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The reality TV show Love Island USA has a hold on young Americans and may be having an effect on how people view their own relationships.
The Avenue

What ‘Love Island’ isn’t telling you about love

“Love Island,” one of the most popular dating shows, sets the standard for fast-paced connection, high-stakes drama and nearly flawless bodies. The program portrays the messy reality of dating but can distort expectations of relationships, identity and intimacy.


Alachua County's Foster Grandparent Program is another community project that is facing budget cuts due to the new ‘Big Beautiful Bill’.
Metro

Federal cuts force Foster Grandparent Program to close after 60 years

The Alachua County Foster Grandparent Program is a volunteer-driven program in Alachua County’s Department of Community Support Services. The program, which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, may come to an end in September. Federal budget cuts forced AmeriCorps to cut the program's funding after the Trump administration pulled nearly $400 million in grants.



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