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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Skill Games in Pennsylvania: What’s Next for Local Businesses and State Revenue?

Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has just dropped a ruling that could change the game for thousands of skill game machines—those digital games you see in corner stores, bars, and clubs. These machines, often called "skill games" because players compete against each other rather than the house, have beco

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

When Big Money Meets Healthcare: A Closer Look at New York’s Medicaid Mess

The U. S. government just took New York to court over a program meant to help elderly and disabled patients get in-home care. Instead of fixing problems, officials allegedly let a single company, Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), scoop up millions by cutting corners. Over 460, 000 people rely on New Yo

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Jun 17 2026EDUCATION

A decade-long arts program keeps thriving in Staunton

For the twelfth summer in a row, a group of young violinists, cellists, and violists will descend on a small Virginia college town to sharpen their skills under top instructors. Mary Baldwin University has just renewed its three-year partnership with the Heifetz Institute, a program that first moved

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Big Changes Ahead: Who Will Protect Students' Rights Now?

The government just moved two big jobs from the Education Department to other agencies. Special education and civil rights in schools now have new bosses. The Justice Department will watch over civil rights, while Health and Human Services takes charge of special education. The Education Department

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Jun 17 2026POLITICS

Plans to Move Special Education Oversight to Health Department Raised Concerns

The government recently announced plans to shift special education programs from the Education Department to the Health and Human Services Department. Another key change involves moving civil rights enforcement for students from the Education Department to the Justice Department. These moves are par

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Jun 17 2026EDUCATION

A Late Bloomer’s Big Achievement

At 84, Norma Lund became the center of attention at a college graduation in Rice Lake, Wisconsin—not for a PhD or a fancy degree, but for a simple high school equivalency diploma. What made it special wasn’t just the late timing. Her nephew handed her the certificate, adding a personal touch to an a

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Jun 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Save Big on Bose Soundbar: A Great Deal or Just Noise?

Amazon has dropped the price of the Bose Smart Ultra Dolby Atmos Soundbar from $999 to $699, a $300 discount that matches the lowest price seen all year. This isn’t the newest model in Bose’s lineup, but it’s still a strong choice if you want a home theater upgrade without breaking the bank. The sou

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Apps for Health: Why Women in Medicine Often Walk Away

Healthcare workers, mostly women, face brutal schedules and endless to-do lists. Many of them try digital tools promising better sleep, meals, or exercise. A recent test followed one of these apps for a few months. Most users opened it once or twice, then left it collecting dust. Burnout wasn’t the

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Jun 17 2026HEALTH

Why healthy habits beat diabetes pills for long-term health

A long-term study tracking adults at risk for diabetes discovered that exercise and diet outperform metformin, a common diabetes drug, in preventing multiple chronic diseases over decades. The research followed people from 1996 to 2021, comparing three groups: those who changed their lifestyle, thos

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Jun 17 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin ETFs Take a Backseat as Smaller Crypto Funds Grow

Monday turned out to be a mixed bag for crypto exchange-traded funds. While most altcoin funds saw fresh money coming in, Bitcoin ETFs faced a net loss of $64 million. Ether funds led the gains with $22. 5 million, followed by Hyperliquid at $17. 2 million. XRP and Solana funds each added about $2.

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