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Oct 12 2025EDUCATION

Special Education in Crisis: What's Happening to Our Most Vulnerable Students?

A big problem is unfolding in the world of special education. Many people who work in this field have lost their jobs. This is a huge deal because these folks help kids with disabilities get the education they need. Without them, who's going to make sure these students are taken care of? The Depart

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Oct 03 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Subway Projects Hit by Federal Funding Freeze

The federal government has decided to pause $2. 1 billion in funding for Chicago's subway projects. This move is part of a larger political strategy, targeting cities led by Democrats during the ongoing government shutdown. The projects in question are the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple

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Sep 17 2025SPORTS

Virginia Tech's Big Plans for Sports

Virginia Tech is making some big changes to its sports programs. The university wants to spend more money and set up a new system. This could make the school's sports teams more competitive. The plan is to have a new leader for the football team. This person would be like a general manager in pro s

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Sep 08 2025POLITICS

Uncovering the Truth: Why Some Want Epstein Files Kept Secret

The Epstein case has brought up some big questions about power and justice. Two politicians, one from each side, are pushing hard to make all the files public. They say it's not about politics. It's about doing what's right. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican, thinks hiding the truth would be a mista

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Aug 23 2025HEALTH

West Nile Virus: What's Happening in NYC?

New York City has seen its first human cases of West Nile virus in 2025. Two people from Queens have been affected, and the virus has also been found in blood donations from Brooklyn and Staten Island. However, these donors did not meet the criteria for a confirmed case. The virus is spread by mosq

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Aug 10 2025POLITICS

Justice Department Looks Into Claims of a Plot Against Trump

The Justice Department is now looking into serious claims. They want to know if top security officials tried to connect Trump to Russia's election meddling. This was supposed to have happened in late 2016 and early 2017. The goal? To make people doubt Trump's presidency. Attorney General Pam Bondi

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Jul 25 2025POLITICS

Unraveling the 2016 Election: A New Investigation Takes Shape

In a surprising turn of events, the US Justice Department has set up a special team to look into some serious claims about the Obama administration's actions during the 2016 election. This investigation is focused on whether Obama and his team used false information to suggest that Russia meddled in

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Standing Up to Power: A Prosecutor's Bold Message

Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, made waves after her sudden firing. She didn't go quietly. Instead, she sent a strong message to her colleagues. She urged them to stay strong and not let fear control their decisions. She reminded them of their duty to fight against power

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Jul 17 2025CRIME

A Single Day Behind Bars: The Light Sentence Proposed for a Former Officer

The Justice Department has made a surprising request for a former police officer, Brett Hankison, who was found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights. They are asking for him to serve just one day in jail. This seems quite lenient, given the seriousness of the case. Hankison was part of

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Shake-Up at Health Department: Top Aides Let Go

Big changes are happening at the Department of Health and Human Services. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the head of the department, has said goodbye to two key team members. Heather Flick Melanson, his right-hand person, and Hannah Anderson, who handled policy, are no longer with the team. No one is sayin

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