the 1.2 million Americans lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Americans turn to “exercise snacks” for working out
It involves short bursts of intense activity for a minute or two at a time, sprinkled throughout everyone’s day.
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Chinese leaders react to President Trump’s tariffs
Beijing announced its retaliating against the U.S. by imposing additional tariffs of up to 15% on a wide array of American farm imports including chicken and beef.
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Arizona judge blocks 15-week abortion ban
In a press release, the case “asserts that the ban is unconstitutional because it denies Arizonans’ access to abortion care in violation of the state’s 2024 constitutional amendment protecting the fundamental right to abortion.”
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Dow falls for second straight day
Stocks fell for a second day amid renewed fears of a wider trade war as tariffs long threatened by the Trump administration came into effect Tuesday.
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Two measles cases in New York City
As the measles outbreak continues to spread in Texas, the New York City Health Department now confirms two cases of measles in New York City.
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