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Mar 11 2025EDUCATION

Campus Safety Under Scrutiny: 60 Universities Face Federal Warnings

The U. S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has sent out letters to 60 universities. These institutions are currently under investigation for failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment and discrimination. The letters serve as a warning that if these universi

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Mar 11 2025EDUCATION

Can Massachusetts Keep Its Education System Strong?

Education is a big deal in Massachusetts. The state is known for having one of the best education systems in the country. But, there are some big changes happening at the federal level that could affect how things run. The federal government has been talking about shutting down the Departme

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Mar 11 2025EDUCATION

Campus Crackdown: Universities Under Scrutiny for Antisemitism

The Department of Education has sent a strong message to 60 universities, warning them that their federal funding could be at risk due to antisemitic incidents on their campuses. This move comes after a year of increasing concerns about the safety of Jewish students. The list includes some of the mo

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Nepal's Royal Comeback: A Nation Divided

Nepal's former king, Gyanendra Shah, recently returned to a warm welcome in Kathmandu. Thousands of supporters gathered, hoping to bring back the monarchy and restore Hinduism as the state religion. The crowd chanted slogans and blocked the main entrance to the airport, causing passengers to walk to

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Mar 09 2025POLITICS

Why Are Some Politicians Pushing to Close the Education Department?

The Education Department, established in 1980, has been a target for some Republicans since its inception. Just two months after it opened, Republicans pushed for its closure. Fast forward to today, and the push to shut it down is still alive. The current president has been vocal about his desire t

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

US Shuffles Its Diplomatic Deck

The US is making big changes to its diplomatic setup. It plans to close several consulates in Western Europe and cut jobs worldwide. This move is part of a broader effort to trim costs and reshape the government's approach to foreign policy. The US State Department is also thinking about mergin

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Mar 07 2025SCIENCE

How Molecules Can Improve Energy Efficiency

Energy conversion efficiency can be significantly improved by understanding how molecules behave. This process is called symmetry-breaking charge separation (SBCS). Scientists are studying how the structure of molecules affects this process. They are focusing on a family of molecules called violan

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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

The Department of Education: What's the Big Deal?

The Department of Education is a big deal for students in the U. S. It's the federal agency that makes sure kids from kindergarten to high school get a good education. It also helps out with special education programs and tries to make schools better. Plus, it gives out Pell Grants and federal stude

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Mar 07 2025EDUCATION

Rural Schools Left High and Dry: Teacher Training Funds Vanish

Imagine being a teacher in a rural school, trying to make a difference in your community. Now, imagine the rug being pulled out from under you. That's what happened when a big chunk of teacher training funds disappeared. The Trump administration chopped $600 million from these programs, claiming the

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

Kids' Knee Fixes: Watching Out for Hidden Dangers

When it comes to fixing kids' knee injuries, doctors often use a method called all-inside arthroscopic lateral meniscal repair. This technique is popular because it takes less time and leaves fewer scars. But there's a catch. Doctors have to be extra careful. Why? Because there's a risk of hurting n

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