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Apr 22 2026RELIGION

Display of the Ten Commandments in U. S. Schools Sparks Debate

The idea that a religious text should be shown in public classrooms has become a hot topic across many U. S. states, especially those led by Republican officials. In 2024 Louisiana was the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms where U. S. history is taught, and oth

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

UK Pledges Huge Sum to Cut Channel Boat Crossings

Britain has agreed to pay France up to 660 million pounds over three years to tighten security along the English Channel. The money will fund extra police, intelligence and military staff on French beaches and add new maritime patrols. If the measures fail to reduce crossings, the grant will end aft

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Apr 22 2026BUSINESS

Young Bostonians on the Move: What It Means for the Region

The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce has released a new study that shows many young adults are planning to leave the area. The survey, which asked 600 residents between ages 20 and 30 across five counties, found that about a quarter of respondents expect to move away in the next five years. This f

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Apr 22 2026SPORTS

Vote for Your Local High School Spring Sports Stars

High school sports fans in the MLive regions have a new chance to celebrate their favorite seniors. The annual Spring Sports Stars contest has returned, inviting people from each area to choose the athletes they think shine brightest. This week’s focus is on senior players across all regions, and vo

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Green Card Holders and the Parole Question

The Supreme Court will take up a case that asks whether an immigration officer can put a permanent resident on parole after the person leaves and comes back to the United States. Parole is a temporary allowance that lets someone enter or stay in the country even though they are not formally admit

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

France’s Far‑Right Pushes for New Border Rules, Blames Spain

The National Rally in France has promised to bring back strict border checks if it wins the next election. Its leader said that Spain’s plan to regularise many undocumented migrants could open a path for more people to enter Europe. The speech happened in Porto, Portugal, at an event hosted by the E

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

Lesley University’s New Chapter: A President’s Farewell and Future Plans

Janet Steinmayer, who has led Lesley for seven years, announced she will leave her role in June. She said the decision came after weighing personal goals and the demanding nature of her job, noting that Lesley remains a special institution. During her time at the helm, the university completed a $10

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Apr 22 2026FINANCE

Smart Money Watching BlackSky as Stock Nears Yearly Peak

BlackSky’s shares are closing in on their highest point in a year, sitting just below $40. 62. That’s interesting because most stocks tend to pull back when the market is shaky. But here, the price is holding strong near the top instead of falling. This often means big investors are quietly buying u

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

When Federal Rules Clash With State Healthcare Choices

A federal judge recently tossed out a health department rule that tried to cut off federal funds for any clinic offering gender-affirming care to minors. The judge called the December 18 order reckless, saying it ignored legal limits and harmed kids by blocking treatments their doctors had recommend

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

What colleges really need to focus on

Colleges today spend a lot of time talking about fairness and social change. For years, many schools pushed programs to hire more diverse teachers and admit more students from different backgrounds. Some even created entire departments focused on social issues. A recent study at one well-known unive

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