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Nov 25 2024EDUCATION

Why Aren't All Kids Getting the Special Education They Need?

Did you know that some kids aren't getting the special education they really need? As someone who used to work in a middle school, I saw this firsthand. Some parents knew the law and could argue for better services, while others couldn't. This isn't fair, is it? A recent article talked about fights

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Nov 24 2024BUSINESS

The Story Behind Nothing: A New Smartphone Venture

Meet Carl Pei, a 34-year-old entrepreneur who co-founded OnePlus. After leaving the company, he embarked on a new journey with Nothing—a smartphone venture. Why smartphones? Because, as Pei explains, they're the biggest consumer product in the world, with a billion sold each year. He believes that i

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Promise to Ax Education Department: A Smokescreen or Serious Plan?

Former President Donald Trump once pledged to shut down the Department of Education, but experts say it's unlikely to happen. Arne Duncan, who served as Education Secretary under President Barack Obama, recently discussed this on MSNBC. He pointed out that ending the department would need 60 Senate

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Nov 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Climate Cash Divides: Rich and Poor Nations at Odds

At the UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, a new draft deal proposed $250 billion annually for poorer nations to fight climate change. This amount, twice the previous goal, is seen as too low by developing countries who are hit hardest by extreme weather. The rich nations, however, argue it's the

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Nov 23 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court to Decide on Congress' Power Delegation

The Supreme Court has taken on a significant case that questions Congress' ability to give power to federal agencies. This case involves the Universal Service Fund, which provides cheap phone and internet services to rural schools and low-income families. The fund is managed by the Federal Communica

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Nov 23 2024EDUCATION

Texas Schools to Teach Bible Basics: What’s the Buzz?

Imagine this: kindergarteners in Texas learning stories from the Bible along with math and reading. That’s what the Texas State Board of Education recently agreed to. The vote was tight – 8 to 7. Starting from the '25-'26 school year, public grade schools can choose to teach Bible-based lessons, lik

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Nov 23 2024EDUCATION

Texas's Bible Lessons in Schools: History or Religion?

Have you ever wondered what it's like to learn about the Bible in school? Well, students in Texas from kindergarten to fifth grade might soon find out. The state recently approved Bible lessons in classrooms, sparking a potential legal storm. The Texas State Board of Education voted 8-7 in favor of

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Nov 22 2024FINANCE

JPMorgan's Ties with Iranian Tycoon's Hedge Fund: A Cautionary Tale

Imagine this: the US Treasury is checking out JPMorgan Chase, one of the biggest banks in the US. Why? Because they're interested in the bank's relationship with a hedge fund called Ocean Leonid Investments Ltd. This hedge fund has some connections to a big shot in the Iranian oil business, Hossein

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Nov 21 2024EDUCATION

The Importance of Arts in School: Why They Matter More Than Ever

Arts education in public schools is facing significant challenges, with potential cuts in funding and a shift in focus towards subjects like math, literacy, and science. But why should we care about arts education? The arts aren't just "nice-to-haves" but are essential for human expression, connecti

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

What Would Happen if the Education Department Was Dismantled?

Imagine there’s no Education Department. Picture where all the money and rules would go. President Trump wants to shut it down, saying it’s filled with “radicals, zealots, and Marxists. ” He picked Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, to lead it. But closing the department isn’t easy. Congre

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