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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Changes Schedule, Three Members Sworn In

In Bridgewater, New Jersey, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School Board held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday night. Three members took their oaths of office: Ashish "AJ" Joshi and Jennifer Loughran, who were re-elected, and Jeremy Li, who was newly elected. The meeting also saw change

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Virginia Democrats Keep Their Statehouse Edge

After Donald Trump's big win in November, Virginia held its first elections. Democrats did well, keeping their slim lead in the state Senate (21-19) and House of Delegates (51-49). This could slow down the governor, Glenn Youngkin's, conservative plans, as he'll need support from both parties. In L

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

North Carolina's Top Court Halts Election Result for Its Own Seat

North Carolina’s highest court has temporarily put a halt to certifying the results of a recent election for one of its own seats. This decision comes after a trailing candidate, Republican Jefferson Griffin, raised concerns about over 60, 000 ballots. Griffin believes these votes should not count,

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Virginia Democrats Keep Control After Key Wins

In the heart of Virginia, Democrats snagged two big wins in special elections. These wins happened in the northern county of Loudoun. Both spots were empty after politicians moved to higher roles. Democrat Kannan Srinivasan, who's been in the state House, won a Senate seat. He beat Republican Tumay

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Trump's Unconventional Ideas: Greenland and the Panama Canal

President-elect Donald J. Trump sparked interest in a recent news conference by suggesting that the U. S. might use military or economic pressure to persuade Panama and Denmark to give up control of the Panama Canal and Greenland, respectively. Built over a century ago by Americans, the Panama Canal

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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

New Board Members Sworn In At Hillsborough Meeting

On Monday evening, Hillsborough Township held its annual Board of Education reorganization meeting. Three school board members were sworn in. Allison Laning-Beder, Elaine Jackson, and Jane Staats, who were all re-elected in last November's election, stood together to take the oath of office. Despite

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

A Global Shift: Voters Kick Out Leaders Across the World

Voters around the globe are saying "no" to current leaders. From the U. S. to Germany, people are tired of the status quo. The Republican win in Washington is part of a bigger pattern. Inflation, cultural clashes, and frustration with political elites are driving this change. Key figures like Olaf S

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Trump's Rebound: Another Look at Recent Events

So, Donald Trump is back in the White House. This time, he's not wasting any time causing a stir. He's talking about pardoning those who stormed the Capitol building just four years ago. A lot of people are upset about this. They think it sends the wrong message about breaking the law. Trump's camp

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Is America for Sale?

Ever felt like your voice doesn't matter in politics? It's not just you. The U. S. is seeing a dramatic increase in money influencing elections, thanks to a 2010 Supreme Court decision. This decision allowed rich people and businesses to spend unlimited amounts on campaigns, a move that's changed th

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

President Trump Watches Election Certification from Florida

On Monday, President-elect Donald Trump was relaxing at his lavish Florida club, Mar-a-Lago, while the U. S. Congress certified his Electoral College victory. This ceremony took place nearly 1, 000 miles away in Washington D. C. Although absent, Trump proudly shared on his website, Truth Social, “CO

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