Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Unpacking the Hopes and Hazards of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has been hailed as a decentralized way to build wealth, and denounced for volatility and politician endorsements.

Samoan Fashion Designer Killed at Utah ‘No Kings’ Protest

Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, an innocent bystander, was killed by a man who identified himself as law enforcement.

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Behind the Resurging Crypto Craze—Huge Profits, Risks & Scams

Jun 13 | Our panel unpacks the hype, the hope, and the hazards of crypto with expert insight.

Taxing Remittances—A New Assault in the War on Immigrants

Jun 6 | President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” which passed the House last month, includes a 3.5% tax on remittances. Experts believe this tax would not only hurt economies abroad, but could also impact consumer spending levels in the US.
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The Campaign that Made Trump a Crypto-friendly President
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Trump’s Meme Coin and His Crypto Conflict of Interest
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How Walmart’s Launch of a Stablecoin Could Help Its Customer Base
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Fraudsters Use Get Rich Quick Promises to Lure Victims in Cryptocurrency Scams
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Trump’s World Liberty Financial Crypto Coin Fails to Demonstrate Clear Profit Potential for Buyers
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Cryptocurrencies as a Tool of Financial Inclusion
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Will the GENIUS Act Make Stablecoins and Other Cryptocurrencies Safe for Consumers?
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Volatility, Lack of Government Backing Among Cryptocurrency Risks
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How Cryptocurrencies Can Address Financial and Banking Inequities
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For Many Countries, Remittances Comprise a Significant Portion of the GDP
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Remittance Tax a ‘Penalty on the American Dream’
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‘Remittances Have Become An Instrument Of Development Within Themselves’
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Remittance Tax Will Increase Migration, Weaken the US Export Economy
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Banks Report Increase in Withdrawals as Trump Continues Attacks on Immigrant Communities
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Trump’s Remittance Tax Threatens Both Privacy and National Security
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Trump’s Remittance Tax Could Thwart His Efforts to Reduce Migration to the United States
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Remittance Tax a ‘Double-blow to the World's Poorest People’
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Trump’s Remittance Tax Gives Government a Means to Collect Data on Immigration Status
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Eighty Percent of Global Health Budgets Have Been Cut by Trump Administration
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Trade, Travel, Transmission–How USAID Keeps Americans Safe from Disease in Our Hyperconnected World
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Failure to Address Global Disease Outbreaks Endangers US Public Health
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The Decline of Lethal Diseases Leads to Vaccine Complacency, Skepticism
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The Significance of mRNA Technology in Advancing Vaccine Development
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The Importance of Getting the Covid Vaccine During Pregnancy
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Pause on HIV Prevention Program Could Lead to 100,000 Deaths, Tens of Thousands of New Infections
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George W. Bush’s Lifesaving HIV Prevention Initiative Paused by Trump Administration
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As Cuts to Medicaid Reduce Access to Vaccines, Disparities in Children’s Health Will Grow
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How Los Angeles Can Rehabilitate Its Park System and Expand Park Equity and Access
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How a Park Prevented Flooding During Hurricane Helene
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A 10 Year Difference – The Impact of Park Space on Lifespan
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Americans Across the Political Spectrum Show Strong Support for Public Parks
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In Atlanta, Parks and Schools Collaborate to Expand Access to Outdoor Spaces and Sports Facilities
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How the Government Could Undermine Citizenship Rights Without Denaturalizing People
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US Citizens Could Be Denaturalized, Lose the Right to Vote if Birthright Citizenship is Rescinded
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Working, Traveling Are Among the Rights that Would be Compromised if Birthright Citizenship Ends
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Rescinding Birthright Citizenship Would ‘Severely Undermine’ the Right to Vote
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Denaturalization Is the Next Step in Trump’s Attack on Citizenship Rights
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The Undocumented Population Could Grow by Millions if the US Ends Birthright Citizenship
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Could Rescinding Birthright Citizenship Leave US Born Children Stateless?
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Trump’s Move to End Birthright Citizenship Weakens Citizenship for All Americans
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‘Due Process Is a Protection Against the Arbitrary and Erroneous Action of the Government’
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Trump’s $45M Military Parade Sparked Massive ‘No Kings’ Protests Across U.S.

Donald Trump hosted a military parade on his 79th birthday. Supporters praised the show of strength, but critics slammed the cost of the event, its authoritarian overtones, and the politicization of the military.
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Caitlin Clark Returns on Fire, Ends NY Liberty’s Perfect Run

Caitlin Clark returned from injury with a dominant performance, dropping 32 points and tying her career high with seven 3-pointers. This game became the third most-watched game in WNBA history, drawing 2.2 million average viewers.

California Civil Rights Department Launches Program to Combat Discrimination in Businesses

The “Welcome In” program is one of several initiatives created in direct response to reported increases in hate and discrimination in California.

Vaccine Skepticism Rising Amid Federal Shakeups and Surging Diseases

While vaccines are more effective than ever, political polarization is at an all-time high as vaccine-preventable diseases spike under the new administration.