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Just over half of Americans are worried that the Medicaid cuts in the House GOP’s sweeping Trump agenda package would hurt their family’s ability to obtain and afford health care, according to a poll released today by KFF, a nonpartisan health research group. Democrats and independents are much more likely to feel this way than Republicans and supporters of President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again movement, though nearly one-third of Republicans voiced concern about negative impacts on their families. The bill calls for instituting work requirements in Medicaid for the first time, checking enrollees’ eligibility more often, penalizing certain…

AL-QARYATAYN, Syria (AP) — Yasmine al-Saleh has two occasions to celebrate this year: the Eid al-Adha holiday and her family’s return home after nine years in a notorious displacement camp in the Syrian desert.True, the home they returned to, in the town of al-Qaryatayn in the eastern part of Syria’s Homs province, was damaged during the nearly 14 years of civil war. Al-Saleh fears that even a small earthquake will bring it down on their heads. Many of the surrounding buildings have collapsed.“When I first entered my house — what can I say? It was a happiness that cannot be…

Federal authorities are moving to drop a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Sheetz convenience store chain, part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to halt the use of a key tool for enforcing the country’s civil rights laws.The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws, confirmed it has begun notifying potential claimants of its intention to drop the Sheetz lawsuit, citing Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to deprioritize the use of “disparate impact liability” in civil rights enforcement. Disparate impact liability holds that policies that are neutral on their face can violate civil rights…

“There was a commotion. The Galatasaray fans were fuming, of course. I did not really understand. I was not sure if there was something going on in the stadium. The atmosphere was like nothing I had ever known before,” Dean Holden tells Sky Sports.He is describing the scene in Istanbul in February as Adana Demirspor players left the pitch during the first half against Galatasaray in protest at a penalty awarded against them. Holden had been the assistant manager in Adana for less than a week. “It was tense. I had managed to get tickets for my family about two…

LEOPOLD, Ind. (AP) — On the ceiling of Abbie Brockman’s middle school English classroom in Perry County, the fluorescent lights are covered with images of a bright blue sky, a few clouds floating by.Outside, the real sky isn’t always blue. Sometimes it’s hazy, with pollution drifting from coal-fired power plants in this part of southwest Indiana. Knowing exactly how much, and what it may be doing to the people who live there, is why Brockman got involved with a local environmental organization that’s installing air and water quality monitors in her community.“Industry and government is very, very, very powerful. It’s…

Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes has signed a new four-year contract with the club.The 27-year-old, whose previous deal was due to expire in 2027, has committed to the Gunners until 2029, Sky Sports News understands. Gabriel is one of Arsenal’s longest-serving players and has become a key figure for Mikel Arteta since his £27m arrival from Lille in 2020.He has made 210 appearances in all competitions and scored 20 goals, forming a strong defensive partnership with William Saliba and becoming a major weapon from set-pieces.On signing his new deal, he said: “I arrived here as a young player and after almost…

The first summer transfer window is open across Europe (thanks to the Club World Cup) as clubs look to do their business. But what are ESPN’s reporters hearing about possible deals?Every Friday until September, we’ll bring you the latest updates and insights on the biggest transfer news.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s summer window gradesChelsea are looking for a new goalkeeper, right?It wasn’t one of their top priorities given they already have at least five senior goalkeepers on their books, but Milan stopper Mike Maignan’s desire to move to Chelsea has created an opportunity. Enzo Maresca has repeatedly defended…

Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this commentary are solely those of the writer. CNN is showcasing the work of The Conversation, a collaboration between journalists and academics to provide news analysis and commentary. The content is produced solely by The Conversation. CNN  —  It’s peak travel season, airports are packed and emotions are running high. You’ve probably seen it or even been part of it: that tense moment when a passenger snaps at a flight attendant, or a near-meltdown over a seat reclining too far. Why does flying seem to bring out the worst in us? Airplanes are, quite…

At least three Palestinian journalists were killed in Israeli strikes targeting a group of media workers in Gaza City’s al-Ahli Arab hospital’s courtyard, local reporters told Middle East Eye. According to local sources, the attack on Thursday morning came with no prior warning of the bombing. The Israeli assault has so far claimed the lives of correspondent Suleiman Hajjaj and photographer Ismail Badah, who both worked for Palestine Today TV, alongside photographer Samir al-Rifai, who worked for the Shams News Agency. Journalist Imad Daloul, who works for Palestine Today TV, and photographer Ahmed Qaljah, who works for Al-Arabiya TV, were also critically injured in the Israeli attack and…

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhães has signed a new long-term contract, keeping him at the club until 2029.The 27-year-old joined the club in 2020 and has made 210 appearances for the north London side, scoring 20 goals — more than any other Arsenal defender.”I arrived here as a young player and after almost five years I’m so happy and I’ve learned a lot,” Gabriel said. “I’m so proud of myself, it’s an amazing journey, and I’m so happy to continue it. I hope I win some trophies with this club, because I love this club and my family loves the club,…