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Feb 05 2025CRYPTO

The tale of the money tree

In a recent move, big change is happening to the rules for digital money. The digital money, also known as cryptocurrency, is a hot topic for many. Pay attention because this is not just about one company, but how people all around are handling their money. There is a new focus on how to keep thi

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Feb 05 2025CRIME

When Weapons Get Weaponized Argument over Civil Forfeiture Due An Argument Over

Two key residents of New Lenox are making large claims. "It's not okay that cash leads to raids", Keranen said. She is especially upset about why gun sales cause raids. The main boss that controls a lot of the area is Will County sheriff, who is said to have strict during COVID-19 But

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Keeping the Tab on Education

Let's dive into some big spending by the Department of Education. They've been handing out hundreds of millions in grants to boost diversity, equity, and inclusion in public school classrooms. This grant money goes to support racial minorities. It's a push to make sure schools are fair and

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

University Antisemitism: A Storm Brewing in Higher Education

"Multiple colleges, including Northwestern University, are in hot water after protests against Israel’s actions in the Israel-Hamas war. Which seems to have turned messy. The federal government is stepping in. They're calling the situation "widespread antisemitic harassment, " and they're using a l

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Trump's Direct Orders: Iran on the Spot

Iran has been a longstanding thorn in the side of the US, with tensions escalating significantly over the past few years. The situation has reached a boiling point with Trump's statements about Iran. Trump has openly directed his advisers to take drastic measures if Iran were to assassinate him. Th

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Budget and staffing overhaul planned for government service agency

Big changes are coming to the General Services Administration. Leaders are planning to cut spending and reduce staff in a significant way, complex and critical tasks need to be considered. The new plan is to reduce expenses by 50% across all programs and personnel. This means fewer employees, b

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Tulsi Gabbard: Vine to Shine?

One this Tuesday, a lengthy decision was made. The Senate Intelligence Committee had the final say and voted to endorse the new director for the nation's intelligence programs. The committee members took a long time to make their decision. This vote was to decide the fate of Tulsi Gabbard. The

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Billionaire Takes the Reins of US failing agencies

Over the last few weeks, the billionaire and leading tech mogul has been in full speed climb into the political spotlight. He is causing a real mess in the U. S. making many wonder who's in charge. The DOGE folks have gained access to the Treasury’s entire payment system and threatened to shut

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

Trumps Bumpy Third Start

Trump’s third week as the president was packed with lots of international drama, bureaucratic turmoil and controversy surrounding Elon Musks' role in the government. All action started with Trump’s tariff ban on goods coming from Mexico and Canada, but politicians and the public spoke up again

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Feb 04 2025POLITICS

AI Takes the Helm: Government's New Tech Drive

Imagine this: a former Tesla engineer now leading a major government tech division. Thomas Shedd, has a bold plan. He wants to run the office like a startup, focusing on AI first. Why? He thinks it will make everything run smoother and faster. The move comes at a time when the department is

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