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Jan 17 2025CRIME

Trucker's Guilty Plea in Deadly Smuggling Case

In a recent turn of events, a 48-year-old man named Homero Zamorano Jr. has taken responsibility for driving the truck involved in a tragic smuggling incident in San Antonio. This case, which occurred in 2022, resulted in the deaths of 53 people. Zamorano is the third person to plead guilty in this

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Jan 17 2025EDUCATION

Brookline Boosts Early Education with Big Grant

In Brookline, MA, the town has just handed out a significant chunk of money—$450, 000 to be exact—to support a local education initiative. The Martin Trust Partnership In Education is the lucky recipient, and they've got big plans for the cash. Over the next four years, they aim to set up something

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Jan 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Boiler Room Joins Superstruct Entertainment

Superstruct Entertainment has recently taken over the live online music platform, Boiler Room, from Dice. Boiler Room will continue to use Dice for its ticketing services. While the financial terms of the deal are under wraps, it's clear that Superstruct sees potential in Boiler Room's unique approa

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Understanding Experts' Views on TB Screening for Migrants

Tuberculosis, a serious lung infection, remains a global health concern. Experts from various countries have weighed in on how migrants should be screened for this disease. Their perspectives are crucial in shaping national policies. One key point of debate is the frequency of screening. Some exper

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Jan 16 2025HEALTH

Immigrants in Brazil: How Family Life Stress and Resilience Connect

Ever wondered how moving to a new country affects family life? In Brazil, researchers are looking into how the stress and resilience of immigrants, along with their backgrounds, influence their family functioning. By diving into these aspects, they hope to understand what makes some families thrive

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Young Latin American Migrants in the US: Their Thoughts and Actions on Immigration

Imagine you're a young adult from Latin America, living in the US. You face a tough political scene where migrants of color aren't treated fairly. The government's immigration rules and talk can make you feel unsafe and powerless. A study in Virginia looked into how these young adults think about a

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

How Undocumented Workers Fund Social Security

You won't believe who's helping to keep Social Security running: undocumented immigrants. In 2022 alone, they contributed a whopping $25. 7 billion in taxes to the program, according to a study by a tax research group. The kicker? They can't collect benefits without legal status, so their money supp

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Jan 11 2025EDUCATION

STEM Boost: Dorchester District 2 Gets $25k Grant for Innovation

Dorchester School District 2 is revamping its STEM programs with a fresh boost from Google. The tech giant has awarded the district a $25, 000 grant, which Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins plans to use to spark creativity in classrooms. Unlike usual funds, which are often restricted, this grant offe

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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Leader faces a $25M Reward for Information

The United States has set a $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's president, after a controversial re-election. The Biden administration, which doesn't recognize Maduro's presidency, believes his rival, Edmundo González, won the vote. However, no evi

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Senate Democrats and Republicans Team Up on Immigration Bill

In a surprising turn of events, many Senate Democrats joined Republicans on Thursday to move forward with a bill that would require authorities to detain undocumented immigrants accused of specific crimes. This comes as a shift in strategy for Democrats, who are trying to pick their battles wisely a

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