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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Girls Dive into STEM Careers

Imagine a place where young women can explore the fascinating worlds of DNA, robotics, and coding. This is exactly what happened during the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program held at North Idaho College. Organized by the University of Idaho's Colleges of Engineering and Science, the eve

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

New York’s Board of Regents Explores Alternative History Lessons

Recently, the state's Board of Regents sparked a debate by promoting a new set of educational videos and materials. These resources, set to debut at New York state parks in February, present a revised history of the Revolutionary War. The videos discuss how Indigenous people and enslaved individuals

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Plans to Shed Jobs to Stay Afloat

Boeing's CEO, Kelly Ortberg, recently announced that the company will be reducing its workforce by about 10% in the coming months. This decision comes as the aircraft manufacturer faces significant challenges, including financial losses exceeding $33 billion over the past five years and a series of

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Oct 12 2024FINANCE

Investment Shifts: A New Direction for Tech and Communication Stocks

For a while now, the stock market has been dominated by big players in Technology and Communication Services. But lately, things have started to change. Over the past few months, we've seen more diversity in the market, with other sectors getting a share of the spotlight. You might be wondering, wh

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Oct 12 2024CELEBRITIES

TikTok Star Taylor Grigg's Unexpected Death: A Look at Addison's Disease

TikTok influencer Taylor Grigg, 25, passed away suddenly on October 4. Her family shared that she had been struggling with asthma and Addison’s disease, a rare condition that affects hormone production. Her husband, Cameron Grigg, described her death as both sudden and unexpected. Addison’s disease

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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Indiana's High School Diploma Makeover: Weigh In by Nov. 8!

Indiana residents have a chance to share their thoughts on the state's revised high school diploma plan by November 8. The second draft, released by the Department of Education, is simpler and more streamlined based on public feedback. This draft is now available for review in the Indiana Register,

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

NYC Schools Investigation: Feds Dig Deeper

The New York City Department of Education has received a subpoena as part of an ongoing federal investigation. This legal request is focused on outgoing Schools Chancellor David Banks and his brother, Terence Banks, who worked as a consultant for companies with city contracts. The subpoena, issued r

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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Why Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Stands Out for Aviation Professionals

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is known worldwide for its focus on aviation and aerospace. With campuses in Florida and Arizona, it serves nearly 31,000 students. But what makes ERAU stand out? Let’s explore. ERAU has been around since 1926. Unlike other universities, its curriculum is

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Oct 11 2024EDUCATION

Learning California's Native History: A Necessary Change

Imagine learning that your ancestors faced brutal attacks and forced labor, yet their stories are barely mentioned in history books. For Native American students in California, this will soon change. A new law makes it mandatory for schools to teach about the hardships and resilience of Native Calif

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Oct 11 2024EDUCATION

San Ramon Teen Takes the Stage at UN

Imagine this: a teenager from San Ramon, California, steps up to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit 2024. That teenager was Adya Gupta, and she wasn't just any speaker—she was one of the youngest there! Adya was picked to talk about her nonprofit, Impactt Kids, which he

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