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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Governor Walz Subpoenaed Over COVID Fraud Scandal: What's the Real Story?

Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) has found himself in hot water after being subpoenaed by House Republicans over his administration's handling of a massive fraud scheme involving a nonprofit called Feeding Our Future during the pandemic. The scandal has raised serious questions about oversight and accountabilit

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

A School Shooting in Georgia: Reacting, Reflecting, and Rethinking

A school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has left at least four dead and 30 injured, including a special education math teacher who survived after being shot in the foot and hip. While the shooter, believed to be as young as 14, is in custody, this tragedy raises many critical question

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Can Tough Love and Challenging Books Really Boost Reading Skills?

Vernon's 2024-25 Teacher of the Year, Brian Stevenson, is being hailed for his innovative approach to reading intervention. Stevenson, who teaches eighth grade at Vernon Center Middle School, focuses on building relationships with his students and pushing them to read challenging books. But does t

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Marblehead Schools:Paycheck Problems and Teacher Tensions

Marblehead teachers are starting the new school year without a contract and facing a frustrating payroll error. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) claims recent paychecks are missing step increases, summer stipends, and other agreed-upon pay adjustments. Interim Superintendent John Robidou

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Stray Bullet in a Classroom: Is School Really Safe?

A Bronx middle school teacher was struck by a stray bullet in his sixth-floor classroom, just a day before the new school year began. Jhairo Colon, a special education teacher, was setting up his classroom when he heard a pop and felt a sting. He didn't know what hit him at first, but then the pai

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Sports TV:A Neverending Comedy of Errors?

Sports TV these days seems determined to make us question if they're actually trying to entertain us or just fill airtime. Take, for example, the recent NFL pregame show revamp. Five analysts? Really? Can't we just stick to one or two and actually have a meaningful discussion? Or maybe I'm just o

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Paris Pays Tribute to Fallen Marathoner's Strength and Beauty

Rebecca Cheptegei was brutally murdered by her boyfriend in Kenya. In a tragic twist of fate, the world lost an incredible athlete last week. The Paris mayor has proposed naming a sports facility after this remarkable woman as a permanent reminder of her beauty, strength, and freedom.

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Project 2025: A Plan for Environmental Disaster?

Project 2025, a blueprint for a Republican takeover of the US government, raises serious concerns about its potential impact on public health and the environment. The plan proposes downgrading the classification of 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) from 'hazardous' to 'contaminant.' These chemicals, fo

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Can You Become a Nurse in a Year? Kootenai Health & ISU Think So!

Want to swap your current career for a nursing role in a year? Kootenai Health and Idaho State University have teamed up to make it happen with their Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Perfect for those with a bachelor's degree in any field, this program promises a fast track to be

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

Caught in the Web: A Cautionary Tale of Online Predators and the Dangers of Assumption

A former high school teacher in San Diego was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to solicit sex from a minor he believed was 16 years old. This case raises some disturbing questions about online predators and the tactics they use. Sean Michael Stevenson, a 59-year-old science te

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