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Nov 20 2025LIFESTYLE

Living Off the Land: The Realities of Hunter-Gatherer Life

Living off the land is not as simple as it sounds. Many people dream of this lifestyle, but it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Let's break down the challenges. First, you need a place to live. If you own land, you have to pay taxes. If you don't, you might have to ask someone if you can stay on th

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Nov 20 2025EDUCATION

How Much Do NJ School Bosses Really Earn?

School leaders in New Jersey are making some serious cash. The latest numbers show that while most superintendents saw a small pay bump, a few are raking in over $300, 000 a year. Norma Fernandez, who runs Jersey City Public Schools, tops the list with a salary of $322, 272. She's been with the dis

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Nov 20 2025EDUCATION

Middletown School Boss Fired Over Paperwork Blunder

A big change happened in Middletown's schools. The superintendent, Alberto Vázquez Matos, got fired. This wasn't about his recent DUI trouble in Florida. Instead, it was because he forgot to renew his superintendent license with the state. The school board met in private for almost two hours. After

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Nov 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Endangered Species Protections: A Shift in Policy

The Trump administration has recently suggested changes to the rules that protect endangered species. These changes aim to loosen the regulations that were strengthened under the Biden administration. The goal is to make things easier for businesses, as Trump has often criticized what he sees as exc

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Nov 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Twins Alice and Ellen Kessler Choose Assisted Suicide at 89

Alice and Ellen Kessler, the famous twin sisters, passed away on Monday at their home in Gruenwald, Germany. They were 89 years old. The twins, who became stars in the 1950s, had been planning this for over a year. They contacted the German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS) to help them. The police i

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Crackdown on Crime: What's Happening in High-Crime Cities?

A big meeting is happening soon. It's about how the Trump team is trying to fix crime in certain cities. These cities are run by Democrats. The group in charge of the meeting says these cities have rules that let crime grow too much. This isn't the first time the Trump team has stepped in. Earlier

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's Unexpected Shift on Skilled Immigration

President Donald Trump, known for his tough stance on immigration, recently surprised many by advocating for the entry of skilled immigrants into the U. S. He believes these immigrants can train American workers in high-tech industries, a move he insists aligns with his "Make America Great Again" (M

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

A Judge's Strong Words: A Clash Over Texas' Redrawn Maps

In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad

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Nov 20 2025EDUCATION

What If All Americans Took the Citizenship Test?

The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently introduced a tougher civics test for immigrants seeking citizenship. This test now includes more challenging questions, such as naming five of America's original states and explaining the significance of the Federalist Papers. While this might

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Nov 20 2025EDUCATION

Teaching Religion in Northern Ireland Schools: A Big Change Ahead

A recent court decision in the UK has shaken up how religion is taught in Northern Ireland's schools. It all started when two parents, who are humanist and not religious, questioned the way their daughter's school was teaching Christianity. They felt it was being presented as the only truth, without

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