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Oct 20 2025EDUCATION

Boosting Arkansas' Future: Community Colleges Get Big Bucks for Transport Training

Arkansas is stepping up its game in transport training. Three community colleges in the state just got a big chunk of cash from the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The total? Over $450, 000. This money is not just for show. It's meant to help these schools teach students about transport and l

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Oct 19 2025EDUCATION

Dream Big: Staten Island Women Get a Boost for Education

Staten Island women who are the main breadwinners in their families have a chance to get some extra cash for school or job training. The Soroptimist International of Staten Island is handing out grants to help these women reach their goals. The deadline to apply is November 15. The application can

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Aug 14 2025EDUCATION

Saving Science: How States Can Step Up When Federal Funds Fall Short

The U. S. has long relied on federal funding to fuel university research, a partnership that has driven innovation and economic growth. However, recent cuts and uncertainties under the current administration have left universities scrambling. The abrupt loss of federal grants can halt research, forc

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Jul 18 2025SCIENCE

Uncovering the Hidden Stories of 19th Century Migrants in South Australia

Researchers have been digging into the lives of 19th-century migrants to South Australia. They used a special way of looking at things called a Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) framework. This helps them see how different factors connect and affect each other. It's like putting together a puzzle with

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Jul 03 2025POLITICS

Funding Freeze: Who's Really Affected?

The Trump administration has decided to hold back over $6 billion in education grants. These funds were meant for programs helping kids from low-income families and immigrants. The administration claims some of this money was used for things they don't agree with. They say it was used to support imm

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Jul 02 2025EDUCATION

Florida Schools in Limbo: Federal Education Funds on Hold

The U. S. Department of Education recently put a hold on $396 million meant for Florida's schools, causing a stir among educators. This money was supposed to support various programs, like helping students learning English and after-school activities. Schools in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco cou

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Jun 28 2025EDUCATION

Full-Time School or No Pell Grants? The Dilemma for Community College Students

A proposed bill, nicknamed the "Big Beautiful Bill, " is causing quite a stir among community college students. The main issue? It wants to make Pell Grants, a crucial financial aid program, harder to get. Specifically, it would require students to take more classes to qualify. Pell Grants are a bi

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Jun 26 2025POLITICS

California's Money Mess: Who Wins, Who Loses?

California is stuck in a money fight. The state just approved a huge $325 billion budget, but the arguments are far from over. Lawmakers have until Friday to finalize things before the new budget kicks in on July 1. Proposition 36 is one of the big fights. Voters approved it last year. It's about b

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Jun 20 2025POLITICS

Stadium Showdown: Dodgers vs. ICE

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a bold move recently. They stopped Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from entering their stadium. This happened just as many people were protesting outside the stadium. The team said that the agents asked to use the parking lots, but the Dodgers said no.

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Jun 18 2025CRIME

Queens Crime Wave: The 18th Street Gang's Reign of Terror

The 18th Street Gang, a ruthless group of illegal immigrants, has been causing chaos in Queens, New York. This gang, known for its brutal tactics, has been operating in the "Market of Sweethearts, " a notorious area along Roosevelt Avenue. The gang's activities include extorting brothels, assaulting

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