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Pete Hegseth's new grooming policy ends a shaving accommodation the military has used for over 50 years — and its 12-month limit is pushing Black service members with a common skin condition out of the ranks, in the middle of an active conflict the Navy can least afford to lose trained sailors to.

When we think about keeping children safe and healthy, most of us picture doctors, nurses, and the vaccines that have protected generations of kids from deadly diseases. But right now, hundreds of millions of dollars meant to bring those life-saving vaccines to the world's most vulnerable children are sitting frozen — and the clock is ticking.

Inflation climbed to 4.2% in May, the highest annual rate since April 2023 and the third consecutive monthly acceleration. For American families, that number is showing up at the gas pump, in the produce aisle, and in grocery bills that keep rising faster than paychecks.

When a president starts losing the voters who backed him most enthusiastically, it is worth paying attention — especially when those voters are telling pollsters exactly why. A new national poll shows that rural Americans, including many who supported Donald Trump by wide margins in 2024, are now more likely to disapprove of his job performance than approve.

For families watching every dollar, Spirit Airlines was often the only way a vacation was possible — rock-bottom fares that made flying feel accessible instead of out of reach. Now that lifeline is gone, leaving passengers stranded, workers jobless, and budget travelers wondering what comes next.