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Apr 24 2025EDUCATION

DEI Programs Face Federal Hurdles

A recent ruling by a federal judge has temporarily halted efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by the National Education Association and the American Civil Liberties Union, which a

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Apr 23 2025HEALTH

VR Breaks Beat Rest for Emergency Doctors

Emergency room doctors face a lot of stress during their long 24-hour shifts. So, researchers wanted to see if virtual reality (VR) could help reduce their anxiety levels. They conducted a study with 26 emergency medicine residents, all around 29 years old, with an equal number of men and women. The

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Apr 22 2025EDUCATION

The Shift in Student Loan Repayment

The Education Department is set to resume debt collection for defaulted student loans starting May 5. This move affects approximately 5. 3 million borrowers who are currently behind on their federal student loans. The decision marks the end of a three-year pause on collections, which began during th

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Apr 22 2025BUSINESS

Google's Search Empire Under Fire: The Fight for Fair Play

In the heart of Washington, D. C. , a high-stakes showdown is unfolding. The Justice Department and Google are locked in a battle over how to address Google's dominant position in the search engine market. The stage is set at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse, where both sides are pr

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Apr 21 2025POLITICS

A Defense Chief's Slip-Up: Secrets Spilled in Private Chat

On March 15th, a significant security blunder occurred when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed sensitive information about an upcoming military operation in Yemen. This wasn't a slip-up in a public setting, but rather in a private Signal group chat. The chat included his wife, brother, and per

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Apr 21 2025CRIME

Seattle Police Officers Seek Privacy Over Capitol Rally Attendance

In a surprising turn of events, four Seattle police officers are fighting to keep their names hidden from public records. These officers were present at the January 6, 2021, rally in Washington, D. C. , where then-President Trump encouraged supporters to protest the election results. This rally prec

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Apr 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech's Big Breakup: What's Next for Google?

Google is facing a major challenge in court. The Justice Department is pushing for a breakup of the tech giant. This is not just any court case. It could change how we use the internet and how tech companies operate. The Justice Department and several states accuse Google of unfair practices. They

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Apr 20 2025POLITICS

New Faces, Old Connections: A Shift in Federal Roles

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has a new senior adviser. Tarak Makecha, who used to work at Tesla, has taken on this role. He also advises the Justice Department’s IT and cybersecurity office. This move is part of a bigger change happening in federal agencies. Since President Trump’s return, th

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Apr 19 2025POLITICS

Who's In Charge? IRS Commissioner Shake-Up

The IRS is in the middle of a big shake-up. Gary Shapley, who was temporarily in charge, is out. This happened after a disagreement between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Elon Musk. The Treasury Department has chosen Michael Faulkender to take over as the new acting head of the IRS. Bessent be

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

Data Privacy Battle: Judge Limits DOGE's Access to Social Security Information

A federal judge has recently stepped in to limit the access of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff to sensitive personal data within the Social Security Administration (SSA). This decision came as a response to a lawsuit filed by unions and retirees in Maryland, who were among the m

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