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Planned Parenthood Regained Medicaid Funding After a One-Year Defunding Period Expired

Planned Parenthood regained Medicaid funding on July 4, 2026 after a one-year defunding provision expired. Twenty clinics closed during the gap. Here is what patients need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 11

'A transparent, consistent price at the register': Maryland is the first US state to ban 'surveillance pricing' — and shocked shoppers are hoping others follow suit soon

Maryland grocery stores will no longer be able to adjust pricing dynamically based on user data and other factors.

TechRadar · Apr 30

ICE Accused of Arresting US Citizens: Lawmakers Shocked by 'Disturbing' Pattern of Mistaken Detentions

Lawmakers and civil-rights groups are raising alarm as reports show more than 170 US citizens wrongfully detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since January 2025, sparking an urgent call for reform.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21, 2025

Santos happy GOP gutted ethics office

House Republicans on Monday voted to defang the nonpartisan Congressional Ethics Office investigating its members

Salon · Jan 10, 2023

Sanders pushes to shape up Medicare

"Adding dental, vision, and hearing benefits to Medicare is supported by 84% of the American people"

Salon · Aug 6, 2022

"Dear Elon, have fun on the moon"

The mega-billionaire said Friday his EV company will be cutting 10% of salaried jobs to brace for unsteady economy

Salon · Jun 4, 2022

Ending Ukraine war: Talk or weapons?

Global outrage is understandable, say peace advocates. But pouring more arms into Ukraine won't end the killing

Salon · Apr 8, 2022