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Oct 25 2024EDUCATION

Waukegan Schools' Budget: Money Matters More Than Taxes?

Imagine a place where people come together to talk about taxes, but end up discussing spending instead. That's what happened at a recent hearing in Waukegan, Illinois. The Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 wanted to raise its property tax levy by almost 5% for the next school year. Sounds l

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Oct 25 2024EDUCATION

Helping 8 Million Struggling Students: A New Plan for Debt Relief

Imagine having a hard time paying your student loans because life threw you some unexpected curveballs. The U. S. Education Department has proposed new rules that could provide debt relief for nearly 8 million borrowers facing financial hardships. These hardships might include high medical costs, ch

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Voting Day, Space Flights, and Climate Concerns: What You Need to Know

Tired of voting on Tuesdays? You're not alone. It's been this way for decades, but not all states require employers to give you time off. Meanwhile, big names like Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are busy campaigning in key states before Election Day. They've got some strong opinions about each other

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Oct 25 2024CELEBRITIES

Mike Tyson’s Journey to Islam: A Look into His Spiritual Transformation

Mike Tyson, once a troubled youth and then a legendary boxer, had a complex journey. Born into a Catholic family in Brooklyn, New York, Tyson faced a tough upbringing. His father abandoned the family, and his mother struggled to raise him. By the age of 13, he had already racked up 38 arrests. His l

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Oct 25 2024SPORTS

Meet Armen Petrosyan: The UFC Star with a Global Background

Armen Petrosyan is making waves in the UFC, with a record of 4-2 and six impressive knockouts under his belt. Born in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, on November 3, 1990, Petrosyan holds dual Russian and Armenian citizenship. His journey in combat sports began with Muay Thai, where he won gold at the IFMA Worl

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Journalists Killed in Lebanon: Airstrike Stirs Controversy

Early on Friday, an Israeli airstrike in Hasbaya, near the border with Israel, killed three journalists and injured three others. The attack occurred at a compound housing journalists from seven different news organizations. The deceased were identified as Wissam Qassem and Ghassan Najjar from Al Ma

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft’s New API Boosts Gaming with AMD FSR 3. 1

Microsoft is elevating game development with its latest addition to DirectSR Preview. This new update brings support for AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) version 3. 1. What does this mean for developers and gamers? It opens up a world of potential for enhancing gaming visuals and performance.

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Oct 25 2024BUSINESS

Tesla's Surprise Performance: What Investors Need to Know

Tesla recently announced its third-quarter results, and the news was better than expected. The electric vehicle (EV) company not only beat financial expectations but also shared some exciting plans for the future. Investors were pleasantly surprised by the company's projections for FY 2025, which in

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tech's Big Promise: Can We Really Believe It?

Greg Epstein, a chaplain for over 20 years, is on a mission to make us rethink our relationship with technology. He calls himself a "Tech Agnostic" and wants us to be the same. His new book, "Tech Agnostic, " dives into how technology has become like a religion, with its own beliefs and promises. Bu

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Oct 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

`Scheana Shay Reacts to Raquel Leviss' Podcast End`

Scheana Shay, a well-known figure from "Vanderpump Rules, " has shared her thoughts on Raquel Leviss' decision to end her podcast, "Rachel Goes Rogue. " Speaking to Page Six's "Virtual Reali-Tea, " Shay expressed surprise that the podcast lasted as long as it did. Leviss announced the end of her pod

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