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Nov 27 2025EDUCATION

STEM Success Stories: Celebrating a Quarter-Century of MESA's Impact

For 25 years, the Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) program at College of the Canyons has been a game-changer for students aiming to excel in STEM fields. This program is all about giving a helping hand to students who face educational and financial hurdles, providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed. The MESA program is...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Troops' Safety Concerns Before Deadly Shooting

A recent shooting in Washington, D. C. , left two National Guard members fighting for their lives. This event, while shocking to many, was not entirely unexpected by some. Members of the California National Guard, who were deployed earlier this year to support immigration enforcement, had expressed worries about their safety. One soldier, with six years of service, ...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Power Play: Politician Sues Over Mortgage Probe

A heated legal battle has erupted between a congressman and a government official. Rep. Eric Swalwell has taken legal action against Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Swalwell claims Pulte misused his authority to investigate mortgage records of prominent Democrats, including himself. The lawsuit alleges that Pulte dug into private mortgage...

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Nov 27 2025BUSINESS

ORA Developers Group to Showcase Global Luxury Projects in Shanghai

ORA Developers Group is stepping onto the global stage with a big debut at the Luxury Property Showcase in Shanghai. This move is a big deal for the company, showing how serious they are about growing worldwide. They're bringing some of their fanciest projects to the show, like Bayn in the UAE, Ayia Napa Marina in Cyprus, and some luxury spots in the Caribbean. The ...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Mother's Fight: DACA and the Human Cost of Immigration Policies

Bruna Ferreira's story is not unique, but it's her connection to the White House that has brought her case into the spotlight. The 33-year-old Brazilian mother was taken into custody by federal officers while driving to pick up her son from school. Now, she's being held in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility far from her home in Massachusetts. Ferr...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Challenge to ICE's Unchecked Power

In a significant legal showdown, a federal judge in Denver recently took a stand against what he saw as excessive actions by immigration authorities. Judge R. Brooke Jackson, who was appointed by President Obama, criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for conducting warrantless arrests. He argued that these actions were part of a larger issue whe...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

North Carolina's Redrawn Map: A Win for Republicans, A Fight for Democrats

North Carolina's new congressional map is set for the 2026 elections after a federal court ruling. This decision is a big deal in the ongoing battle over redistricting across the country. Republicans are celebrating, while Democrats are gearing up for a fight. The map was drawn to favor Republicans, giving them more seats than their share of the vote might suggest. ...

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Nov 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI in Law Enforcement: A Risky Experiment?

Law enforcement agencies are trying to figure out how to use AI tools safely. They want to keep things accurate, private, and professional. But it's not easy. Experts say a recent case shows how things can go wrong. An immigration officer used ChatGPT to help write a report. They gave it just one sentence and a few pictures. Experts say this is a bad idea. It goes a...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Political Feud: Swalwell Takes Legal Action Against Trump Ally

A California congressman has taken legal action against a housing official appointed by former President Trump. The congressman, Eric Swalwell, is suing Bill Pulte, who works at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Pulte sent Swalwell's mortgage records to the Justice Department. The congressman says this is a violation of his privacy. Swalwell is running for governo...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Congressman Sues Federal Official Over Privacy Concerns

A California congressman has taken legal action against a federal official, accusing them of breaking privacy rules. Eric Swalwell, a representative from California, filed a lawsuit against Bill Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Swalwell claims Pulte wrongly shared private documents that wrongly accused him and other prominent Democrats of mortgage...

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