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Oct 04 2024CRIME

Brooklyn Protest: What Happened and Why It Matters

In September, a subway shooting in Brooklyn sparked protests. One protester, Terrell Harper, tried to break into a police officer's home. This isn't the first time something like this has happened. But why does it keep happening? Some people think it's because it's too easy to find out personal info

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Understanding the Unspoken Rules: A Look into Massachusetts' Governance

The recent controversy surrounding the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has highlighted a critical issue in governance - transparency. The state's attorney general office found that the board's chairperson, Craven, failed to provide sufficient notice of a panel discussion on

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Mauritius Gains Control, but Chagossians Still Wait for Their Say

In a big shift, Britain has decided to give up its control over the Chagos Islands. Now, Mauritius will be in charge of these islands. This deal is important because it keeps the Diego Garcia military base running for many years. But some people who were forced to leave these islands long ago feel l

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Oct 02 2024POLITICS

California Takes Action on Gas Prices: A New Approach

Lawmakers in California are trying to tackle the long-standing issue of sudden gas price hikes. They've proposed a new law that would require fuel refineries to keep a certain amount of gasoline in reserve. This is meant to make sure there’s enough supply, especially during summer when prices often

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Oct 02 2024EDUCATION

Heatwave Tragedy: A Mother's Fight for Change

In the scorching summer of California, something terrible happened. A 12-year-old boy named Yahushua Robinson died during a PE class at Canyon Lake Middle School. His mom, Janee, was also a teacher there and decided to keep her students indoors because it was so hot outside. Unfortunately, Yahushua'

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Sep 29 2024EDUCATION

School Funding Formula Under Fire

California's public education system is facing a major crisis due to the state's failure to comply with its education budget formula, Proposition 98. The formula, approved by voters in 1988, guarantees minimum funding amounts for California public schools and community colleges. However, Governor Ga

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Sep 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Freeing a Sea Lion from the Grip of Entanglement

Imagine a majestic sea lion, swimming through the waters of Northern Vancouver Island, its sleek body gliding effortlessly through the waves. But for one particular sea lion, its freedom was being suffocated by a life-threatening entanglement. A large packing strap had wrapped tightly around its nec

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Sep 23 2024CRIME

A Dark Secret Exposed: The Shocking Truth Behind Malaysia's Islamic Business Group

In a dramatic turn of events, Malaysian authorities have uncovered a web of deceit and abuse within a prominent Islamic business group, leading to the rescue of 187 children and young people. The group, Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB), has been accused of subjecting its wards to unimagina

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

Cracks in the Pipeline: How Oil Theft is Flooding the Black Market

The oil fields of West Texas are struggling to contain a growing threat: organized crime rings stealing millions of dollars' worth of oil and gasoline. This is no petty theft – the culprits are sophisticated criminals with ties to illegal immigration, and their actions are putting not just local eco

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Sep 20 2024POLITICS

A Fresh Fight for Fairness in Taxation

The debate over the state and local tax (SALT) deduction has been ongoing for years, with lawmakers and taxpayers alike arguing over its merits. Now, with the cap on SALT set to expire in 2025, the fight is heating up once again. But this time, it's not just about the tax deduction itself – it's abo

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