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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Student Loan Forgiveness: The Debt That Won't Disappear

Imagine this scenario: You're a bright-eyed student, eager to get your degree and start building the life you've always dreamed of. So you take out loans to attend a for-profit college that promises big things but delivers little more than mountains of debt and worthless credentials. Sound like a ni

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Schooling Gone Wrong: When a State Error Sends a Child with Autism to an Unregulated School

Imagine being 19 years old, eager to learn, and suddenly finding yourself in a school with reports of neglect and abuse. That's the nightmare a Massachusetts mother, Roberta Biscan, faced when her son, Connor, who has autism, was mistakenly placed in an unregulated school in New York. Connor, des

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Free Speech Triumph? The DOE vs. Maud Maron and the Price of Dissent

A New York federal judge recently ruled in favor of Maud Maron, a parent activist, in her dispute with Schools Chancellor David Banks.The judge declared Chancellor’s Regulation D-210, which Banks used to remove Maron from the Manhattan Community Education Council 2, unconstitutional. Maron was init

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Driving Dreams: Will This Grant Bridge the Gap for Low-Income Teens?

Could getting a driver's license soon be easier for low-income teens in Wisconsin? The state has launched a new Driver Education Grant Program, aiming to make driving lessons more accessible. The program, funded by $6 million from the governor's budget, will cover the cost of driver's ed for eligi

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Is Tim Walz Fit for the Veepstakes? A COVID Fraud Scandal Sparks Questions

Think of the biggest pandemic-era scam. No, not the toilet paper shortage. We're talking about a massive swindle that siphoned millions of dollars meant for feeding hungry kids. That's right, in Minnesota, a charity called Feeding Our Future, allegedly cooked up a scheme so audacious it involved ov

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Barstool's Big Money Man: Apathy for Golf or Just Business?

Dave Portnoy, the outspoken founder of Barstool Sports, recently expressed 'apathy' towards departing golf podcaster Dan Rapaport. Rapaport, who joined Barstool two years ago from Golf Digest, has announced his exit, prompting Portnoy's candid remarks on the 'Unnamed Show'. Portnoy admitted that

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Sep 06 2024HEALTH

Shining Light on the Darkness: Can 'Continue' Spark Real Conversations About Mental Health?

Imagine a world where talking about mental health isn't taboo, where movies like 'Continue' aren't just entertainment, but catalysts for genuine understanding. That's the hope behind this new film, starring Emily Deschanel and Nadine Crocker, who drew inspiration from her own struggles with depress

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Navy Sailor Detained: Another Mystery Abroad

A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, raising questions about what exactly happened and why. The sailor was apprehended by Venezuelan authorities last week but the details remain murky. What we do know is that this isn't the first

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Sep 05 2024POLITICS,

China's Influence Operations: A Threat to US Democracy?

The recent arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has shed light on China's growing efforts to influence U.S. politics at the state level. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing its interests at state functions and blocking rep

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Aug 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Rumors Swirl for a 'Yellowstone' Season 6: Beth and Rip Take the Reins!

Get ready for a wild ride in the Wild West! Although Yellowstone was initially slated to end after Season 5, recent rumors are pointing to an unexpected, exhilarating sixth season. This time, the focus is on the fan-favorite power couple, Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), as

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