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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

School Days Shortened: A New Plan for Southern Boone County

Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Federal Agents Active in North Carolina: What You Need to Know

Federal agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP) made their presence known in parts of North Carolina, sparking reactions and concerns among residents. Initially, it was reported that these agents would focus their immigration enforcement efforts in Raleigh. However, plans changed quickly, an

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

California's Redistricting Battle: Who Will Have a Say?

In the small town of Loomis, California, people are worried about their future. This place, with its 7, 000 residents and single-family homes, is known for its suburban concerns like traffic and high gas prices. Right now, it's represented by a Republican in Congress. But a big vote is happening tha

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Oct 26 2025CRIME

South End Residents Demand Action Amid Rising Drug Crisis

The South End neighborhood in Boston is facing a serious problem. Drug use, dealing, and crime are on the rise. This is making life difficult for residents. Many are thinking about moving out because they don't feel safe anymore. Last Thursday, dozens of South End residents gathered at Cathedral Hi

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Mar 05 2025SCIENCE

Antarctica's Research in Jeopardy: The DOGE Disruption

Imagine a place so remote and cold that it's hard to believe anyone could live there. That's Antarctica, where the United States has three permanent research stations. These stations are like small cities built on volcanic hills, polar plateaus, and icy peninsulas. They're not easy to get to or main

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Feb 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cook County Fights Environmental Injustice: A Battle for Resilience

Floodwaters are quietly creeping their way up in the basement of Tara Stamps, who just recently started her role as Cook County supervisor. That storm moved quickly through the West Side of Chicago. But its impact will continue to linger. The city is looking for their input. People Sitting next

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

Research in the Red: Trump's Initial Directives Spell Uncertainty

Researchers and scientists were left in the dark when key research meetings were suddenly canceled. This happened after the Trump administration ordered a communication pause. The halt affected meetings that decide which studies get funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Most importantly

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Dec 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Oakland Airport Redevelopment Under Fire from Environmental Group

An environmental group called Communities for Better Environment has filed a lawsuit against the Port of Oakland. They say the Environmental Impact Report for the Oakland Airport's terminal redevelopment doesn't fully consider the harm it could cause to East Oakland communities. These communities ar

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

Why No Hate Crime Charge in Chicago Shooting?

In Chicago, a man named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, just 22 years old, has found himself in serious trouble. He's been charged with 14 felonies after allegedly shooting a Jewish man who was on his way to a local synagogue. The victim, 39, was shot multiple times and treated at a local hospital. The inci

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Oct 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Charleston Neighbors Seek Friendly Ways to Handle Coyotes

In the Wagener Terrace community of Charleston, South Carolina, residents are pushing for a new way to deal with coyotes. They want a plan that teaches people how to stay safe, keeps the coyotes away, and doesn't harm them. This comes after neighbors saw more coyotes around since August. Some even c

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