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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

San Diego's Unequal Growth: Who Benefits?

San Diego's mayor had big plans to make the city fairer. Three years ago, he started "Build Better San Diego. " The goal was to fix up old parts of the city and make things more equal. But now, it looks like the plan is making things worse. The mayor wants to add lots of new houses and people to so

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Nov 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Louisiana's Infrastructure: A Work in Progress

Louisiana's infrastructure is in a tough spot. It's not just about the money, but also the age of the structures and the increasing number of extreme weather events. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the state a "C-" overall, which is a slight improvement from the last report. But don't g

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Nov 13 2025EDUCATION

Oregon's School Funding: Who's Right?

Oregon's lawmakers claim they've finally met the school funding targets set by the Quality Education Commission. This is the first time in 25 years they've said this. But not everyone is convinced. The commission said the state needed $13. 5 billion to fully fund schools. Lawmakers approved $11. 36

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Nov 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Cincinnati's Latest Hollywood Spotlight: The Chaperones

Cincinnati is buzzing with Hollywood energy as a new film, "The Chaperones, " sets up shop in the city. This isn't just any movie; it's a big deal with a hefty budget of over $13 million. The state of Ohio is chipping in over $2 million in tax credits to make this happen, showing just how serious th

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

Juan Kreutz Takes the Helm at SMBC Americas

Juan Kreutz, known as JC, has been appointed to a big role at SMBC Americas. He is now the head of Structured Finance Solutions and the Deputy Head for the Americas region. JC will be in charge of many financial areas. These include project finance, real estate finance, and global trade finance. He

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Nov 13 2025BUSINESS

Tech Firm Shares the Wealth with Investors

A well-known tech company has decided to share some of its success with its investors. They've announced a small but meaningful dividend of six cents per share. This payment is scheduled for December 15, 2025, but only for those who own shares by November 28, 2025. This move shows that the company

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Nov 13 2025EDUCATION

Science, Trust, and the Fight for Fairness

Antia Veal is a scientist with a story to tell. She's not just a professor at Quinsigamond Community College, teaching human biology to aspiring nurses. She's also a voice for change, speaking out about the need for more diversity in medical studies and the importance of accurate science communicati

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Boom Drives Massive Investment in U. S. Data Centers

A big player in the AI world is making a huge bet on the future. They are planning to spend a whopping $50 billion to build special data centers in the U. S. These centers will be used for AI work and are set to pop up in places like Texas and New York. This isn't just any project. It's the first t

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Nov 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bridge Trouble in China: What Went Wrong?

In a dramatic turn of events, a brand new bridge in southwest China crumbled into the mountainside just a day after it was shut down. The Hongqi Bridge, which connects Sichuan and Tibet, had to be closed on Monday because of cracks spotted on nearby roads. But on Tuesday, a landslide struck, causing

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Learning: How Cloud and Web 2. 0 are Changing Education

Cloud computing is shaking up the tech world. It's a new way to deliver computing services. It's still young, but it's already changing how apps are made and used. Cloud computing uses tech like Web 2. 0, virtualization, and web services. Education is one area where cloud computing is making a big

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