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Sep 12 2025FINANCE

What's Happening with WhiteHorse Finance?

WhiteHorse Finance, a company that deals with loans and investments, has been getting mixed reviews from experts. Most of them suggest that people should be cautious about investing in it. The average price target for the company's stock is around $10, but it's currently trading at a lower price. Th

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Sep 11 2025POLITICS

A Transgender Student's Fight for Fairness in South Carolina

In a recent move, the Supreme Court allowed a transgender ninth-grader in South Carolina to keep using the boys' bathroom at his school. This decision came after the court rejected a request from state officials to pause a lower court's ruling that had temporarily blocked a state policy restricting

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Sep 11 2025EDUCATION

U. S. Students Face Academic Challenges: A Closer Look at the Numbers

The latest scores from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), often called the Nation's Report Card, show a worrying trend for U. S. students. Eighth graders are struggling with science, while 12th graders are falling behind in math and reading. These results, the first since the pand

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Sep 10 2025SCIENCE

Denisovans: Ancient Allies in Our Fight Against Germs

Denisovans, long-gone relatives of modern humans, left a lasting mark on our DNA. Their genes are still present in people from East and Southeast Asia. But how did the places they lived shape our ability to fight off diseases? That's the question scientists set out to answer. They looked at three s

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Sep 09 2025EDUCATION

A Look at Declining Student Scores and What It Means

Recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveals a troubling trend: student scores in science, math, and reading have dropped significantly since 2019. This decline is evident across different grade levels, with eighth-graders' science scores falling by 4 points and 12

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Sep 09 2025POLITICS

Political Shake-Up in France: Prime Minister Steps Down After Vote

France is in the middle of a political storm. The Prime Minister, François Bayrou, lost a big vote in parliament. This means he has to quit his job. Now, President Emmanuel Macron has to find a new Prime Minister. This is the fifth time in less than two years that this has happened. People are talk

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Sep 08 2025SPORTS

Local Athletes Shine: More Than Just Game Stats

Basketball is heating up in the District, and local teams are making waves. The Catholic University of America Cardinals are leading the pack, with Sean Neylon's impressive scoring putting them in a strong position for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the George Mason Patriots are grabbing national attenti

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Sep 08 2025EDUCATION

The AI Revolution in Education: A Professor's Surprising Shift

A Stanford professor found himself at a crossroads when AI started to change how students learn and are tested. He teaches computer science, a field that's always evolving. But when AI tools like GPT-3 and GPT-4 became popular, he noticed a big shift. Students began to question their roles in a worl

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Sep 04 2025CRIME

Lisbon's Gloria Funicular: A Historic Ride with a Dark Day

Lisbon's Gloria funicular, a beloved city landmark, recently faced a tragic accident. At least 17 people lost their lives, and over 20 were hurt when one of its cars derailed and crashed. This event marks one of the worst transport accidents in the city's history. The Gloria funicular, or "Ascensor

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Sep 04 2025POLITICS

What's Really Going On With Trump's Health?

People have always been curious about President Trump's health. He's not exactly open about his medical stuff, and that makes folks wonder. Recently, there was a big buzz online that he might be seriously ill or even dead. Why? Well, he wasn't seen much over the Labor Day weekend, and he's got some

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