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Oct 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Board Game Boom: Best Early Black Friday Deals 2024

Board games have become a popular way to unplug from screens and enjoy time with friends and family. This year's Black Friday offers some amazing deals on top games. Let's dive in and see what's hot. "Color Detective" is a social game where you guess what color your friends describe. It's perfect f

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

President Biden Apologizes for Boarding School Abuse, Native Americans Demand Action

On Friday, President Joe Biden did something no other sitting U. S. president has ever done: he apologized for the brutal treatment of Indigenous children in boarding schools. For 150 years, the U. S. government took children away from their homes and families, forcing them into schools where they w

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Biden's Visit: A Long-Awaited Apology to Native Americans

President Joe Biden visited the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona to formally apologize for the government-run boarding school policy that separated Native American children from their families. This policy, which aimed to assimilate children into white society, lasted for over 150 years and re

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Oct 25 2024EDUCATION

Why Were Chicago Board Members Missing in Action?

Let's talk about what happened in Chicago recently. The Chicago City Council wanted to chat about some big money problems in their school system. They invited the CEO of Chicago Public Schools and both the old and new members of the Chicago Board of Education to discuss. Guess who didn't show up? No

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

American Airlines' New Tech: Ending Gate Rush Chaos

Ever felt like you're in a race just to get on a plane? American Airlines is trying to fix that with new tech. Instead of people crowding gates early, they're testing a tool that gives gate agents a heads-up when passengers jump the line. This tool is meant to make boarding fairer and smoother. Rem

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Georgia Court Stops New Election Rules for Now

In a significant turn of events, the Georgia Supreme Court has denied the Republican National Committee's (RNC) request to reinstate controversial election rules for the upcoming election on November 5. These rules, which included changes to ballot counting and poll watcher access, were deemed illeg

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

Disney Picks Gorman as New Board Chair; CEO Change in 2026

Disney has chosen James Gorman to be the company's next board chairman starting in January, replacing Mark Parker. This move comes as Disney prepares to find a new CEO to replace Bob Iger, who will step down in 2026. Gorman, who joined Disney's board less than a year ago, has been leading the succes

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

Elmhurst School District's Insurance Dilemma

Elmhurst School District 205 recently faced a tough decision regarding their health insurance. The school board had to vote on a new insurance contract with a 5.1 percent increase. This increase is a big improvement from last year's 37 percent hike. The district is dealing with a $5.8 million defici

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

Fire Up the Budgets, Fairfax! Why's the Focus on Symbols and Not Schools?

What do you think is the big news with Fairfax County's schools? It's not test scores or budget trouble. Last week, the school board passed a new celebration month for LGBT history. Wait, what? Didn't they just do that in June for Pride Month? Indeed, they did. So, why another month? Let's step bac

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Hand-Counting Rule in Georgia Gets Blocked

A Georgia judge has stopped a new rule that would've required counties to hand-count Election Day ballots. This rule was set to start on October 22, just two weeks before the election. The judge said it would cause confusion and chaos because there's not enough time to train poll workers. This rule

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