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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Parents Gain More School Choice with Trump's New Pick

The 2024 election night brought a significant shift in K-12 education as pro-school-choice candidates won in states like Texas. This was alongside President-elect Trump's commitment to school choice. Trump's choice for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is a strong supporter of school-choice leg

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

The WWE's Linda McMahon: Accused of Ignoring Abuse

Linda McMahon, chosen by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Education, is facing a lawsuit that alleges she and her husband, Vince, let a WWE employee sexually exploit children for decades. The lawsuit claims that Melvin Phillips Jr. , a ringside announcer, used his job to attrac

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Bill Nye Blasts RFK Jr. ’s Proposed Fluoride Ban

Bill Nye, the famous engineer and TV personality, has criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his controversial plan to eliminate fluoride from the nation’s drinking water. "I think he's lost his way, " Nye commented recently. Kennedy, nominated for the secretary of health and human services position,

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Republicans Keep Gaetz Report Under Wraps: What's Next?

In a surprising move, Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted against releasing an investigation report on Matt Gaetz. The panel, led by Republicans, decided to keep the report secret, even though Democrats and some Senate Republicans wanted it made public before Gaetz's confirmation hearing

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Musk and Ramaswamy's Idea: Bring Federal Workers Back to Offices

Two influential figures in tech, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, have an interesting idea for the future of federal workers. They want to end remote work and bring everyone back to the office. Why? They believe it could shrink the federal workforce. They think that if workers don't want to come in, t

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

NBC Staff Left in Dark About MSNBC Split

Staff at NBC News and 30 Rock are clueless about the future of their relationship with MSNBC, following Comcast's decision to split off its cable networks. Insiders say they expect the two news teams to stop collaborating by 2025. A new company, SpinCo, will include channels like MSNBC, CNBC, and Sy

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Gaza War: US Stops Cease-Fire, Lebanon Seeks Peace

In a surprising move, the United States has blocked a UN call for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. This decision has sparked a storm of criticism from Palestinians and raised questions about the US's role in the conflict. Meanwhile, Lebanon is pushing for a deal to end its own fight with Israel. But

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Meet Linda McMahon: From Wrestling to Trump's Education Pick

Linda McMahon might be leading the U. S. Department of Education, a department President Trump once vowed to demolish. She's no stranger to Trump's team, having already served under him as the Small Business Administration (SBA) head from 2017 to 2019. Now, she's back, this time with a new mission:

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Illinois Groups Fight Against Abortion Coverage Law

Several groups and companies that disagree with abortion have filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor JB Pritzker. They aim to stop the enforcement of a law that makes health insurers cover abortions and abortion pills without extra costs to patients. The lawsuit, filed in a federal court, targets

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Meet the New Education Chief: Former WWE CEO Joins Trump's Team

Ever heard of Linda McMahon? She's not just the wife of WWE's big boss, Vince McMahon. She's also got some serious business and political experience under her belt. Now, she's been tapped by Donald Trump to lead the U. S. Department of Education. This isn't her first rodeo in politics, though. She's

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