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The UN Must Act to Bring Peace to Europe – Department of State

The UN Must Act to Bring Peace to Europe  Department of State US offers UN resolution on war in Ukraine that stops far short of competing European statement  The Associated Press US Pushes Allies to Block Ukrainian UN Text That Condemns Russia  Bloomberg

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Exclusive | White House and Ukraine Close In on Deal for Mineral Rights – The Wall Street Journal

Exclusive | White House and Ukraine Close In on Deal for Mineral Rights  The Wall Street Journal

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Foreign policy experts struggle to predict Trump’s next move with Russia

President Trump upended U.S. – Russia policy in one week, and foreign policy experts are trying to understand why and what might come next.

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Burnout is a problem for caseworkers serving unhoused people

People who provide assistance to the unhoused often feel traumatized by their work. (Image credit: Tyler Russell)

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Trump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership – CNN

Trump administration fires top US general and Navy chief in unprecedented purge of military leadership  CNN Trump shuns tradition and replaces top military chief  Yahoo Pete Hegseth Fires Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy’s Top Officer  The New York Times Who is Dan Caine, Trump’s

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Hamas is handing over final living hostages to be released under first phase of Gaza ceasefire – CNN

Hamas is handing over final living hostages to be released under first phase of Gaza ceasefire  CNN Family of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas says new returned body is hers  BBC.com Hamas releases six hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire deal  Axios Hamas releases

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Trump administration plans mass firing at office that funds homelessness programs

Staffing at the HUD office that pays for housing and support services across the country is slated to be cut by 84%. Advocates warn such heavy cuts could make record-high homelessness even worse. (Image credit: Jeff Chiu)

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The Cruelty of Medicaid Work Requirements

About a year ago, I learned that my daughter was about to lose most of her coverage from California’s version of Medicaid, which pays for her care. “Uh-oh,” I breathed, looking up from the letter to lock eyes with her

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Swimming Is Not Just a Sport. It’s a Survival Tool

As an Olympic medalist and world champion swimmer, swimming has been a constant in my life for many years. But it wasn’t always this way. At 5 years old, I nearly drowned in a crowded Pennsylvania water park. Thanks to

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Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland

Two Greenlanders share contrasting views on U.S. overtures to acquire their homeland, following a January visit to the territory by President Trump’s eldest son.

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