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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

School Costs Skyrocket, But Life Skills Lag Behind

Money is pouring into education, but are students really learning what they need? In New York City, private high school tuition can hit a staggering $70, 000 a year. On top of that, families are spending big on tutors, test prep, and extracurriculars. Yet, despite all this investment, many teens are

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

Caring for Your Tendons: The Silent Heroes of Movement

Tendons are the unsung heroes of our bodies, connecting muscles to bones and enabling movement. However, they often go unnoticed until something goes wrong. Unlike muscles, tendons don't heal as quickly or easily. When they get injured, it can be hard to notice at first. But over time, these injurie

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Shielding Against Hepatitis B: The Power of Strong Antibodies

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can wake up in people with weak immune systems. This is a big worry for those taking certain medicines, like Rituximab. These medicines can make the virus come back in more than 10% of cases. So, doctors often give antiviral medicines to people who have had hepatitis B before

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Dec 14 2025WEATHER

Winter's Chill Hits NYC: What to Know and How to Stay Safe

Winter has arrived in the Tri-State Area, bringing snow and freezing temperatures. The storm started on Saturday night and will last until Sunday afternoon. Weather experts have issued a weather alert for the area. A winter weather advisory is in effect for New Jersey, New York City, Long Island, t

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Dec 14 2025POLITICS

EPA Chief Faces Uproar from Health Advocates

In a recent online gathering, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Lee Zeldin attempted to smooth things over with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) group. He promised to give them a say in decisions and keep the lines of communication open. But this crowd was not easily won over. Just day

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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

A Pennsylvania Company Gets Its Sales Tax License Back

In a recent turn of events, a Pennsylvania company had its sales tax license reinstated. The company had been in a legal tussle with the Department of Revenue after its license was revoked due to unpaid taxes. The company argued that the issue stemmed from an ex-employee who had not filed the necess

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

FEMA Reform Meeting: What Went Wrong?

A significant event was supposed to happen. A council, set up by President Donald Trump, was ready to share big changes for FEMA. But then, something unexpected occurred. The meeting got canceled suddenly. This council had been working for months to improve FEMA. They were going to present their fin

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Lululemon's CEO Steps Down Amid Challenges

Lululemon's CEO, Calvin McDonald, is leaving his post by the end of January. This comes after a year of struggles for the company. The board is now on the hunt for a new leader to steer Lululemon through tough times. McDonald's departure was announced alongside the company's latest earnings report.

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Family Facing Tough Choices Under New Immigration Rules

The Vargas family found themselves in a tough spot. They were told they could either leave the U. S. and go back to Colombia or face serious consequences. This included being separated from their young daughter and possibly going to jail. The family had already tried to stay by applying for visas, c

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Stopping the Cheats: How New Rules Saved Student Aid Money

The Education Department recently shared some big news. They stopped a huge amount of fraud in student aid. Since the start of the second term, new rules have saved $1 billion. This money was meant for students but was being stolen by criminals. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, talked about

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