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Jan 26 2026EDUCATION

Schools, Tech, and Kids: Who's Watching the Data?

Schools are quickly adopting AI-powered tools to help teach students. These tools can gather personal info like voices, images, and handwriting. In early 2025, Worcester Public Schools tested a literacy app that recorded student voices to improve its AI model. Parents were not told about this test o

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

A Clash of Styles: Crockett and Talarico Face Off in Senate Primary Debate

Two Democrats are set to go head-to-head in a live debate this Saturday, giving voters a chance to compare their approaches ahead of the March election. Jasmine Crockett, a congresswoman from Dallas, and James Talarico, a state representative from Austin, are competing for the Democratic nomination

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Jan 21 2026SCIENCE

Space Pioneers Hang Up Their Suits

Two astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, have left NASA after their last mission. This mission was special. They tested Boeing's new Starliner spaceship. It was supposed to be a short trip. But things did not go as planned. The Starliner had problems. So, Williams and Wilmore stayed on the

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Jan 18 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Code Creators Get a Break: New Bill Says They Aren't Money Movers

Two senators have put forward a new bill that could change how crypto software developers are seen by the law. The bill, called the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act of 2026, says that people who write and share blockchain software shouldn't be treated like money transmitters if they don't control

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Jan 13 2026POLITICS

Canadian MPs Cut Taiwan Visit Short Ahead of Prime Minister's China Trip

Two Canadian lawmakers, Helena Jaczek and Marie-France Lalonde, have decided to wrap up their Taiwan visit earlier than planned. This move comes just before Prime Minister Mark Carney's scheduled trip to China. The pair, both part of Carney's Liberal Party, mentioned that their decision was influen

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Jan 13 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Chromebooks Aim to Boost Learning in Schools

Schools are getting a tech upgrade with new Chromebooks designed to make learning easier and safer. These devices are built to handle the daily wear and tear of student life. They come with features like AI-powered learning tools, strong security, and easy-to-repair parts. The latest models include

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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

How States Stack Up in School Funding

School funding is not a one-size-fits-all issue. Each state has its own set of challenges and resources. A recent study by the Education Law Center (ELC) looked at how states fund education using three different measures. The study, "Making The Grade 2025, " used data from 2023 to give a more detail

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Jan 08 2026WEATHER

Heavy Rain and Storms: What's Happening Across the Country

Two big storms are moving across the country. They are bringing heavy rain and strong winds to many states. This is not good news for people living east of the Mississippi River. The first storm is already causing problems. It started in the Four Corners area and is moving east. It is bringing rain

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Jan 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Era for Mainstay Entertainment

Two key figures at Mainstay Entertainment have stepped up to the plate. Derek Van Pelt and Ray Moheet are now co-CEOs. They've been with the company since the start. Now, they'll be calling the shots day to day. Van Pelt has made a name for himself in TV. He's worked on shows like The Turning Point

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Jan 06 2026BUSINESS

From Local TV to Big Leagues: How Two Friends Built a Sports Media Empire

Two friends, Andrew Carter and Ben Walnick, swapped their steady TV jobs for a risky business venture. They pooled $6, 000 each to start Let It Fly Media, a sports content company. Their goal? To blend the speed of newsrooms with the creativity of agencies. They began by cold-calling companies and

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