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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

Mississippi's Education Showdown: Senate vs. House

Mississippi's lawmakers are split on how to improve education. The Senate wants to give teachers a raise. The House wants to give students more school choices. Both want to change how students can switch schools. The Senate wants to give teachers and professors a $2, 000 raise. They say it's hard t

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Jan 09 2026CRIME

A Man's Odd Collection: The Mysterious Case of Stolen Remains

In a bizarre turn of events, a man in Pennsylvania has been accused of stealing and hoarding human remains from an old cemetery. Police found over 100 skulls, bones, and even mummified body parts in his basement and storage unit. The man, identified as Jonathan Christ Gerlach, is said to have target

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Jan 09 2026CRYPTO

Who Will Mint the Digital Won?

South Korea is in a pickle over who should be allowed to create a digital version of its currency, the won. The country's central bank wants banks to be in charge, but others think this could stifle competition and innovation. The Bank of Korea argues that banks should control the issuance of won-b

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

A Clash Over Immigration: Trump's Business-Friendly Approach vs. Miller's Strict Policies

President Trump recently expressed his displeasure with how his administration is handling immigration, specifically when it comes to highly skilled workers. He criticized a raid that took place in September, where 475 workers, mostly from South Korea, were detained while working on a Hyundai plant

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

U. S. Court Says It Can't Order Gaza Evacuations

In a recent ruling, a U. S. judge dismissed a lawsuit that sought emergency evacuations for Palestinian Americans stuck in Gaza. The judge, Virginia Kendall, said she couldn't interfere with the government's foreign policy decisions, even though she understood the tough situation these people are in

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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Baby Formula Recall: What You Need to Know

Nestlé has taken a big step by recalling some of its baby formula products. They think these products might have a toxin that could make babies sick. The recall is for specific batches of SMA infant formula and follow-on formula. The toxin in question is called cereulide. It can cause vomiting and

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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

How Your Beliefs Shape Your Emotions

Researchers have been digging into how our personal beliefs can help us manage our emotions better. They found that when people adjust their thoughts about negative situations, it works best when it aligns with what they already believe. In three different studies, they asked people to think differ

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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

California's Education Shake-Up: Who's Really in Charge?

California is looking at a big change in how schools are run. The governor wants to give the next governor more control over education. This could mean less power for the elected state superintendent. The plan comes from a report by a group of researchers. They say the current system is too confusi

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback in South Carolina

South Carolina is facing a serious measles outbreak. The problem started in Spartanburg County, where many people are not vaccinated. This area has seen over 200 cases in recent months, and the numbers keep growing. The outbreak began in a Ukrainian immigrant community. Vaccination rates are low th

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Flu Season Hits Hard: Why Vaccination Matters Now More Than Ever

Flu cases are on the rise in Pennsylvania, with Philadelphia seeing more emergency room visits compared to last year. Health experts are urging everyone to get vaccinated, as the flu is causing serious complications, especially in children. A new flu variant, subclade K, is spreading rapidly. This

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