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Three students explain why they wanted to participate in an anti-ICE walkout at their school.
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Gas prices average $2.92 in Kansas and $2.98 in Missouri. California tops the nation at $5.20 per gallon. -
A new report finds that states with legalized sports betting aren't doing enough to protect people from gambling trouble. -
Public ownership of the new Chiefs stadium would shield bonds for the project from the federal income tax. -
Organizers said the objective is to generate money for the party's campaign activities and to rally support for the constitutional right of individuals to possess firearms for self-defense. -
The state will use candy and soda definitions that are already set in its food and sales tax laws.
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John Moore/Getty ImagesThe psychoactive substance in magic mushrooms appears to have a powerful effect on people trying to stop smoking. -
KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty ImagesFrom artificial intelligence to fatalities from music streaming to the effects of immigrants on elderly health care, the Planet Money newsletter rounds up some interesting new economic studies.
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A large study found that people taking GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for diabetes were less likely to be diagnosed with substance use disorder. -
In a phone call with CBS News Monday, Trump said "the war is very complete." But at a separate event with Republican lawmakers, he said the U.S. still needed to achieve "ultimate victory." -
Policy experts say new SNAP changes don't address the challenges faced by single parents. They also argue that losing food assistance will only create more barriers for struggling families. -
The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, but presidents assert broad authority over use of force and the military. Congress has done little to push back. -
Voting ends Tuesday night in the district that former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene left this year after a feud with President Trump. It's unclear if his pick will win her spot.
Commentary & Podcasts
Beth Golay speaks with Saba Sams about her new novel, 'Gunk.' And Suzanne Perez brings us a review of Jeannette McCurdy's 'Half His Age.'
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