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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

School Days Shortened: A New Plan for Southern Boone County

Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Russia's Peace Pushers Face Tough Times

In Russia, a small political group called Yabloko is pushing for peace in Ukraine. They want the fighting to stop. But the government is making it hard for them. Two of their leaders were arrested. They are accused of spreading false information about the Russian army. The leaders say they are innoc

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Dec 15 2025BUSINESS

Oregon's Land Development: A Long and Winding Road

Oregon's leaders have been talking about making the state more appealing to businesses. But when it comes to land development, the reality is quite different. Take, for example, a recent project that took 25 years to complete. The plan was to build a golf course with hundreds of homes around it. The

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Dec 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fallout 1: A Harsh Look at Choice and Survival

Fallout 1, released almost three decades ago, remains a standout in the role-playing game (RPG) genre. It's not just about the story it tells but how it lets players shape their own narrative. The game doesn't hold your hand. Instead, it throws you into a harsh world and expects you to figure things

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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

Classrooms Divided: The Battle Over Teaching the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

In California, schools have become the unexpected battleground for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Teachers and administrators in places like the Bay Area and Los Angeles often support the Palestinian perspective, arguing it has been overlooked in schools for years. On the other hand, many Jewish

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Poland's Crypto Law: A Second Chance or Just More of the Same?

Poland is trying again to pass a law about digital money, like cryptocurrency. This isn't the first time. A similar law was stopped by the president a few weeks ago. Now, the same people are trying again, but with a few tweaks. The new law is almost identical to the old one. It's meant to follow ru

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Dec 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

John Cena's Final Bow: A Shocking Exit

John Cena, a name that once sparked cheers and now stirs mixed feelings, made a surprising exit from the WWE ring. In his last match, he tapped out, something he had never done before. This shocked fans, especially those who grew up watching him. Cena was known for his never-give-up attitude, so see

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Dec 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's Bold Move: A Risky Bet on Hollywood's Future

Netflix is making waves with its massive $82. 6 billion offer to buy Warner Bros. This deal is a big deal, not just for Netflix but for the whole entertainment world. It shows how tech companies are taking over Hollywood, changing the game for everyone involved. The idea of Netflix, once a small DV

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Dec 15 2025LIFESTYLE

A Mall's New Life: From Shopping to Community

Oakland Mall in Troy, Michigan, is not just another shopping center struggling to keep up with the times. It's a place that's reinventing itself, turning empty spaces into hubs for art, music, and community support. The mall has seen many stores, like Macy's, close their doors after years of busines

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Dec 15 2025LIFESTYLE

A Tudor Treasure on Staten Island with a View to Die For

On the slopes of Staten Island, a Tudor-style house has popped up for sale, asking for a cool $1, 599, 900. This isn't just any house; it's a sprawling 3, 300 square feet of living space, complete with three bedrooms and six bathrooms. The place is decked out with classic details like hardwood floor

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