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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

A college board chair faces questions over truth in hiring process

A teachers' group at Mott Community College has filed a complaint saying the board chair gave conflicting statements about how the college hired its next president. The union claims the chair’s sworn testimony in December didn’t match what the board officially recorded months earlier. Official notes

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Apr 07 2026FINANCE

New student loan plans: what borrowers in Alabama need to check now

The federal government has just replaced the old SAVE plan with two fresh repayment options under the RISE program, and anyone with a federal student loan has about three months to pick one. Instead of the SAVE plan’s promise of smaller payments and no extra interest, borrowers now face a simpler ch

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Apr 07 2026CRIME

Argentina’s Crypto Scandal: What Really Happened Between the President and a Mysterious Digital Coin?

In early 2025, a strange cryptocurrency called $Libra suddenly appeared online, promising to help small businesses in Argentina. The person who posted about it? The country’s president at the time, Javier Milei. His simple X post included a link to buy the coin, which made it look official and trust

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

A Simple Way to Earn Big Dividends From Tech

Private‑credit funds have been under pressure because many tech companies now rely on non‑bank lenders, and the market has shifted from about $500 billion a decade ago to roughly $3 trillion. These funds promise low volatility, yet they struggle when investors ask for more cash than the “semi‑liquid

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Apr 06 2026EDUCATION

Students Question Stereotypes About Older Patients

A new survey across several dental schools in the Midwest of Brazil looks at how students treat older people. The researchers wanted to know if age‑based bias is common and what might make it more or less likely. The study used a cross‑sectional design, meaning all data were collected at one time

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Apr 06 2026FINANCE

Fresh grads face a tough job hunt and financial juggling

College graduates are stepping into a job market that feels more like a maze than a clear path. Experts warn that this group may hit the highest unemployment numbers seen in recent years, partly because new technologies are taking over many simple entry‑level roles. In the last quarter of 2025, the

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

How student loan fraud got harder and cheaper for taxpayers

In 2025 the U. S. government put stricter rules on who could receive federal student money. Before, almost anyone could fill out a simple form and claim aid without proving who they were. Cheaters took advantage, costing taxpayers about a billion dollars each year. Now every first-time applicant mus

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Apr 05 2026POLITICS

Vice‑President Role Back in Cameroon: What It Means

Cameroonian lawmakers have voted to bring back the vice‑president post after a long pause. The decision was made by both houses of parliament, where the ruling party held a strong majority. A vote of 200 to 18 shows that the change has wide support among those in power. The new rules say that if Pr

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Apr 05 2026SPORTS

Jaden Bradley: The making of an Arizona Wildcat

Jaden Bradley's rise in college basketball isn't just about his on-court skills—it’s also about the journey that got him there. Born in Rochester, New York, in 2003, Bradley spent his early years in a city known for its strong community ties. But basketball fame didn’t come until later, when his fam

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Apr 05 2026HEALTH

Stay smart on summer trips: dengue fever is rising

This summer, travelers should pack more than sunscreen. Mosquitoes carrying dengue fever are spreading faster than usual, prompting health alerts across the country. The illness, nicknamed “breakbone fever” for the severe joint pain it causes, starts with ordinary flu-like symptoms—high temperature,

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