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May 01 2026POLITICS

Parking problems and political heat at Mercyhurst

Mercyhurst University moved up to Division I sports but still struggles to fill the stands. One big reason? Parking. The rink sits in the middle of campus with just one tiny lot that holds about 50 cars. When big games happen, that lot gets taken over for tailgating. The next option is a lot near th

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May 01 2026POLITICS

When Federal Crackdowns Hit the Streets: Who Should Hold Agents Accountable?

Last year, Chicago saw a sharp rise in federal immigration raids under a program called Operation Midway Blitz. The surge led to thousands of arrests and clashes between agents and locals. But this wasn’t just about immigration—it was about how agents did their jobs. A state commission, set up by Il

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Why Racial District Lines Are Actually Hurting Black Voters More Than Helping

For years, Louisiana’s voting districts have been drawn in a way that groups Black voters together to create a majority-Black district. This isn’t about fairness—it’s about giving one political party an edge. When the Supreme Court blocked this map last week, Democrats and civil rights groups cried

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Cisco’s China Deal Faces Supreme Court Review

A lawsuit claims that Cisco Systems helped the Chinese government target Falun Gong followers. The case hinges on two U. S. statutes: the 18th‑century Alien Tort Statute and the 1991 Torture Victim Protection Act. Cisco argues it cannot be held responsible for actions taken abroad. The Supreme Cour

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Debt Dystopia: What Happens When the U. S. Owes Too Much

The United States has crossed a scary new debt milestone, pushing the national balance to $39 trillion for the first time. A political group that has long tried to unite lawmakers released a fictional story called “Nightmare on Main Street. ” It imagines what might happen in 2029 if Treasury bond au

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Germany explores loosening budget limits amid Middle East tensions

The German government is quietly considering whether to relax strict borrowing rules if the situation in the Middle East disrupts trade flows. These rules, known as the "debt brake, " cap how much new debt the country can take on. While top leaders from the conservative party have firmly opposed any

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Apr 27 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Tech Meets Old Wisdom at This Unique Art School

In a quiet corner of New Mexico, an art school is quietly breaking the mold of how technology and culture can mix. The Institute of American Indian Arts now runs a computer science program where students don’t just learn coding—they explore how machines can listen to fungi, dance with plants, and ev

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Apr 27 2026HEALTH

Better ways to predict hospital readmissions using smartwatch data

Hospitals often guess which patients might end up back in care after leaving. They look at basic info like age or recent illnesses, but this way misses what really happens when people recover at home. A patient might seem fine on paper but struggle silently in daily life. This is where wearable gadg

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Apr 26 2026CRIME

Substitute Teacher Arrest Highlights Ongoing School Safety Concerns

In a small Texas town, authorities detained a 27‑year‑old substitute teacher on charges of an improper relationship with a student. The arrest, made by the Llano County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division, classifies the offense as a second‑degree felony. The teacher worked for the Llano Indep

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

How Trump’s March investments show a taste for both safety and risk

In March, the former president spent over fifty-one million dollars on bonds, a move revealed through routine financial disclosures. These forms, made public as required by ethics rules, list 175 separate deals but don’t spell out exact prices for each one. Instead, they group transactions into broa

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