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Nov 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur Plans AI-Centric Film School in Mumbai's Dharavi

Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is setting up a film school in Mumbai's Dharavi, focusing on AI in filmmaking. This isn't his first venture in the area; he's already run The Dharavi Project with renowned composer A. R. Rahman, helping several students gain national fame. Kapur believes AI is the f

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Nov 18 2024EDUCATION

Parents' Views on Sex Ed: Religion and School Type Matter

In Australia, some parents aren't thrilled about comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in schools. Let's dive into why that is. Research shows that religiosity plays a big role. Parents who are very religious tend to be more opposed to CSE. This makes sense, right? Many religions have strong belie

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Nov 18 2024SPORTS

Football Highlights: Dassel Wins, Albany Falls

High school football fans were in for a thrilling Saturday, with two local teams facing off in the state semi-finals. Dassel-Cokato came out on top in a close game against Pequot Lakes, with a final score of 29-26. Kobee Thielen and Caleb Smock both scored two rushing touchdowns each, contributing t

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

Gaming Troubles: How Bullying at School Affects Chinese Teens

Problematic gaming, where kids spend way too much time gaming, is becoming a big problem for teenagers around the world. Some studies show that kids who are bullied at school might turn to gaming as an escape. This study wanted to know more about how bullying at school might be linked to problematic

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Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Trump's Education Plan: What Could Change?

Imagine if the power to decide what kids learn in school shifted from the federal government to states and parents. That's exactly what President Trump has in mind. He wants to hand over control and let each state and family make their own choices. This could lead to significant changes in student l

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Nov 18 2024WEATHER

Local Schools Team Up for Winter Closings

This winter, three nearby school districts are joining forces to keep students safe during bad weather. The districts, St. Cloud Area Schools, Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools, and Sartell-St. Stephen Public Schools, will work together to decide if schools should close due to snow, ice, or other weat

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Nov 17 2024EDUCATION

Why Special Ed Costs Are Catching Up with Schools

Public schools like Marblehead and Gloucester are facing a major challenge: the cost of special education is skyrocketing. This year, Marblehead spent $4. 4 million on special education outside their district, which is almost three times more than a decade ago. Gloucester’s costs have also shot up b

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Nov 17 2024CRIME

Deadly Knife Attack at Chinese Vocational School: What We Know

In the evening of a recent Saturday, a tragic event unfolded at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Yixing, China. A man, identified as Wu, went on a stabbing spree, leaving eight people dead and 17 injured. Police reports reveal that Wu's frustration with his academic and job si

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Nov 16 2024SPORTS

Football and Hockey: A Friday Night of Thrills

Let's talk about the exciting sports action that unfolded last Friday night. In the world of high school football, two big games caught our attention. First, there was Jackson County Central against Kimball in the Class 2A semi-final. Brandon Henkemeyer, a star player from Kimball, really shined. He

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Waukegan Schools Fight Back Against Skyrocketing Insulin Costs

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 is taking a stand against the soaring cost of insulin. The district, like many others, offers health insurance to its employees. However, the cost of insulin for employees and their families who need it has increased dramatically over the years. Lawyers say

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