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Last update: 8 hours agoTaiwan Tensions: After Trump’s Beijing trip, his comments are raising fresh alarms that Taiwan could be treated as leverage in talks with Xi—he questioned why U.S. forces would travel 9,500 miles to fight and floated “cooling down” Taiwan while weighing a $14B arms package. Debt Reality Check: A new milestone—U.S. debt surpassing the size of the economy—has sparked debate, but the bigger story is how Washington keeps moving ahead with major spending and immigration plans. Health & Public Safety: Valley Fever risk is expected to rise as summer work and school let-outs increase outdoor exposure; meanwhile, a former Mt. Diablo school district manager was sentenced to prison for stealing $3.465M from a low-income kids program. Healthcare Costs: Medicaid ambulance/transport bills are climbing in multiple places, including Lehighton (+82% in 2024) and Fairfield (+21%). Education & Culture Wars: University of Chicago Lab Schools faces protests over a “viewpoint-neutral” policy critics say limits classroom discussion and inclusion. Cuba Under Strain: WHO says Cuba’s energy blockade is forcing medical service suspensions and delaying 100,000 surgeries. Policy Shift: The ABA voted to roll back a DEI accreditation rule for law schools. Canada Trade: Canada’s transport minister signals new export support and rule changes aimed at smoothing cross-Canada shipping.
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