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Nov 22 2025EDUCATION

Science Students' Balloon Adventure Takes an Unexpected Turn

In a Michigan high school, students are getting a hands-on lesson in science that's more exciting than any textbook. Their latest project? Sending a weather balloon up to the stratosphere. But this isn't your average science class. The teacher, Joe Graber, is known for making learning fun and engagi

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Education Shake-Up: What's Really Going On?

The Education Department is undergoing a major restructuring, and it's all happening behind closed doors. Senior officials are being asked to keep quiet about the changes through non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). This is not typical for a department that doesn't deal with national security. The plan

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Nov 22 2025CRIME

Mafia's New Target: College Students and the Dark Side of Sports Betting

The mafia is back in the news, and this time, they're targeting a new group: college students. In New Jersey, authorities have charged 14 people, including a suspected member of the Lucchese crime family and student-athletes, for running an illegal sports betting ring. This ring allegedly targeted y

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Michigan's Final Hurdle Before Ohio State Showdown

Michigan's football team is on a roll. They have won four games in a row. But they have not been dominating. Except for one game against Washington, they have struggled to win. Their next challenge is Maryland. Maryland has not been doing so well. They have lost six games in a row. But they started

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Nov 22 2025BUSINESS

Helping Hands: Food Bank Steps Up for Military Families During Shutdown

In Colorado, the government shutdown hit military families and civilian workers hard. Many people had to make tough choices. They had to decide between paying bills or buying food. This is because they did not get paid on time. Also, SNAP benefits were frozen. This made things even harder for those

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Nov 22 2025HEALTH

Letters of Thanks: A Simple Idea to Encourage More Organ Donors in South Korea

In South Korea, there's a big need for more organ donors. People are looking for new ways to encourage donations. One idea is to share letters of thanks from those who received organs. These letters could show the impact of donation on people's lives. Researchers looked at 98 letters from organ rec

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

U. S. Takes Aim at Venezuelan Cartel, Raises Stakes

The U. S. has taken a bold step by labeling a group linked to Venezuela's president as a terrorist organization. This move opens up new possibilities for the Pentagon, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The group in question, Cartel de los Soles, is accused of working with another gang, Tr

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

JPMorgan Chase and Epstein: A Call for Accountability

A prominent senator has raised serious concerns about JPMorgan Chase's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's financial activities. The senator's report suggests that the bank may have deliberately underreported over $1 billion in suspicious transactions linked to Epstein, a convicted sex offender. This over

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Nov 20 2025HEALTH

Big Ten Blood Battle: Michigan vs. Ohio State

The University of Michigan Health is gearing up for a major blood drive at the iconic Michigan Stadium on Sunday, November 23. This event, called "Be a Hero at the Big House, " is part of the 43rd annual Blood Battle with Ohio State University. The rivalry isn't on the football field this time but i

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Nov 20 2025WEATHER

Michigan's Weather Rollercoaster: Rain, Wind, and a Chilly Thanksgiving Ahead

Michigan's weather is playing a game of ups and downs. Right now, it's a mix of light rain and dry spells. The Upper Peninsula is getting the brunt of it, while the Lower Peninsula stays mostly dry. Temperatures are hanging out in the 40s and even reaching the 50s for some. But hold on to your hats,

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