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Missouri's Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis: A Moral Failure Demanding Immediate Action

Missouri has some of the worst maternal and infant mortality rates in the nation, with 70 women dying annually during childbirth or postpartum and 441 infants dying before their first birthday in 2023. This heartbreaking crisis represents a catastrophic failure of our society to protect its most vulnerable and demands immediate, compassionate action to uphold the fundamental right to life and dignity for every mother and child.

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Early Release of Bitfinex Hacker Undermines Faith in Justice System

Ilya Lichtenstein, a Russian-U.S. national who hacked Bitfinex and stole 120,000 bitcoin, has been released early from prison due to the First Step Act signed by President Trump. It is deeply troubling that a criminal who undermined financial security and stole billions receives early freedom while victims suffer, representing a grave failure of justice.

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Silver's Meteoric Rise: How an Undervalued Metal Became 2025's Unlikely Hero

Silver prices soared 144% in 2025, dramatically outperforming gold's 66% surge as industrial demand and global economic volatility drove unprecedented precious metal appreciation. This meteoric rise reveals how Nevada's 'Silver State' moniker finally reflects economic reality while exposing how critical minerals are reshaping our technological future amid geopolitical tensions.