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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Can School Decisions Be Taken Out of the Hands of the Experts?

Concord residents are gearing up for a heated battle over school policy, with two ballot questions seeking to give voters a direct say in major decisions like school relocations and property transactions. But is this a good idea? Could giving the average voter a say in these complex issues lead to

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Marblehead Schools:Paycheck Problems and Teacher Tensions

Marblehead teachers are starting the new school year without a contract and facing a frustrating payroll error. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) claims recent paychecks are missing step increases, summer stipends, and other agreed-upon pay adjustments. Interim Superintendent John Robidou

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Hart's 'Fight Night': A Heist Worthy of Awards?

Get ready for a star-studded crime drama! 'Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist', a new Peacock miniseries starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Hart, Don Cheadle, Terrence Howard, and Taraji P. Henson, has already made a splash with a whopping 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the true story o

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Penguin's Bloody Ascent to Gotham City's Throne

Colin Farrell returns as Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, in the spin-off series set a week after The Batman. In Gotham City on the brink of chaos, Cobblepot must battle Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone (The Hangman) and Rhenzy Feliz's Victor Aguilar to claim his spot as kingpin. He will rise abo

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

San Marino's Giant Leap: Is a Soccer Upset More Than Just a Fluke?

San Marino's national soccer team has done the unthinkable: they've secured their first-ever competitive win after an astonishing 176-game winless streak. The 1-0 victory over Liechtenstein in the UEFA Nations League sent shockwaves through the football world, as San Marino, previously ranked 210th

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

MIP London: Can This New Market Really Shake Up the Content Scene?

A new player is entering the crowded field of TV content markets: MIP London. Scheduled for February 2024, this event aims to attract major players like Netflix, Disney, and Fox, promising a week of networking, screenings, and genre-specific summits. But with established players like the London TV S

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Beetlejuice: The Sammy Davis Jr. Twist You Never Knew!

Imagine a Beetlejuice with the charisma of Sammy Davis Jr. – a wild thought, right? Tim Burton did! In a 1999 interview, Burton revealed his original casting choice for the iconic ghost was none other than the legendary entertainer. Can you picture Davis Jr. bringing his unique blend of humor, musi

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Data-Driven Dragons: 8 Lions Takes on the Kids' Entertainment World

A new entertainment company, 8 Lions, is roaring into the world of kids' and teens' content. Founded by Moonbug veterans Jiella Esmat and Karine Ahton, 8 Lions promises to use a data-driven approach to develop and grow new intellectual properties (IPs). But does relying on data really capture the

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Rutgers Gymnastics: A Toxic Culture Exposed

The Rutgers gymnastics program has been rocked by bombshell allegations of mistreatment and abuse. Former gymnasts are speaking out about a culture that prioritized winning at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing the athletes' mental health and well-being. What if this is just the tip of the ice

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Sep 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Pollution's Tightrope Walk: Biden Reverses Trump, But Is It Enough?

The Biden administration is walking a tightrope on air pollution. They've partially revived stricter rules for some polluting facilities, but left others with the looser standards set by the Trump era. This move reignited the debate: are these updated regulations enough to protect our health and env

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