The Economist’s Most Recent News on US Politics
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The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest in the US with 429,000 students, will ban smartphones in classrooms from January. The decision follows calls from California's Democratic Governor, Gavin Newsom, for a statewide ban after Surgeon-General Vivek Murthy urged Congress to require online platforms to display warning…
Granholm Discusses Industrial Strategy in Reno: US Energy Sec
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US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm emphasized the need for a national industrial strategy during a…
Boosting Athlete Mental Health: Skyline’s Program Targets Expansion
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After the suicide of their son Miles, Kristen and Jeffrey Roberts started the Miles Jeffrey Roberts…
Virginia GOP Primary: House Chair vs Trump-Backed Challenger Uncertain
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The Republican primary race in Virginia between Rep. Bob Good and state Sen. John McGuire is too close to call, with less than a point separating the two candidates. Eugene Vindman, a retired Army colonel and key figure in Trump’s first impeachment, is projected to win the Democratic primary for Virginia’s 7th Congressional District. In…
Phoenix Accelerates Plan for Increased High-Speed Internet Access
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Phoenix is planning to expand its fiber-optic high-speed internet network infrastructure to address the…
Man Shot by Wake County Sheriff’s Deputy Following Standoff
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A man was seriously injured after being shot by a Wake County Sheriff's deputy in North Carolina…
Boost Long-Term Strength with Resistance Training: A Study on Elderly
Why Should Retirement Include Heavy Lifting?
Retirement can be a period of relaxation, quality time with loved ones, and surprising to some, heavy lifting. According to a recent study published in the BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine journal, significant health benefits can be derived from engaging in resistance training during old age. This…
Understanding Commandant’s Testimony: Top Answers from US Coast Guard
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The Commandant of the Coast Guard recently testified before the Homeland Security and Governmental…
Florida Surgeon Arrested After Wife’s Death Post-Procedure
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Florida plastic surgeon, Benjamin Jacob Brown, was arrested on charges of second-degree felony homicide:…
Trump Had No Plans to Remain in Milwaukee for the Republican Convention
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Donald Trump had initially planned to stay in a Chicago hotel rather than in Milwaukee, the host city for the upcoming Republican nomination convention. After being contacted by reporters about this, he changed his plans to stay in Milwaukee, presumably to avoid appearing dismissive of the city, which is a crucial battleground state.…