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Oct 11 2024EDUCATION

Learning California's Native History: A Necessary Change

Imagine learning that your ancestors faced brutal attacks and forced labor, yet their stories are barely mentioned in history books. For Native American students in California, this will soon change. A new law makes it mandatory for schools to teach about the hardships and resilience of Native Calif

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Why the EU's Money Move Against Russia Might Not Work

Last month, the European Union (EU) did something unusual. They took money from Russian President Vladimir Putin's frozen assets and used it to help Ukraine. This move was likely sped up by the upcoming change in the U.S. presidency and the influence of Hungary's Viktor Orban. The idea is to lend Uk

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Don't Fall for Trump's Tricks | Learn from Others’ Mistakes

Imagine you truly believe making Donald Trump president is the best way to save America. You might be tempted to do anything to make that happen, even if it means breaking the law. But here's a wake-up call: you're not Donald Trump. Take Tina Peters, for example. She was a county clerk in Color

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Oct 10 2024CRIME

Community Trust and Crime: A Chat with Louisiana State Police Superintendent

Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Robert Hodges recently dropped by the Baton Rouge Rotary Club to talk about crime and how to build trust with the community. He started by reminding everyone about the state police motto: "courtesy, loyalty, and service." This motto guides the state police

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Oct 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Stars Want to Be Dead on Law & Order: SVU

It’s hard to believe that Law & Order: SVU is still going strong in Season 26. The show has seen its fair share of guest stars over the years. One of the show’s stars, Mariska Hargitay, recently revealed something surprising about these guest star requests. It turns out that many celebrities have a

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Why the Cleveland Browns Might Say Goodbye to Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns are having a tough season, and quarterback Deshaun Watson isn't helping. With a massive $230 million contract, expectations were high, but Watson's performance hasn’t met those standards. The Browns are last in offense, and Watson’s been sacked 26 times in the last 5 games, with

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Google's Future: Splitting Up and Sharing Data?

Google might have to part ways with some of its big names like Chrome and Android, sharing user search data with competitors. This comes after the US Justice Department suggested these changes in a recent court filing. The DOJ wants to stop Google from favoring its own products, like Chrome, Play, a

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

TikTok's Pain Points: States Target App's Effects on Kids

Fourteen states have joined forces to sue TikTok, claiming the social media platform is severely harming children's mental health. The suits, filed by attorneys general from various states, highlight several issues with TikTok's design. These include its infinite scrolling feature, which can keep ki

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

Is TikTok Harming Kids? AGs Sue Over Mental Health Concerns

Imagine scrolling through TikTok and suddenly realizing that the fun videos might be hurting you. That’s what fourteen attorneys general from states like New York and California think. They’ve sued TikTok, saying it’s not safe for kids. The big issue? They say TikTok tricks young users into spending

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Oct 08 2024HEALTH

TikTok Faces Legal Battle Over Kids' Mental Health

Fourteen states have sued TikTok, claiming the social media platform harms children’s mental health and collects their data without consent. The attorneys general, from states like New York and California, argue TikTok makes false claims about its safety for young users. They point out features like

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