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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Maud Maron: A Different Challenge for DA Alvin Bragg

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is facing an unexpected challenge from Maud Maron, a former Democrat turned Republican. This criminal defense lawyer turned activist is the first to announce her candidacy against Bragg. Last week, many in NYC were worried that Bragg would run unopposed in the

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Nov 25 2024EDUCATION

Boosting Supplement Safety: How Online Lessons Help Athletes

Are you a high school athlete who wants to stay safe and strong? Turns out, a simple online course can make a big difference in your knowledge about nutritional supplements. Researchers found that after a 2-week education program, sophomores were way better at finding and ordering third-party tested

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Nov 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Rise of Booba: A Kids' Brand Making Waves

Booba, a furry, curious character from YouTube, is making a splash in the kids' entertainment world. The show, which features seven-minute comedy episodes with no dialogue, has racked up 20 billion views and is now being picked up by major TV networks. Kedoo Entertainment, the company behind Booba,

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Nov 25 2024SCIENCE

Dutch Astronomy's New Decade: A Strategic Plan

The Netherlands is preparing for the next ten years of stellar discoveries! The Netherlands Committee for Astronomy (NCA) has crafted a strategic plan from 2011 to 2020. This plan is created for the excellence research school in astronomy, NOVA, which includes the universities of Amsterdam, Groninge

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

Idaho Lawmakers Chat Education Changes at Local Meet

In the heart of Coeur d’Alene, over a hundred folks showed up to a town hall put together by the Kootenai County GOP. The event was a chance for North Idaho legislators to share their plans for the upcoming legislative session. Eight representatives from different districts were there to talk shop,

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

A Former Wrestling Executive's Challenge at the Department of Education

Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, might face a bigger challenge if she becomes the secretary of education. She’ll have to balance giving more power to schools and parents while also introducing new federal controls. President Trump’s administration wants to eliminate the Department of Edu

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Nov 25 2024EDUCATION

Why Aren't All Kids Getting the Special Education They Need?

Did you know that some kids aren't getting the special education they really need? As someone who used to work in a middle school, I saw this firsthand. Some parents knew the law and could argue for better services, while others couldn't. This isn't fair, is it? A recent article talked about fights

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Nov 24 2024EDUCATION

Educators Gather to Tackle Early Childhood Challenges

In South Carolina, a group known as The Beloved Early Education and Care Collective, or The BEE, recently brought together early childhood educators to discuss the challenges they face. One of the main topics was the impact of pay, policies, and resources on behavioral issues in classrooms. Kiana St

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Nov 24 2024EDUCATION

Texas Schools Get Optional Bible Lessons

In a close vote, Texas' education board decided that elementary schools can teach lessons inspired by the Bible. This happened despite worries that it might push religious views on young students. The lessons will start as early as next year. Schools that use these lessons will get extra money from

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Nov 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Promise to Ax Education Department: A Smokescreen or Serious Plan?

Former President Donald Trump once pledged to shut down the Department of Education, but experts say it's unlikely to happen. Arne Duncan, who served as Education Secretary under President Barack Obama, recently discussed this on MSNBC. He pointed out that ending the department would need 60 Senate

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