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Mar 26 2025POLITICS

High-Level Exits Shake Up Top Public Health Agency

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) faced a significant shake-up recently. Five top officials left their posts. This news came out at a meeting for senior leaders. The CDC, based in Atlanta, has around two dozen centers and offices. The heads of five of these are stepping down. This

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Mar 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Building Materials Can Fight Climate Change

The construction industry is under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. One way to do this is by turning building materials into carbon absorbers. This means that instead of releasing carbon, these materials can actually store it. This is a big deal because the way we usually measure carbon e

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Mar 26 2025BUSINESS

The Future of Syl's: From Diner to Detail Shop

The Syl's restaurant property in Rockdale has been empty for over two years. The restaurant was a popular spot until it shut down in January 2023. The owner, Don "Duke" Williams, passed away in November 2022 from a heart attack. His wife, Maura Williams, announced the closure on Facebook. The res

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Mar 26 2025BUSINESS

Rochester's Retail Shifts: New Spin Closes Downtown Store

Rochester, Minnesota, is seeing some changes in its retail scene. Recently, New Spin, a popular spot for bikes and disc golf gear, closed its downtown location. The store at 401 N. Broadway Ave. Suite 150 is now empty. This closure is part of a broader trend in the area, with other businesses also s

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Mar 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Online Harassment Changed During the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many changes to daily life. One of the most significant shifts was the move to online learning. This change had a big impact on teenagers. It increased the time they spent on screens. This also raised worries about cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is when someone uses digit

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Mar 25 2025BUSINESS

New Payment Options on the Horizon for Shopaholics

A major shift is happening in the world of payments. JPMorgan Chase is teaming up with Affirm, a fintech lender. This partnership will allow merchants using JPMorgan's payment system to offer Affirm's installment loan services. In simple terms, shoppers will have another way to pay for their purcha

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Mar 25 2025SPORTS

The Unseen Friction: Brady's Big Move

Tom Brady's journey in the NFL took a significant turn when he decided to leave the New England Patriots. This decision didn't happen overnight. It was a slow process that started years before he actually left. Brady had been with the Patriots for two decades. He and his coach, Bill Belichick, h

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Mar 25 2025EDUCATION

What's Next for Student Loans and FAFSA?

The Department of Education might be shutting down, but what does this mean for student loans and the FAFSA? The Small Business Administration (SBA) is stepping in to manage federal student loans. This shift comes after significant cuts to the Department of Education's staff and resources. The SBA,

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Mar 25 2025EDUCATION

Student Loan Shifts: What's Happening with Your Payments?

The recent shifts in student loan management have left many borrowers puzzled and worried. The Small Business Administration (SBA) is now in charge of the $1. 6 trillion college student loan portfolio, a task previously handled by the U. S. Education Department. This change came after an executive o

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Mar 25 2025POLITICS

Can Trump's Education Department Really Shrink the Government?

The Department of Education made a big move on March 11. They announced that nearly half of their staff would be leaving. This means that out of 4, 133 employees, only 2, 183 will remain. This change happened because 572 employees chose to resign with pay until September or took a buyout. The rest,

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