A recent Supreme Court order has heightened anxiety among Venezuelan immigrants in the U.S. living under temporary protected status (TPS), affecting approximately 350,000 individuals, including a ten-year-old girl in NYC. Her mother expressed distress over the possibility of deportation, reflecting widespread fears among TPS holders following the ruling that favors efforts to terminate these protections. Conversations with several TPS holders reveal a sense of uncertainty as immigration policies continue to evolve.
In current news, a car crash during Liverpool’s soccer parade resulted in injuries to at least 27 people, including four children. While a 53-year-old driver has been detained, authorities are not treating the incident as an act of terrorism.
On the healthcare front, weight loss medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound are becoming more affordable. Drugmakers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have introduced lower-cost alternatives; however, high out-of-pocket expenses still pose challenges for many patients. These drugs, previously priced over $1,000 monthly, can now cost between $400 and $500, which is still significant for those without insurance coverage.
In other notable updates, the political landscape sees former White House insiders shaping the Democratic Party, and a double amputee veteran advocates for changes to the “wounded veterans tax” that unfairly limits benefits for injured veterans. Additionally, the FBI is set to investigate unresolved incidents from the Biden administration, and Charles Rangel, a prominent political figure and former congressman, has passed away at 94.
As these stories unfold, they underline ongoing challenges facing communities, including immigration, healthcare affordability, and political change.
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