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Feb 11 2025OPINION

Why Shutting Down USAID Could Be a Huge Mistake

USAID, a key player in global development, has been facing potential shutdown talks. Recently, employees went to their offices only to find they couldn't enter. It turns out billionaire Elon Musk wants USAID to close its doors. And apparently, President Trump is on board with this. USAID ha

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

From Halftime to Heartbreak: Sudan and Gaza Conflicts Explained

The Super Bowl halftime show took a surprising turn with a protest. It was trying to show the world what's going on in Sudan and Gaza without focusing on the game. This protest was about the wars happening in the Middle East. The Gaza Strip is a small area near the Mediterranean. It has a lot of

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Bringing Healthy Living to the Countryside

In places where doctors are few and far between, a unique effort called Mobile Integrated Care for Childhood Obesity took off. It was all about helping families in rural areas who had a tough time keeping their kids healthy. This program wasn't just a one size fits all approach. Working closely with

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Prisons cost more, but are they making us safer?

New York's prisons are full of aging inmates, and the costs are rising. This is not making the public any safer, according to the state’s top judge. Many people think that locking up criminals for a long time will make society safer. But the numbers tell a different story. When more people are

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Political Calculations: NYC Mayor's Case Alleging Corruption May be On The Rocks

A surprising twist unfolded in the political scene. The Department of Justice has advised prosecutors in New York to abandon the corruption case against NYC Mayor Louis Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove sent an official memo instructing the prosecutors to drop the charges. The timing

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Shielding Sensitive Data

In a bold move, a bunch of labor unions are taking legal action to stop billionaire Elon Musk from getting a peek at private data in key U. S. government agencies. The draft lawsuit is in a Maryland court and accusing the former administration of breaking federal privacy rules. The drama started wh

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Feb 11 2025EDUCATION

Mixing It Up: Teaching Without Boundaries

Combining different fields of study could present exciting changes in norms of higher ed in classrooms around the world. Programs that cross multiple fields aren't new, but there's still a lot we don't know about the best ways to weave these disciplines together. This piece zeroes in on the latest

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Feb 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Novo Coffee: A New Chapter Begins in Congress Park

In a surprising move, Novo Coffee bid adieu to its Highland location. The closure came about due to a sharp increase in rent. It had been a decade since they first opened in that spot. This was not the end of the road for Novo, though. They quickly found a new home in Congress Park. This 1, 200 squ

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Feb 11 2025CRIME

South Carolina Rep Exposes Abuse Case

Forget the buzz around the South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace's announcement. It could have been just another day in the House. Everyone was listening as she accused her past partner and three of his friends as the perpetrators of some very serious crimes. The crimes included Rape, Voye

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Feb 11 2025POLITICS

Funding Freeze Chaos: Judge Says No More Stalling!

Rhode Island's federal judge has finally had it. He pointed out that the Federal Government still managed to halt some funding despite his previous order to resume it. This is indeed a big deal. The judge had already spoken and it was clear. The government had no excuse for not following the or

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