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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Understanding ICE's Powers: What You Need to Know

ICE agents have been making headlines lately, and not in a good way. They've been stopping, questioning, and even detaining people in Minneapolis. Some of these interactions have been caught on video and shared online. One video shows agents taking a U. S. citizen out of his house in his underwear d

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

ICE Operations: A Look at Changing Times

ICE, the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been in the spotlight recently. Back in 2016, CNN did a story about ICE operations in Chicago. They showed agents arresting undocumented felons. The agents were described as professional and respectful. There were no protesters then, and the ra

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Waynesboro's Fresh Start: Reviving Local Democracy

Waynesboro is known for its active community spirit. Now, there's a new effort to boost local democracy. The League of Women Voters in the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro area is back. Their goal? To make democracy stronger right where people live. The group focuses on voter education and civic engagem

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Antarctica's Melting Ice: A Critical Mission Unfolds

Antarctica, once seen as a barren, frozen wasteland, is now a hotspot for urgent scientific study. The ice here is not as permanent as it once seemed. Due to human activities, like burning fossil fuels, the ice is melting at an alarming rate. This melting is not just a local issue. It's causing sea

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Michigan's December Weather: What's Happening Up High?

Way up in the sky, something odd is going on. The air is getting warmer in the stratosphere, which is a big deal. This event is called a Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW). It can make the polar vortex, a cold air whirlwind, wobble. This could mean big changes for Michigan's weather in December. No

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Nov 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Ride of the Future: Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Hit Miami Streets

Waymo, a pioneer in self-driving technology, has started offering fully autonomous rides in Miami. This marks a significant step in the company's journey, as it plans to bring this service to more U. S. cities soon. The company, which began as part of Google's self-driving project, now operates over

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

ICE's Digital Eyes: How Social Media Surveillance Could Change Everything

ICE, the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to keep a constant eye on social media. They want private companies to watch platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram all day and night. This isn't just about checking a few posts here and there. It's about turning everyday onlin

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Nov 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Waymo's Bold Move: Can Self-Driving Cars Handle Winter Weather?

Waymo, a leader in self-driving technology, is expanding its services to new cities, including Detroit and Denver, known for their harsh winters. This expansion is a significant step, as these cities present unique challenges with icy roads and reduced visibility. Waymo's current fleet includes all-

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Nov 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Detroit Welcomes Waymo's Snow-Savvy Self-Driving Cars

Waymo, the self-driving tech company, is bringing its cars to Detroit. This makes Detroit the first city in the Midwest to have Waymo's self-driving cars. Waymo has been working in Michigan since 2016, but this is the first time they will offer rides to the public. Waymo's cars are designed to hand

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

Tracking Migrant Kids: ICE's New Call Center Plan

ICE, the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is setting up a new call center. This center will have a special team. Their job? To find unaccompanied migrant children. They plan to work with local police to get information. The goal? To track down these kids and possibly deport them. This isn

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