## New Mexico made childcare free. It lifted 120,000 people above the poverty line

Authored by theguardian.com

Three years ago, New Mexico became the first state in the nation to offer free childcare to a majority of families.

The United States has no federal, universal childcare – and ranks 40th on a Unicef ranking of 41 high-income countries’ childcare policies, while maintaining some of the highest childcare costs in the world.

Expanding on pandemic-era assistance, New Mexico made childcare free for families earning up to 400% of the federal poverty level, or about $124,000 for a family of four.

The state, which had long ranked worst in the nation for child wellbeing, saw its poverty rate begin to fall.

In 2020, 27.4% of childcare providers – often women of color – were living in poverty.

“This is generational change” that New Mexico is only just beginning to witness as the first children who were recipients of universal childcare start school.

Sanchez urges other New Mexican families to take advantage of the opportunity to access free childcare. »

### Luigi Mangione defense asks judge to block death penalty in CEO murder case

Authored by cnbc.com

Lawyer for Luigi Mangione on Friday asked a federal judge in New York to block prosecutors from seeking to impose the death penalty if he is convicted of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Mangione's attorneys said U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi violated his rights to due process by abandoning normal procedures for seeking the death penalty, and that Bondi prejudiced the pool of grand jurors who will be asked by prosecutors to indict Mangione.

Bondi on April 1 said she had ordered federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty in the murder case against the 26-year-old University of Pennsylvania graduate. »

### Anti-Vaxx Dad Whose Daughter Died of Measles Says Vaccinated Relatives Got Disease 'Way Worse' Than His Kids

Authored by latintimes.com

A Texas father whose 8-year-old daughter died of measles has sparked controversy after defending his anti-vaccine beliefs, claiming vaccinated relatives suffered "way worse.".

Texas, particularly Gaines County, has been one of the hardest-hit areas, with over 300 confirmed measles cases since January, according to the Guardian.

Public health officials continue to stress the urgency of widespread MMR vaccination, especially among vulnerable and insular communities like the one in Seminole. »

### Witkoff suggested that Trump "allow" Russia to take four regions of Ukraine - media

Authored by unn.ua

"Today, another package of our state's sanctions against those who help Russia wage this war – against those who provide Russia with 'Shaheds', against those who transport Russian oil," Zelenskyy said in his evening address.

According to him, the sanctions list includes individuals and legal entities.

This suggests that the list likely includes individuals and companies involved in the production, procurement, and transportation of these goods. »

### Trump Admin Considering Giving $10,000 To Each Person In Greenland To Annex The Island

Authored by mhtntimes.com

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring a plan to offer each resident of Greenland about $10,000 as part of its broader effort to annex the island.

Trump has kept the issue in public discourse, recently stating that the U.S. will “get” Greenland.

Greenlanders have largely rejected the proposal, but U.S. efforts continue, with Vice President JD Vance visiting the island in late March. »

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