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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

The New Face of Energy: Amazon Picks Nuclear

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud computing provider, plans to invest $500 million in nuclear energy projects. This move follows similar announcements by Google and Microsoft. AWS is partnering with Virginia's Dominion Energy to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). Nuclear energ

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Oct 18 2024EDUCATION

Math and Reading Scores Change in Minnesota Schools

Have you ever wondered how well students in Minnesota are doing with their studies? The state's Department of Education has a cool report card that tells us all about it. This report card has info like how students answer surveys, what the schools spend tax money on, and how many students are meetin

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Oct 17 2024HEALTH

Meat Recall Alert: Schools and Families Affected

Sure, you might have heard about listeria scares before, but get this - 11.7 million pounds of beef and chicken are now on the recall list! This giant chunk of meat includes some sent to school cafeterias, though we don't know exactly which ones yet. The company BrucePac is in the hot seat here, and

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Oct 17 2024EDUCATION

Schools in Asheville Plan to Reopen, Addressing Challenges After Hurricane Helene

In Asheville, North Carolina, schools are set to reopen on October 28, a month after Hurricane Helene hit the region. The plan isn't just about getting back to lesson plans. Teachers will also support students in talking about the storm's impact. While everyone is safe, the community is grieving and

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Oct 17 2024SPORTS

Minnesota High School Football: Week Eight Showdowns!

Get ready for an exciting week of high school football in central Minnesota! The Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm is on the road to face the Moorhead Spuds for their final regular season game. This matchup comes after a tough loss to Andover last week, leaving the Storm with a 4-3 record. They're likely to be

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

Soccer and Volleyball Teams Shine in Recent Matches

Last week was full of action on the fields and courts. Tech's boys soccer team made it to the Section 8AA semifinals after a nail-biting 1-0 win over Apollo. They'll face Willmar next, who also secured a 1-0 victory over Alexandria. The game's set for Thursday night at STMA High School. Volleyball

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

Elmhurst School District's Insurance Dilemma

Elmhurst School District 205 recently faced a tough decision regarding their health insurance. The school board had to vote on a new insurance contract with a 5.1 percent increase. This increase is a big improvement from last year's 37 percent hike. The district is dealing with a $5.8 million defici

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

South Carolina Schools: Steady Progress, Big Goals Ahead

South Carolina’s educational leaders have set an ambitious goal: by 2030, they want at least 75% of students to be at or above grade level in reading, writing, and math. The recent school report cards show that schools are making progress, but they still have a long way to go to hit this target. Th

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

School Disruptions After Hurricane Helene: A Look at the Long-Term Impact

Hurricane Helene left behind a trail of devastation in the Southeast, causing significant disruptions to students' education. Schools in North Carolina, like Buncombe County, are still closed weeks after the storm hit because of damaged buildings and lack of essential services like water and power.

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

Fire Up the Budgets, Fairfax! Why's the Focus on Symbols and Not Schools?

What do you think is the big news with Fairfax County's schools? It's not test scores or budget trouble. Last week, the school board passed a new celebration month for LGBT history. Wait, what? Didn't they just do that in June for Pride Month? Indeed, they did. So, why another month? Let's step bac

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