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4+ min ago (358+ words) Donald Trump's healthcare plan, the announcement of which was postponed on Monday, has been dubbed an "entirely fictional" policy by his niece, Mary Trump. Speaking during a video uploaded to her YouTube channel, Mary Trump was roundly critical of what she dubbed "Trumpcare" and the administration's ongoing healthcare struggles. She said, "Donald repeatedly promised to abolish it [Obamacare] and replace it with a better, cheaper alternative, known as Trumpcare. "But of course it isn't known as Trumpcare because it's entirely fictional. It has never proceeded beyond being anything other than a concept of a plan." Trump was set to release details over Thanksgiving though the White House postponed the health care proposals on Monday, the day it was expected to be unveiled. Mary Trump continued, "I mean for God's sakes, we've been waiting for eight years. Eight years, for Donald…...

34+ min ago (226+ words) President Donald Trump's plans to control aerial drones during the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics, which will be held in cities across the U.S., have put the administration squarely at odds with one of its staunch allies, according to a new report. Politico reported on Wednesday night that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is pushing back on the administration's attempts to give itself more power to take down aerial drones during the events. Cruz has described the plan as "extremely problematic" and could prevent the measure, which is tucked into the latest defense spending bill, from passing. It's unclear if Congress will adopt the plan, with Cruz " a key voice on aviation policy because of his chairmanship of Senate Commerce " viewing it as an 'extremely problematic' power grab that would give federal security officials too much leeway in determining how best to 'protect…...

50+ min ago (289+ words) The new teen centers are in Ozamiz City Central School, San Antonio National High School, Jose Lim Ho National High School, Tabid National High School, and Labinay National High School. These additions bring the total number of BRAVE-supported schools with teen centers to ten. The BRAVE Project is funded by Olivia Rodrigo's Fund for Good. What began as an act of generosity from a young artist has grown into a youth empowerment movement that connects health, climate awareness, and mental well-being. A response to a regional challenge Northern Mindanao continues to face one of the highest rates of adolescent pregnancy in the country. In 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority recorded 10,895 cases in the region. For many young people, the lack of accurate information, a trusted adult to talk to, and safe spaces to ask questions leaves them navigating life's biggest decisions…...

51+ min ago (332+ words) A collection of Democrat attorney generals have sued the Trump administration over guidance they say unlawfully blocks legal immigrants from accessing food aid. The attorney generals from 21 states across the country argue the fines imposed by the administration for a breach in SNAP laws are so extreme it could see the closure of the entire benefit system in some states. The GOP narrowed immigrant eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program with a tax and spending package signed into law last July. New York Attorney General Letitia James has since suggested the financial strain of SNAP fines are "so extreme" it could force some states to shut down the program, leaving many without aid during the cost-of-living crisis. James wrote, "USDA's interpretation could saddle states with fines so extreme that some warn they could be forced to shut down their…...

55+ min ago (262+ words) A former insider in Trump world warned on Wednesday that someone in the president's orbit is "about to get fed to the political wood chipper." Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney for more than a decade, wrote in a new essay for Meidas+ that FBI Director Kash Patel's days in the administration may be numbered. He cited ongoing issues with Patel's use of FBI resources, like taking a government jet to go on a date with his girlfriend, country music singer Alexis Wilkins, and providing her with an FBI security detail. "That's when you know: the Boss is on the hunt for a fall guy," he added. "And right now, judging by the headlines, the whispers, and the level of panic coming out of the FBI's corner offices, Kash Patel might as well be wearing a neon sign that says 'FUTURE…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (151+ words) This violence is especially severe for peasant women and poor women, who bear the heaviest burdens of poverty, displacement, land loss, and labor. They face compounded violence, where class oppression intersects with patriarchal control and armed aggression. Women's bodies in Sudan have become a theater of violence, with no safe spaces to access protection, psychological support, or basic health care. Pregnant women have given birth on streets after the last maternity hospitals were looted and destroyed. Reports indicate that the number of survivors of conflict-related sexual violence seeking assistance has risen by 288% since December 2023. From our shared responsibility, we call upon all peasant and popular movements in the Arab Region to: Defending women's rights in our region is a defense of life, dignity, and social justice'a collective responsibility that cannot be compromised. Globalize the struggle" Globalize the hope. PEASANT DAWN…...

2+ hour ago (273+ words) Leah Marilla Thomas (she/her) is a contributor at The Mary Sue. She has been working in digital entertainment journalism since 2013, covering primarily television as well as film and live theatre. She's been on the Marvel beat professionally since Daredevil was a Netflix series. (You might recognize her voice from the Newcomers: Marvel podcast). Outside of journalism, she is 50% Southerner, 50% New Englander, and 100% fangirl over everything from Lord of the Rings to stage lighting and comics about teenagers. She lives in New York City and can often be found in a park. She used to test toys for Hasbro. True story! Who is Mister Whatsit and why is he talking to Mike Wheeler's little sister Holly?! The final season of Stranger Things kicked off with a return to basics, a.k.a. a missing child, in the creepiest way. Spoilers for Stranger Things…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago (173+ words) 44% of women in Canada have experienced Intimate Partner Violence, while the rates are higher for Indigenous women (61%), women living in poverty (57%) and women with disabilities (55%). "The NFU's acknowledgement of IPV/GBV as an epidemic is not just symbolic " it helps to bring IPV/GBV out of the shadows," says Summer Hansell, vice-president of the NFU's Women's Caucus. "By making this declaration the NFU aims to make it clear that IPV/GBV is a societal problem and we all have a role to play in raising awareness of and taking steps to stop IPV/GBV." Gender equality and feminist liberation are crucial elements of food sovereignty. On this International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, it is time for our municipal, provincial and federal governments to play their roles, and commit to providing the resources that our communities need…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago (257+ words) It is no secret that the war in Palestine has wreaked havoc on Gaza's healthcare system. What may be less well-understood is that Gaza's medical students have become central to the system's operations. With the ongoing war well into its second year now, it is more important than ever that we recognize the impact these students have made. According to Gaza's Health Ministry, over 1,700 healthcare workers have been killed since Oct. 7, 2023, the start of this present phase in the decades-old conflict. The deaths of so many healthcare workers paired with the exhaustion of those still alive has left a void that students have been compelled to fill. The impact that these students have had in the face of such devastation cannot be understated. But, we must all fight for a world in which the medical students being asked to sacrifice…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago (145+ words) A brilliant exploration of women, creativity, and the freedom (financial and personal) needed for women to write and express themselves. A sharp, humorous, and honest collection of essays on race, pop culture, gender, and the complexities of being a feminist today. The book that helped popularise the term "mansplaining, a sharp critique of gendered power dynamics and silencing. A haunting, semi autobiographical novel that reflects on mental health, societal expectations, and women's struggle for identity. A dystopian classic that explores bodily autonomy, patriarchal control, and the politics of reproduction. A foundational feminist text that examines how women have been historically oppressed and socially constructed as "the Other. A modern manifesto that redefines feminism for the 21st century with clarity, warmth, and lived experience. A powerful blend of mythology and psychology that celebrates the "wild woman archetype and feminine intuition. Should you…...