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There has been a catastrophic decline in the population of North American birds. The continent has lost approximately one-third of all birds since 1970. But certain groups like raptors and waterfowl have recovered significantly due to targeted habitat restoration and dedicated conservation funding.

Over 2.5 million grandparents in the U.S. are primary caregivers for their grandchildren. This is a growing trend driven by parental addiction, incarceration, mental health issues, neglect, and financial instability. This "grandfamily" phenomenon often leaves seniors managing financial, legal, and health challenges with little to no support.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Nearly one in every four deaths is attributed to it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Knowing the warning signs is crucial.

Four years ago Vladimir Putin commanded Russian forces to invade Ukraine, producing a rupture with the United States and Europe the world has not seen since the Cold War. The war has turned into a long battle of wills in which Russia refocused its entire state machinery to achieve one purpose: Outlast the West, at any cost necessary. The Kremlin is waging a war not only on Ukraine, but against global order.

Eugene Robinson is one of America’s most respected voices on politics, race, and democracy. Raised during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, he witnessed the struggle for racial justice firsthand. Robinson brings historical context, clarity, and personal insight to the most important issues facing the country. His latest book is Freedom Lost, Freedom Won: A Personal History of America. Robinson will be speaking at Trinity University in October.