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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Shiny New Schools: A Celebration or a Band-Aid?

New York City is rolling out the red carpet for over 11,000 students heading into 24 brand-new public school buildings this fall. This marks the biggest school construction boom in 20 years, eliminating the need for most of those temporary, often cramped, trailer classrooms. But are these gleami

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Is This the Key to SMB Shipping Efficiency? Portex Takes on the Freight Management Challenge

Portex, a new freight management platform, has snagged $6.25 million in seed funding to help small and midsize businesses (SMBs) navigate the complex world of shipping. Founded by Brittany Ennix, a former Flexport associate, Portex aims to simplify the process by integrating with existing workflows

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Abortion Access Showdown: New Mexico's Clinic Sparks National Debate

A brand-new state-funded reproductive health clinic is taking shape in southern New Mexico, promising to be a beacon of hope for those seeking abortion services in a rapidly changing landscape. But this isn't just about New Mexico. The clinic is being built with $10 million in state funds, a clear

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

Billionaire Tax Blues: Is the IRS Finally Catching Up?

The IRS is celebrating a major win: collecting $1.3 billion from high-wealth tax dodgers since last fall. But is this just a drop in the bucket? Consider this: in 2019, the top one percent owed more than one-fifth of all unpaid taxes. That means ordinary Americans were picking up the slack. The

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Serve Robotics: $20M Private Offering Raises Eyebrows and Questions

What's the deal with Serve Robotics' latest cash infusion? The autonomous sidewalk delivery company just announced a private offering expected to bring in around $20 million. But dig deeper, and you'll find some interesting details that warrant further scrutiny. Key points:- Single institutional i

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Power Play: Behind the Scenes of a Questionable Energy Loan

The Public Utility Commission has found itself in hot water after approving an application for a low-interest loan from Aegle Power, only to discover that it contained false information and was filed by a woman with a criminal past. This revelation raises serious questions about the commission's ve

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Aug 27 2024HEALTH

Healthcare System in Turmoil: Emergency Departments at Breaking Point

The healthcare system in the United States is currently facing a myriad of challenges that have led to increased wait times, overcrowding, and strained resources in emergency departments across the nation. Patients are arriving at hospitals sicker and in need of longer stays, while community care op

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Aug 27 2024HEALTH

Neglect and Global Incompetence Fuel Africa's Mpox Outbreaks: Experts

In a recent virtual news conference, African scientists shed light on the escalating mpox outbreaks across Africa, attributing them to decades of neglect and the world's inability to contain sporadic epidemics in resource-limited regions. Dr. Dimie Ogoina, chair of WHO's mpox emergency committee, po

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Athlete Struggles: The 'Broken' Olympics Financing System and the Rise of OnlyFans

In a shocking revelation, Olympic athletes are turning to adult subscription platform OnlyFans to make ends meet and fund their dreams of Olympic gold. With the Olympics generating billions of dollars in revenue, it's alarming that most athletes are left to fend for themselves financially. The Inte

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

Biden and Harris Rake in Record-Breaking Donations, Outpacing Trump in July

In a surprising turn of events, the Democratic party has experienced a surge in fundraising following President Biden's exit from the White House race on July 21 and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. According to the ActBlue platform, the Biden campaign and associated committees aver

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