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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Maura Healey Set to Unveil Higher Ed Funding Plan

Governor Maura Healey is ready to drop a big news bomb about money for colleges in Massachusetts. She's calling it a "major announcement, " and it's happening this Tuesday morning. The action starts at 11 a. m. and includes a sneak peek at the cybersecurity center at Bridgewater State University. Yo

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Jan 21 2025POLITICS

Hope After Gaza Ceasefire: Challenges Still Lie Ahead

The recent ceasefire in Gaza has brought a glimmer of hope, but aid workers warn that the hardest part is yet to come. Getting aid into the war-torn region is tough, with some areas in the north still out of reach. Criminal gangs are stealing food from UN convoys, making it even harder to help those

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Jan 21 2025ENVIRONMENT

Southern California Faces Windy Fire Danger Again

Southern California is gearing up for another round of extreme fire weather. The National Weather Service has issued a serious warning about winds reaching up to 100 mph. These winds, known as Santa Ana winds, are expected to arrive on Monday. They could cause existing wildfires to spread quickly an

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Jan 20 2025SPORTS

Saquon's Words Before Jalen's Epic Run

Before Philadelphia Eagles running back Jalen Hurts took off for a jaw-dropping 78-yard run against the Los Angeles Rams, there was a moment worth revisiting. Saquon Barkley, another Eagles running back, was seen talking to Hurts just before the play. According to Barkley, he was simply querying Hur

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

When TikTok Turned Off Lights, Political Moves Began

TikTok decided to turn off its services early on a Sunday. This time, it wrote a special note for its frustrated users. It mentioned that it was fortunate to have President Trump work on a solution to bring TikTok back once he took office. TikTok has over 170 million fans in the US, but this message

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's Surprising Political Comeback

You might be surprised to learn that former President Donald Trump is making a comeback in the political world. Just a few years ago, many people thought his political career was over. But now, he's back in the spotlight, and some people are wondering if he could even become president again. Trump'

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Jan 20 2025BUSINESS

Stopping Private Profiteering in Healthcare

After the collapse of Steward Health Care, which led to the closure of two hospitals and the loss of patient lives, Massachusetts has taken a big step. A new law aims to keep private equity out of local healthcare. This isn't about banning private equity, but making sure they can't squeeze money out

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Jan 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Is Your Phone Making You a Social Hermit?

Are you tethered to your phone, tablet, or computer? Chances are, you spend more time staring at a screen than connecting with people face-to-face. Christine Rosen, author of "The Extinction of Experience, " worries that our widespread use of devices is making us lose out on vital human interactions

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Tech Billionaires' Sci-Fi Vision: The Trump Connection

You might have heard that tech billionaires, nicknamed the "broligarchs, " are cozying up to Donald Trump just to protect their business interests. While that's true to some extent, there's a deeper, sci-fi-inspired ideology at play. These billionaires, like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerber

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Burma's Religious Persecution: A Call for Global Action

Ever since the military coup in Burma, or Myanmar, in 2021, the country has been in a tough spot. The military took over, and things got really bad for many people. They're facing a major humanitarian crisis, with lots of people suffering. The military controls less than 20% of the country now, and

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