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Nov 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

When Politics Became Part of the Laughs

Politics has become so dominant that it's even seeping into comedy shows. Take "South Park, " for instance. The creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, have noticed that politics is now a big part of pop culture. This isn't new for them, though. They've been mixing comedy with current events for years

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Nov 11 2025EDUCATION

Universities Play Hide and Seek with DEI

Universities are getting creative to keep their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs running despite federal pushback. Some schools are openly defiant, while others are sneaky, renaming their DEI offices to avoid scrutiny. A few are genuinely trying to comply with new rules. One activist

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Food Aid Fight: Courts Step In as Shutdown Drags On

The Trump administration faced another setback in its attempt to limit food stamp funding. A federal appeals court recently ruled against the administration's efforts to withhold full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This decision came as Congress worked to reopen th

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

South Africa's Environment Minister Faces Leadership Shake-Up

In South Africa, a big change is coming to the environment ministry. Dion George, who has been in charge of fisheries, forestry, and the environment, might soon step down. His party, the Democratic Alliance, has suggested replacing him with Willie Aucamp, their spokesman. This shift comes after Geo

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Food aid freeze: What's happening with SNAP benefits?

The Trump administration has told states to hit pause on giving full food aid for November. This affects 42 million people who rely on this help to put food on the table. The order came over the weekend, as the government shutdown keeps going into its sixth week. States had been trying to help by s

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Nov 10 2025EDUCATION

John Carlson Moves from Schools to Finance

John Carlson, a well-known figure in Rochester Public Schools, is switching gears. He's leaving his role as Chief Administrative Officer to join Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union. This change will happen at the end of the month. Carlson's journey in the Rochester Public Schools started 14 years ag

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

The Trump Administration: Igniting a New Era of Financial Risk

The Trump administration is pushing for a return to the financial excesses of the 1920s, much like the story of "The Great Gatsby. " A recent Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, themed after the novel, featured extravagant decorations and scantily clad women, symbolizing the current administration's embr

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

A Judge Steps In to Keep Food on the Table

A recent court decision has put a spotlight on the ongoing struggle to keep the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, running smoothly. Judge John J. McConnell Jr. from the U. S. District Court in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully f

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Nov 07 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Bold Move: Building AI for People

Microsoft has just made a big change. They are no longer tied to their old deal with OpenAI. This deal had limits. It stopped Microsoft from making AI as advanced as they wanted. Now, they are free to chase their own dreams of super-smart AI. Microsoft's new team is called the MAI Superintelligence

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Nov 07 2025POLITICS

The Sandwich That Sparked a Debate

In a surprising turn of events, a jury decided that throwing a sandwich at a federal officer was not an assault. Sean C. Dunn, the man behind the flying hoagie, admitted to the act but argued it was a harmless way to protest. This all went down during a tense time in D. C. when President Trump took

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