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What’s Behind the Rise in Narcissism in Teens?
Reducing social media, promoting family values, and encouraging kids to do good without expecting praise can all help, experts said.
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From Hopeless to ‘A Beacon of Hope’: The Story of a Drug Addict’s Faith-Inspired Recovery
Candice Mueller had fought substance abuse for more than two decades when she spent 105 days in jail, altering her life’s path.
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Rally in Washington Condemns CCP’s 26-Year Persecution of Falun Gong
Thousands rallied at the nation’s capital to observe the dark anniversary of when the Chinese regime began persecuting the spiritual practice on July 20, 1999.
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Trump Signs Law Targeting Fentanyl Trafficking—What to Know
Trump asked the Department of Justice to seek maximum sentences for fentanyl traffickers.
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What Parents Should Expect After Supreme Court’s Ruling on Opt-Outs From Pro-LGBT Storybooks
A parents’ rights organization is encouraging families to remind local schools of this legal obligation before the academic year begins.
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Federal Judge Upholds Order Directing US Government Not to Cut Off Planned Parenthood Funding
The court maintained the order blocking the defunding of the group until July 21 and scheduled a hearing in the case for July 18.
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Social Security Checks May Be Smaller This Month, but Some Seniors Have Options
An expert told The Epoch Times that seniors impacted by overpayment clawbacks can appeal or apply for a waiver.
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USDA Ends Use of Race and Sex in Farm Benefit Eligibility
The USDA cited decades of lawsuits, settlements, and reforms addressing discrimination claims by minority and female farmers.
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Trump Admin Sues California Over Alleged Title IX Violations in Girls’ Athletics
The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to issue an injunction ‘prohibiting ... males in athletic competitions designated for females.’
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Education Department Investigating New York School District Ban on Native American Mascot
The state’s ‘patronizing attitude’ toward the Native American community should end, said Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
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Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin Not to Cut Off Planned Parenthood Funding
The order came hours after the abortion provider asked the court to suspend the year-long defunding provision.
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Planned Parenthood Sues Trump Admin Over Yearlong Funding Ban
The group argues a new law violates the Constitution by blocking Medicaid funding for its clinics.
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Supreme Court Declines to Reinstate Montana’s Parental Consent for Abortion Law
The Montana Supreme Court previously ruled the law violated the state constitution.
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9 Key Supreme Court Decisions From This Term
From nationwide injunctions to gender procedures for minors, the high court issued many consequential rulings during the 2024–25 term.
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Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to State Laws Keeping Males Out of Female Sports
The laws at issue in Idaho and West Virginia prevent transgender athletes from participating in females’ school sports teams.
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Trash Piles Up, Libraries Close as Philadelphia Workers’ Strike Enters 2nd Day
The worker’s include sanitation workers, police dispatch, and municipal water treatment employees.
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Wisconsin Supreme Court Votes 4–3 to Invalidate State Abortion Law
The ruling comes after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
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Supreme Court Tosses Lower Court Decisions on Transgender Procedures
The new ruling came after the high court upheld a Tennessee ban on transgender procedures for minors.
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Key Takeaways From Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Law Aimed at Blocking Minors From Porn Sites
The court voted 6–3 to uphold a law that fines websites if they fail to verify the age of users.
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What’s Behind the Rise in Narcissism in Teens?
Reducing social media, promoting family values, and encouraging kids to do good without expecting praise can all help, experts said.
|
From Hopeless to ‘A Beacon of Hope’: The Story of a Drug Addict’s Faith-Inspired Recovery
Candice Mueller had fought substance abuse for more than two decades when she spent 105 days in jail, altering her life’s path.
|
Rally in Washington Condemns CCP’s 26-Year Persecution of Falun Gong
Thousands rallied at the nation’s capital to observe the dark anniversary of when the Chinese regime began persecuting the spiritual practice on July 20, 1999.
|
Trump Signs Law Targeting Fentanyl Trafficking—What to Know
Trump asked the Department of Justice to seek maximum sentences for fentanyl traffickers.
|
What Parents Should Expect After Supreme Court’s Ruling on Opt-Outs From Pro-LGBT Storybooks
A parents’ rights organization is encouraging families to remind local schools of this legal obligation before the academic year begins.
|
Federal Judge Upholds Order Directing US Government Not to Cut Off Planned Parenthood Funding
The court maintained the order blocking the defunding of the group until July 21 and scheduled a hearing in the case for July 18.
|
Social Security Checks May Be Smaller This Month, but Some Seniors Have Options
An expert told The Epoch Times that seniors impacted by overpayment clawbacks can appeal or apply for a waiver.
|
USDA Ends Use of Race and Sex in Farm Benefit Eligibility
The USDA cited decades of lawsuits, settlements, and reforms addressing discrimination claims by minority and female farmers.
|
Trump Admin Sues California Over Alleged Title IX Violations in Girls’ Athletics
The Justice Department is asking a federal judge to issue an injunction ‘prohibiting ... males in athletic competitions designated for females.’
|
Education Department Investigating New York School District Ban on Native American Mascot
The state’s ‘patronizing attitude’ toward the Native American community should end, said Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
|
Federal Judge Orders Trump Admin Not to Cut Off Planned Parenthood Funding
The order came hours after the abortion provider asked the court to suspend the year-long defunding provision.
|
Planned Parenthood Sues Trump Admin Over Yearlong Funding Ban
The group argues a new law violates the Constitution by blocking Medicaid funding for its clinics.
|
Supreme Court Declines to Reinstate Montana’s Parental Consent for Abortion Law
The Montana Supreme Court previously ruled the law violated the state constitution.
|
9 Key Supreme Court Decisions From This Term
From nationwide injunctions to gender procedures for minors, the high court issued many consequential rulings during the 2024–25 term.
|
Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to State Laws Keeping Males Out of Female Sports
The laws at issue in Idaho and West Virginia prevent transgender athletes from participating in females’ school sports teams.
|
Trash Piles Up, Libraries Close as Philadelphia Workers’ Strike Enters 2nd Day
The worker’s include sanitation workers, police dispatch, and municipal water treatment employees.
|
Wisconsin Supreme Court Votes 4–3 to Invalidate State Abortion Law
The ruling comes after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022.
|
Supreme Court Tosses Lower Court Decisions on Transgender Procedures
The new ruling came after the high court upheld a Tennessee ban on transgender procedures for minors.
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Key Takeaways From Supreme Court Ruling on Texas Law Aimed at Blocking Minors From Porn Sites
The court voted 6–3 to uphold a law that fines websites if they fail to verify the age of users.
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