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Mar 13 2025POLITICS

The Power Struggle Behind Education Politics

Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, has been vocal about her opposition to the Trump administration's plan to shut down the federal Department of Education. She claims that this move would harm children's education. However, many people believe that her concerns are

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Major Education Cuts: What's Next for Students?

The US Department of Education recently cut its workforce by nearly half. This move, which affected 1, 315 employees, has sparked concern about the future of educational funding. The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) relies heavily on federal funds. The district receives over $750 million

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Mar 13 2025SPORTS

Unlocking the Best Wingbacks for EA Sports FC 25's Festive Evolution

EA Sports FC 25 has a new feature called the 'Festive Wingback' Evolution, which allows players to upgrade their right-backs. This upgrade costs 70, 000 Coins or 450 EAFC Points and must be started by March 24th. The upgrade is designed to enhance lower-rated players through a series of challenges,

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Mar 13 2025SCIENCE

The Tiny Bosses: How MicroRNAs Control Insect Growth

Insects go through some serious changes as they grow. This isn't just about getting bigger; it's a whole transformation process. MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are tiny molecules that play a huge role in this process. They work with hormones like 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) and juvenile hormone (JH) to make sur

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Unmasking Hidden Truths: Studying Taboo Topics

First, let's talk about the challenges of studying sensitive issues like female genital cutting in Sudan and sex-selective abortion in Armenia. Researchers had to come up with new ways to gather information because these topics are so delicate. They didn't have any proven methods to rely on, so they

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Newtown's Big Spend: Millions for School Fixes

Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night. They gathered to greenlight a bunch of big-ticket items for the town's schools and infrastructure. The total cost? A whopping $15 million. The meeting kicked off at 7:33 p. m. in the Council Chambers. Everyone was there except for Janette Lamoure

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Mar 13 2025HEALTH

Young swimmer dives into cancer fundraising

A young boy from Okanagan is making a splash in the world of fundraising. Jack McNeil, a 10-year-old from Salmon Arm, has been on a mission to raise $10, 000 for cancer research. He has already completed a 2. 5km swim and a run from Salmon Arm to Enderby. This journey started with a simple goal of r

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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Schools in Turmoil: Big Changes at the Department of Education

The U. S. Department of Education is in for a big shakeup. Over 1, 300 jobs are being cut, and about 600 more employees have already left voluntarily. This means nearly half the department's workforce is gone. These employees were crucial. They made sure federal money went to schools in need and stu

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Mar 13 2025FINANCE

Bowman's Big Move: Shaking Up the Fed

Michelle Bowman, a well-known figure in the banking world, has been chosen for a big role at the Federal Reserve. She's now the vice-chair for supervision, a position that's crucial for overseeing banks and financial institutions. This move by Donald Trump is seen as a shift towards lighter regulati

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Mar 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Retired Firefighter's Gold Rush

The day was like any other for Mark Sell, a retired firefighter from Norfolk, England. He was out in a field with a friend, metal detector in hand, hoping to find something interesting. Little did he know, his day would take an extraordinary turn. The metal detector beeped faintly, signalin

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