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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Florida Law Lets Gov’t Label Groups as Terrorists and Expel Students

A new Florida law gives the governor, the state’s security chief and cabinet members the authority to name any organization they believe is extremist as a “terrorist group. ” Once an entity receives that label, the state can shut it down and cut its funding. The bill also says students will be

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Apr 07 2026SPORTS

Dunkman: A New League That Lets the Best Jump to Fame

The world of professional basketball is getting a fresh twist. In the summer of 2026, a brand‑new competition called Dunkman will launch. It is designed to bring the most creative and athletic jumpers into a full‑scale league, rather than just a one‑off contest. The first season will feature twenty‑

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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

School decisions shift after federal guidelines change for transgender students

Several U. S. school districts are now free to rewrite their rules about transgender students after the government stopped requiring them to follow certain protections. The move means schools don’t have to train staff on using the correct pronouns or let students use bathrooms matching their gender

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

School rules on transgender rights under fire from new federal changes

The federal government plans to drop previously agreed civil rights deals that protected transgender students in schools. These deals required schools to make sure transgender kids got fair treatment in classes and activities. Now, schools face a tough choice: follow the old agreements or stick with

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

What Matters Most in Acoma: Housing, Health, and Keeping Tribal Voices Strong

Nearly fifty people gathered under the desert sky at the Acoma Pueblo Amphitheater last week, not for a casual meet-up, but to hold their leaders accountable on issues that shape daily life. Leaders from Congress and the state legislature sat down with Acoma residents to discuss concerns ranging fro

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

New move to tighten mail-in voting faces big legal hurdles

A recent order tries to limit mail-in ballots by creating a federal list of verified voters. But this idea quickly ran into trouble because many legal experts say it goes against the Constitution. The order lets the Department of Homeland Security work with the Social Security Administration to chec

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Apr 06 2026CRIME

Why museums keep getting robbed—and why the art is nearly impossible to sell

Museums worldwide have faced a string of bold thefts recently, including a brazen robbery in Italy where thieves took works by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse in a single night. Experts say these crimes aren’t as clever as movies make them seem—they’re often just quick break-ins with little planning.

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Apr 05 2026EDUCATION

Private schools vs public schools: what parents really care about

Parents who choose private schools often feel happier with their kids’ learning than those who stay in public schools. A study by 50Can shows about two‑thirds of private‑school parents report being “very satisfied, ” compared with 42 % of public‑school parents. Private‑school students also tend to s

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Apr 05 2026BUSINESS

Rethinking Worker Power: What Unions Get Wrong Today

For decades, unions shaped how workers negotiated pay and conditions. But the world has changed since the 1950s factory floors. Today’s workforce is more mobile, diverse, and values flexibility. Flat pay scales and rigid contracts don’t fit anymore. Workers now care about performance rewards, career

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Apr 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

The squeeze on musicians: why touring is getting harder and who’s really to blame

The fight over Live Nation isn’t just about one big company. It’s about whether the whole system that puts artists on stage is stacked against the people making the music. For years, bands have watched ticket prices climb while their own earnings from each show shrink. When Tigers Jaw’s Ben Walsh sa

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