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Join us in rebuilding trust and making verified information more accessible to everyone. We believe in people-powered news at Get Real. We're working with your community to uncover the truths behind complex issues about health, wealth and education that impact you. We prioritize transparent sourcing and honest journalism to empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions and take action to improve your communities and your life.

10/08/2025

🥒💸 Ever feel like your groceries are draining your wallet?

They all share one hidden connection you probably didn’t know. 🤔
But the reason(s) why may be surprising.

🍎 Watch to find out why your groceries keep costing more and what you can do about it.

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10/07/2025

💸A new law in one state could save billionaires millions of dollars.
And what about you?🧐

Good question.
👉Check out the video to learn more.

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10/03/2025

🤖AI deciding your health care.
Do you trust it?🤷‍♀️

Heads up if you live in Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas or Washington state.
A new Medicare pilot testing AI to approve treatments is coming to your state.

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10/01/2025

🚨Parents are bombarded with health advice – but not all of it is trustworthy. 🤔

There’s a $6.3 trillion wellness industry often spreading confusion, and a new KFF survey reveals just how much misinformation is out there.

👉 Watch to find out how you can cut through the confusion and make the best choices for your family.

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09/29/2025

Until now, most Americans were told to get a COVID-19 shot each fall.💉
That's no longer the case.🤷‍♀️

Here's what the new guidance means for your family.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
And who may be paying for it.💵

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09/26/2025

Football.🏈
Parties.🍻
Parades.🎉

Think you know everything about homecoming?
We’ve got 3 surprising secrets you probably haven’t heard.👀

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09/25/2025

Guess what costs are rising faster than your groceries, gas and even inflation?😳

Check your health care premiums. 🧑‍⚕️💉

Want to know why?👇
Hear from health care expert Cynthia Cox, of the nonpartisan KFF.

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09/24/2025

Hurricane Helene caused 💵$60 billion in damages, and killed 107 people in North Carolina.

But one year later, less than 10% of federal aid has arrived.👀
Should Washington be doing more?

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Sources:
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL092024_Helene.pdf
https://www.wunc.org/politics/2025-09-03/nc-gov-stein-helene-relief-money-congress
https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-hurricane-helene-governor-funds-851e99286c5631ef5
b2dc244747ccc54

https://ncnewsline.com/2025/09/15/stein-asks-congress-trump-administration-for-13-5-billion-in-additional-helene-aid/

09/23/2025

One in six parents are now doing this👇

Call it the classroom domino effect.
A new KFF/Washington Post survey shows what a new generational trend could mean for your student’s safety.

👉 Watch to find out what domino could be the next to fall in the classroom.

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09/22/2025

Toxic chemicals that never leave your body....
And they’re showing up in Michigan’s drinking water (and even beer 🍺😳).

Here’s what that means for you 👇

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Source: Public News Service

09/19/2025

A new minimum wage is coming to Missouri! But how are small businesses coping?

📚 Yellow Dog Bookshop says higher wages are a win for the community!
🚴 CycleX says $15/hour is a bigger challenge than expected.

Can local businesses thrive under $15/hour? Let’s find out!

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09/18/2025

When did we start to become so divided? 😡

There’s one really important ingredient to keep healthy communities - and it’s disappearing. ✨

Watch this space for more thoughts on what we do can do about it.

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