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Apr 21 2026EDUCATION

New Vision for Stockton’s Education School

The upcoming leadership change at Stockton School of Education signals a fresh direction for the institution. A seasoned educator, Ms. Fuentes will take on the role of dean, bringing years of teaching and administrative experience to the campus. Her appointment follows a search that highlighte

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Gas prices: Why official predictions keep changing

Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Politics, Faith, and Media: A Pentagon Briefing Gets Religious

Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

When U. S. Lawmakers Split Over Weapons to Israel

Senators just voted down two attempts to block $450 million in U. S. military gear heading to Israel. A coalition of Democrats pushed the measures, arguing the bulldozers and bombs end up harming civilians in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The votes failed 59-40 and 63-36—both short of the 60 nee

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

Benin’s Next Leader Faces Big Promises and Bigger Challenges

Benin’s presidential race is shaping up to be less of a contest and more of a handover. Romuald Wadagni, the current finance minister, is the clear favorite to win this weekend’s election. Why? He’s backed by the ruling party, and his main rival couldn’t even gather enough support to run. That’s a b

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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

A college board chair faces questions over truth in hiring process

A teachers' group at Mott Community College has filed a complaint saying the board chair gave conflicting statements about how the college hired its next president. The union claims the chair’s sworn testimony in December didn’t match what the board officially recorded months earlier. Official notes

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

School rules on transgender rights under fire from new federal changes

The federal government plans to drop previously agreed civil rights deals that protected transgender students in schools. These deals required schools to make sure transgender kids got fair treatment in classes and activities. Now, schools face a tough choice: follow the old agreements or stick with

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Apr 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Traffic troubles after big Luke Combs show

The Luke Combs concert at Scott Stadium was a night of music and fun, but the real show came after. Instead of smooth exits, fans faced gridlock that lasted over an hour. Many wondered why the same people who handle big football games couldn't manage this event better. After all, football games brin

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

How student loan fraud got harder and cheaper for taxpayers

In 2025 the U. S. government put stricter rules on who could receive federal student money. Before, almost anyone could fill out a simple form and claim aid without proving who they were. Cheaters took advantage, costing taxpayers about a billion dollars each year. Now every first-time applicant mus

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

When Loyalty Isn't Enough

Politics often runs on loyalty, but not all loyalties last forever. The recent firing of a top official highlights a harsh truth: blind loyalty to power doesn’t guarantee job security. This official, known for defending the administration’s controversial moves, found herself out of work not because

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