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Oct 14, 2026

New Manhattan Institute Poll: Californians Keep Voting Blue Despite Wanting Reform

A new poll reveals that while Californians express a desire for reform, they continue to overwhelmingly support Democratic candidates, highlighting a disconnect between voter preferences and political choices.

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Healthcare

Oct 14, 2026

New York City Health Department Funds “Affirming” Interventions for Minors and More

The New York City Health Department is allocating funds for interventions aimed at affirming gender identity among minors, sparking discussions on youth mental health and parental rights.

United States

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Healthcare

Oct 14, 2026

What strategies could be effective in improving the response to the Ebola outbreak in Congo?

The number of confirmed cases in Ebola’s deadly outbreak has surpassed 9,000 in relentless community transmission as efforts to contain it falter, data from the Congolese health ministry shows

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Economy

Oct 14, 2026

How do rising interest rates affect banks and everyday people’s finances?

JPMorgan released surprisingly spotty earnings results for the third quarter, while Goldman Sachs and Citi posted better-than-expected results, reflecting a choppy trading environment

United States

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Politics

Oct 14, 2026

What are the effects of political party support changes on election outcomes and representation?

Top Republican super PACs aligned with GOP leadership and President Donald Trump are withdrawing cash allotted for the races of two vulnerable House incumbents, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Congressional Leadership Fund, which is aligned with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), and super PACs affiliated with MAGA Inc., Trump’s political organization, […]

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Economy

Oct 13, 2026

What are the benefits and drawbacks of smaller, more frequent changes to interest rates?

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack pointed to smaller, more frequent policy adjustments to help inflation expectations remain anchored. At an event in Cleveland Monday, Hammack stopped short of backing a rate increase this month, but said, “When feasible, I generally think it’s preferable to make smaller adjustments, and to do so relatively quickly, rather than to wait and risk needing a larger course correction.” (Source: Bloomberg)

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Education

Oct 13, 2026

What are the implications of students' reading abilities on educational policies and curriculum development in schools?

Increasingly, teens are given only parts of books, and they often read not in print but on school-issued laptops

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Geopolitics

Oct 13, 2026

How can Canada balance its partnership with the US while supporting its role in global finance?

Speaking to top global investors at a summit intended to curb Canada's dependence on the US, Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged both the US economy's importance for Canada and the need to diversify trade partners

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Politics

Oct 13, 2026

How should Germany address the rise of different extremist views in politics?

Far-right and far-left parties gain ground in local elections as Merz's approval rating sinks

Germany

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