Bogalusa, Louisiana has seen a decrease in homicides from 9 in 2022 to 2 in 2024, which Mayor Truong attributes to a summer jobs program, while the city continues to grapple with the trauma of gun violence and has not used any of its funds for violence prevention.
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Why Young Americans Dread Turning 26: Health Insurance Chaos
The Affordable Care Act has created an “insurance cliff” for young adults turning 26, leaving many without insurance due to the complexity of choosing a plan and the rising costs of coverage.
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RFK Jr. Wants a Healthier Diet? SNAP Cuts Say Otherwise
The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to SNAP benefits could leave millions of low-income Americans struggling to afford healthy food, potentially leading to increased rates of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.