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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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Oct 30 2024EDUCATION

Emirates Treats Johannesburg Teachers with Upcycled Backpacks

Emirates, a leading airline, has been flying to South Africa for nearly 30 years, supporting local arts, culture, tourism, and education. Recently, they gifted 100 teachers with upcycled backpacks as part of their 'Aircrafted by Emirates' collection. These backpacks, made from recycled materials fro

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Oct 29 2024EDUCATION

Educators in D230 Schools Wait for New Contract: What's the Hold-up?

Imagine trying to start your school day without a clear plan. That's what the educators at Andrew, Sandburg, and Stagg high schools have been dealing with for over 50 days! The Dist. 230 Federation of Teachers and the CCSD 230 Board of Education have been busy trying to agree on a new multi-year con

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Oct 29 2024CRIME

A Teacher's Tragic Fate: The Convicted Kidnapper's Confession

In Memphis, Tenn. , a man named Cleotha Abston pleaded guilty to the awful crime of kidnapping and murdering billionaire heiress and teacher Eliza Fletcher. This shocking event happened in September 2022, during her early morning jog. Eliza, a 34-year-old kindergarten teacher and mother of two, van

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Oct 26 2024CELEBRITIES

Zachery Ty Bryan's Latest DUI Arrest: A Look at His Past

Zachery Ty Bryan, known for his role as Brad Taylor on "Home Improvement, " was recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Oklahoma. This wasn't his first brush with the law; he's been charged with DUI before, including a felony charge from an incident in California earlier this year

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

”Calming the Chaos: Managing Poll Observers in 2024”

Election day can get messy, and poll watchers can make things even tougher. Take Wisconsin's recent election, for example. Some poll watchers disrupted the process by questioning every absentee ballot. Yes, you read that right, every single one! Officials had no choice but to call the police to get

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Oct 23 2024CELEBRITIES

Jenna Fischer’s Surprising First Call After Cancer Diagnosis

When Jenna Fischer, known for her role in "The Office, " recently revealed her year-long battle with breast cancer, she also shared an interesting detail: the first celebrity she called after receiving the news. In an exclusive interview with Hoda Kotb on the "TODAY" show, Fischer recounted her expe

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

The Chilling Truth: A Game Show's Dark Secret

Imagine this: a popular dating game show in the 60s and 70s, where hopeful bachelorettes chose their dream date from three mystery men. This was the scenario for a terrifying crime hidden in plain sight. Rodney Alcala, a contestant in 1978, had already done horrifying things. He was a photographer w

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