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Sep 16 2024EDUCATION

The School-to-Prison Pipeline: A Persistent Problem for Black Students

The school year can be a transformative time for students, filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and development. However, for many Black students, the experience is marred by harsh discipline and the threat of expulsion. Despite efforts to reform the system, the disparities persist, and t

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Sep 15 2024OPINION

The Power of Black Mental Health: Simone Biles' Journey to Healing

Simone Biles, the renowned gymnast, has been open about her struggles with mental health, and her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of prioritizing our well-being. As someone who has been in the public eye for most of her life, Biles has faced immense pressure to perform at an elite lev

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The CEO's Contempt: A Battle for Transparency

In a bold move, Sen. Bernie Sanders has threatened to pursue contempt charges against Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre if he fails to appear at a hearing on Thursday, despite being issued a subpoena. The controversy surrounds de la Torre's alleged mismanagement of the hospital chain, which

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Sep 15 2024SPORTS

Sports Frenzy Interrupted: DirecTV and Disney Networks Go Dark

The sports world was thrown into chaos when ESPN and Disney networks went dark on DirecTV, leaving fans high and dry during a busy night for sports. For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Open tennis tournament was interrupted by a carriage dispute between the two parties. The impasse not only af

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Sep 15 2024EDUCATION

Lost Education, Lost Childhood: Gaza's Children Pay the Price of War

CNN — Multicolored posters, white streamers and Palestinian flags made of paper decorate a tent in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza. School rucksacks stuffed with clothes, small pillows and floral blankets are strewn on the floor. More than a dozen girls and boys sit cross-legged inside a makeshift class

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Sep 15 2024CRIME

The Unraveling of a Tragedy: Unpicking the Threads of a Georgia School Shooting

As the nation grapples with the 45th school shooting of the year, the latest tragedy to unfold in Georgia serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of gun violence. The release of 911 and police dispatch records provides a chilling glimpse into the events that unfolded at Apalachee

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

What Happens When Billionaire Mice and Satellite Cowboys Reach a Truce?

The dust has finally settled on the highly publicized dispute between Disney and DirecTV. After nearly two weeks of blackout, the two parties have reached a tentative agreement to restore Disney's entertainment, sports, and news channels to DirecTV's lineup. But let's take a closer look at this deal

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Sep 15 2024BUSINESS

Endgame: DirecTV and Disney Reach Deal to End ESPN, ABC Blackout

The 13-day blackout between DirecTV and Disney came to an end early Saturday, restoring ESPN, ABC stations, and other Disney-owned channels for over 10 million DirecTV subscribers. But how did we get here? Let's take a step back and examine the lead-up to this contentious contract dispute. It all b

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Great Escape: Philippines Makes a Run for It in the Disputed South China Sea

In a move that has sent shockwaves across the region, the Philippines has withdrawn its coastguard ship, the Teresa Magbanua, from the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea. The vessel had been stationed at the reef since April, but was forced to return to port after a months-long stand-off w

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Sep 15 2024LIFESTYLE

Preparations Under Way for a Safe and Merry Mexican Independence Day in Chicago

As the city gears up for its first-ever Mexican Independence Day festival, the question on everyone's mind is: are we ready for the crowds? With tens of thousands expected to converge on downtown Chicago, the city's authorities are taking no chances. Plow trucks are on standby, ready to block off ro

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