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Nov 15 2024EDUCATION

Teachers Strike in Marblehead: Schools Closed, Football On

In Marblehead, school has been closed for four days straight due to a teachers' strike. The town's educators, represented by the Marblehead Education Association (MEA), are facing a fine of $50, 000 imposed by an Essex County Superior Court judge for defying the state's ban on public sector strikes.

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Nov 14 2024POLITICS

Teachers in Marblehead Strike: Schools Closed for 3rd Day

Teachers in Marblehead are continuing their strike, leading to the third day of school closures. Jonathan Heller, co-president of the Marblehead Education Association, said the town wants quality schools and can afford them. He believes voters would support a property tax increase to fund better wag

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Nov 13 2024EDUCATION

Closing the Special Ed Gap in Massachusetts

Education in Massachusetts is facing a big challenge. Some students, especially those from rich families, are getting more help for their special needs. This is leaving behind low-income and minority students. Experts say it's like a maze – wealthy families find shortcuts, while others get lost. One

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Nov 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Scherzinger Clarifies: Faith, Not Politics, Drove Her Social Media Post

Recently, singer and actress Nicole Scherzinger found herself in a social media storm. She had commented on a photo of Russell Brand wearing a hat that said “Make Jesus First Again, ” expressing interest in getting one for herself. People interpreted this as support for former President Donald Trump

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Nov 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Nicole Scherzinger's Social Media Post Sparks Controversy

Former Pussycat Dolls member Nicole Scherzinger, who’s currently wowing audiences on Broadway in Sunset Blvd. , recently found herself in hot water over a social media post. It all started when she commented on a photo shared by comedian Russell Brand, who was sporting a red hat similar to Trump’s “

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Nov 07 2024POLITICS

Chicago's Board of Education Elections: A Tale of Teachers, Money, and Voter Sentiment

Chicago's recent school board elections were more than just local contests. They became a referendum on Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). Only four out of ten CTU-backed candidates seemed likely to win seats on the new hybrid Board of Education. The races were influenced by

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Nov 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why the New Mac Mini Might Be Your Best Bet to Switch from PC

This Friday, Apple is launching the M4 Mac mini, a small but powerful computer that could entice PC users to make the switch. At just $599, it's a steal compared to Apple's usual prices. The M4 chip inside is top-notch, offering a 10-core CPU, GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine for AI tasks. This chip

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Marblehead's Teacher Contract Tangle: A $5M Hurdle

In the town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, there's a big disagreement happening between the School Committee and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA). They're trying to figure out new contracts for teachers and staff, but they're stuck on a $5 million difference. The MEA thinks the schools need

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Voting Day, Strikes, Storms, and Scandals: What You Need to Know

Alright, let's dive into some big news happening today. First off, it's Election Day in the US! People are heading to the polls to vote. The race is really tight, and both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are vying for those 270 electoral votes needed to win the White H

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Paolo Banchero's Injury: A Setback for the Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic had some tough news to share on Thursday. Paolo Banchero, their star forward, will be sitting out for an undetermined amount of time due to a torn right oblique. This injury happened during Wednesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The team believes Banchero's return will depend

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