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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Meet Linda McMahon: Trump's New Education Secretary

Ever wondered who might lead the Department of Education next? Well, meet Linda McMahon! She's been chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for the job. This news came after it was clear that she wouldn't be the Commerce secretary. So, who is Linda McMahon? She's got a lot of experience with both bus

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Shortline Railroads: Embrace Tech or Risk Extinction

Meet Michael Miller, the CEO of Genesee & Wyoming, the biggest shortline railroad operator. He's got a wake-up call for the industry. "It's time to get moving, " he said at a recent conference. With 125 years under their belt, these railroads can't rely on old tricks to stay profitable. They must bl

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Planning for a Small Business Exit: A Casual Guide

Starting a small business is tough. But have you thought about what happens when you want to retire? It turns out, figuring out how to step away can be even more challenging. Mike Roach, who co-founded Paloma Clothing in Portland, Oregon, in 1975, realized he needed a plan after nearly 50 years. His

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Nov 20 2024EDUCATION

Marblehead Teachers and School Officials: Moving Towards a Deal?

In Marblehead, teachers and school officials are starting to make some real headway in their talks. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) President, Jonathan Heller, shared that after a long wait, negotiations finally happened face-to-face on Monday. He's hopeful that these discussions will lea

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Nov 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

New Entertainment Company Generator Joins Forces with Hill Country Studios

Imagine this: a team of Hollywood pros launch a new company, Generator Entertainment, to make films that thrill and chill us. They're backed by Hill Country Studios, a massive new film hub in Texas. This isn't just some small operation; we're talking about movies with budgets ranging from $5 million

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Gaetz's Alleged Escapades: Sex, Drugs, and 'Pretty Woman'

In the midst of allegations about a relationship with a 17-year-old, new claims have surfaced about former Congressman Matt Gaetz. According to his attorney, Gaetz paid two women to travel to New York in 2019. They were supposed to have sex with him and then enjoy a show of their choice. The women a

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Nov 19 2024RELIGION

The Shocking Truth Behind a New York Church Scandal

A New York City priest, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, lost his job after a probe linked him to a $1. 9 million scandal. The investigation started when pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed a music video at his church. This video led to questions about financial mismanagement. The priest had authorized un

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Nov 19 2024HEALTH

Doctors and the Ethics of Money in Medicine: A Look at Fertility Treatments

Medicine has long been entangled with money, sparking debates on ethics. Most discussions focus on doctors interacting with pharmaceutical companies, but let's explore another side: the role of commerce in healthcare delivery. Take Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), for instance. It's mostly ha

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Nov 19 2024SCIENCE

Transforming Waste Water with Thiophene-Based Photocatalysts

A recent study explored a new approach to improve photocatalytic performance by using alternating donor-acceptor (D-A) units in graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4). The researchers created a series of metal-free photocatalysts, named CNBTC-X, by combining g-C3N4 with different amounts of 5-bromo-2-thi

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Nov 19 2024EDUCATION

What's Really on Trump's Education Agenda?

When Donald Trump steps back into the spotlight, schools across America are still feeling the aftershocks of the pandemic. Students are struggling to catch up academically, with learning loss and absenteeism being big issues. But Trump isn't just focused on boosting test scores. He's got his eyes se

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