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Apr 07 2025SPORTS

South Sudanese Students Face Uncertain Future

A recent policy change by the U. S. government has put South Sudanese students, including a star basketball player, in a tough spot. The U. S. government has decided to cancel all visas for South Sudanese citizens. This decision came after the South Sudanese government failed to take back its citize

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Apr 07 2025EDUCATION

Unfair Fates: Students Losing Status Over Minor Infractions

It was a regular night when Lisa received a puzzling email from her university. The message stated that her record in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, or SEVIS, had been terminated. This news was confusing and alarming. Lisa was just a month away from graduating from the Universi

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Apr 07 2025HEALTH

Racial Bias, Neighborhood Struggles, and Breast Cancer Outcomes

The United States has a long history of racial inequality. This has led to a situation where Black Americans often find themselves living in areas that lack resources. These neighborhoods are typically marked by poverty, limited access to quality healthcare, and fewer educational opportunities. This

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

South Sudanese Visa Holders Face Sudden Restrictions

The Trump administration has made a bold move. It has decided to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese citizens. This decision came after the transitional government of South Sudan failed to promptly accept its citizens being deported from the United States. The Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, a

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

Why States Are Facing Off Over Supreme Court Elections

State Supreme Court elections have turned into major political showdowns. These contests have become increasingly expensive and heated, drawing in big money and national figures. The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race, for example, saw a staggering $100 million in campaign spending. This trend isn'

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Apr 06 2025SPORTS

Duke's Basketball Star Faces Uncertain Future

A young basketball sensation from Duke University is in a tough spot. Khaman Maluach, a freshman center for the Duke Blue Devils, might have to leave the country. This is because of a new rule from the State Department. The rule targets people from South Sudan who have visas to stay in the US. This

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Apr 05 2025BUSINESS

Winter's Warmth: A Chill for Local Businesses

The winter season in Wisconsin usually brings a flurry of activity to the state's economy. However, recent warmer winters have left many businesses struggling. This shift in weather patterns has led to a push for a new law to help these businesses stay afloat. Businesses that depend on winter activ

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Apr 05 2025POLITICS

Space Billionaire's Big Role: What's Next for NASA?

The Senate is set to grill Jared Isaacman, a wealthy entrepreneur, on April 9. They will decide if he should take the helm at NASA. Isaacman, who made his fortune as the head of Shift4, a payment processing company, has already been to space twice. He paid for these trips himself, using SpaceX's roc

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Apr 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Pixel Weather's Missing Map: Users Left in the Cold

Google's Pixel Weather app has been through some changes. A favorite feature, the Weather map, has suddenly disappeared. This map was a hit because it showed a 6-hour rain forecast for many places. It was especially handy for users in the US, UK, and most of Europe. The map gave real-time, visual we

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Apr 04 2025WEATHER

Extreme Weather: A Test of Preparedness and Resilience

The National Weather Service has issued a serious alert. A huge storm system is moving through the South and Midwest. This storm is expected to bring heavy rain and flooding. This is not a brief storm. It is a long-lasting event. The threat to people and property is real. The storm has already caus

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