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Oct 30 2025EDUCATION

Fort Worth Schools: A State Takeover and the Fight for Better Education

The Fort Worth Independent School District is in hot water. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is stepping in to take control because one of its schools, Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade, has been failing for years. This isn't a sudden move, though. The district has been struggling to meet

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Oct 29 2025HEALTH

Health Insurance Costs Rise, Putting Pressure on Middle-Income Earners

Health insurance prices are going up, and it's not good news for many people. The government recently showed the new prices for health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 30 states. On average, prices are increasing by about 30% in states where the federal government manages the plans, and

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Oct 29 2025OPINION

Keeping Parks Safe for All

In Charleston, Colonial Lake is a cherished spot for locals. The recent fall festival, Bloom Charleston, showed just how much the community values this revitalized space. People of all ages enjoy walking and relaxing by the lake. But there's a growing problem. Cyclists are using the park paths, mak

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Oct 27 2025EDUCATION

How Smartphones Are Changing Lives in Rural Bangladesh

In the heart of rural Bangladesh, smartphones are becoming a big part of students' lives. But how are these devices affecting their studies and health? This piece looks into the habits and impacts of smartphone use among high school students in these areas. First, let's talk about how often these s

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Oct 27 2025POLITICS

Who Really Benefits from ACA Subsidies?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been a hot topic in political circles, especially when it comes to subsidies. Republicans argue that the system is flawed, pointing to what they call "phantom enrollees" who don't use their insurance. This idea has gained traction, especially as lawmakers debate ext

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Oct 25 2025HEALTH

Florida's Health Care Crossroads: The Affordable Care Act's Uncertain Future

Florida stands at a critical juncture regarding health care. The state has the highest number of people enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, with nearly 4. 7 million residents relying on this coverage. However, the enhanced subsidies that have made these plans affordable are set to expire at

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Oct 25 2025EDUCATION

What Happens When the State Takes Over a School District?

The Texas Education Agency has stepped in to take control of Fort Worth ISD. The aim? To boost student performance. But does this strategy actually work? Looking back at past takeovers, the results are a mix of success and failure. Some districts have seen better grades and test scores after state

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Oct 25 2025EDUCATION

Penn Stands Firm: Why the University Rejected Trump's Higher Education Compact

The University of Pennsylvania made a bold move by rejecting a proposal from the Trump administration aimed at reshaping higher education. This wasn't an easy decision. The university's president, J. Larry Jameson, explained that while Penn agrees with some parts of the compact, many aspects would c

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Oct 24 2025EDUCATION

Minnesota University Stands Against Trump's Education Deal

The University of Minnesota made a bold move recently. They said no to a deal from the Trump administration. This deal was called the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. ” It promised extra federal funding to universities. But there was a catch. Schools had to agree to certain cons

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Oct 20 2025SCIENCE

The Strange Case of the Alien Telepathy Paper

A peculiar event unfolded when a journalist decided to test the waters of academic publishing. He used an AI tool to create a fake research paper. This paper claimed that brain scans could detect telepathy with high accuracy. To make it even more absurd, the paper suggested that telepathic abilities

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