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Feb 06 2025POLITICS

Education Fights Back: Thousands Stand Up for the Department

The Department of Education has become a hotbed of controversy. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE which is currently working to shrink the federal workforce and slash government spending, many people don't want the Department of Education to disappear. The Department of Educa

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Feb 06 2025EDUCATION

Tennessee's New School Voucher Program: A Game Changer or a Step Backwards?

In a move that will change the education landscape, Tennessee's lawmakers have expanded the use of vouchers. This expansion happens because Tennessee's Governor Bill Lee has pushed for a larger school voucher program. He has the same views that many Republicans have. This group has shown

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Are We Going To Have a Government Shutdown? Why Everyone’s Talking About It Now

Peoples money is on the line and it is urgent right now to find a deal on funding the right way and avoid a government shutdown. It's not looking good though. The lack of political understanding and the disagreements over how much money for what area will restart the fight in March at a whole n

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Keeping the Tab on Education

Let's dive into some big spending by the Department of Education. They've been handing out hundreds of millions in grants to boost diversity, equity, and inclusion in public school classrooms. This grant money goes to support racial minorities. It's a push to make sure schools are fair and

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Fixing Old Schools: South Carolina's Big Plan

South Carolina's rural schools are facing a big problem. Many of these schools were built a long time ago, and they need some serious repairs. To fix this, the state's Superintendent of Education came up with an idea. She wants to create an "Education Infrastructure Bank" with $100 million. This ban

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Texas Senate:Decision Time for School Choice

The Texas Senate could really shake things up when they vote on a bill with a $1 billion dollar plan to finance private education. This bill, known as a voucher scheme, is taking the lawmakers by storm. The precise details makes it seem like the state will create an education savings fund for new

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

The Aid Delay: How It's A Setback for Balochistan

In countries relying on USAID for water projects, a freeze on funds has led to job losses essential water supplies disappearing threatening lives. A freeze arranged by the administration has led to sudden disruptions in the auspices of water security projects. This alleged suspension in the process

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Feb 05 2025FINANCE

A Look at Citadel's Strategy in a Wobbly January Market

Ken Griffin's Citadel isn't messing around, not even in a tricky market. In January, the hedge fund’s main strategy fund made a 1. 4%. looks pretty good when you're dealing with all five of its strategies - commodities, equities, fixed income, credit, and quantitative. 56-year-old Citadel'

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Light and Pupils: What Happens to a Dog's Eye with Heartworm Pills?

Have you ever thought about how taking heartworm pills might affect a dog's eyes? Scientists decided to investigate the impact of a certain type of heartworm prevention, known as oral macrocyclic lactones, on the eyes and the pupil response to light in dogs. In a nutshell, they tried to see

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Feb 05 2025CELEBRITIES

Beyoncé's Grammys 'Oops': Wardrobe Mishaps

Famous singer Beyoncé made headlines during the Grammy Awards for a brief wardrobe snafu. Wardrobe malfunctions are no surprise on the red carpet, but the mishap highlighted something bigger. We all know you don't judge the Grammys strictly for the music. Beyoncé's stunning gown is what peopl

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