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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Education Department's New Focus: Special Education Cases Take a Backseat

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights, traditionally focused on ensuring disability services in schools, has shifted gears under President Donald Trump. The office has paused thousands of ongoing cases to prioritize investigations aligned with the president’s political agenda. This shif

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Mar 11 2025EDUCATION

New Leader for Onalaska Schools

In a big move for the School District of Onalaska, the Board of Education has chosen Ben Barton to be the new superintendent. This decision came after a long and thorough search process. The process was led by the Wisconsin Association of School Boards. There were 12 strong candidates. The board mad

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Mar 11 2025EDUCATION

Shifting Focus: The Education Department's New Priorities

The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights has traditionally been a strong advocate for disability services in schools across America. However, under the current administration, its priorities have shifted dramatically. Instead of focusing on its core mission, the office has been redirected

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Mar 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking User Secrets in Virtual Worlds: The Power of Explainable XR

In the world of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR), understanding how users interact is a big deal. These technologies, often grouped under the term XR, create immersive environments that can be tricky to analyze. Traditional methods struggle with the complexity of

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Security Clearances: A Political Chess Game

The recent move by National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard to strip security clearances from top Biden officials and others involved in legal actions against Donald Trump has stirred up a political storm. Gabbard's decision targets key figures like Antony Blinken, Jake Sullivan, and Lisa Monac

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Mar 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Wendy Williams' Health Scare and Her Battle for Independence

Wendy Williams, a well-known media personality, recently had a health scare that led to her being rushed to the hospital from her assisted living facility in Midtown Manhattan. The fire department was called to the facility for a wellness check, and police officers responded to the 911 call about a

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Mar 11 2025POLITICS

Foreign Aid Overhaul: What Happens Now?

The Trump administration has made a big move. They've decided to cancel 83% of U. S. foreign aid contracts. This means 5, 200 out of 6, 200 contracts are no longer active. The remaining 1, 000 will be managed by the State Department, which recently took over the U. S. Agency for International Develo

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Mar 11 2025CRIME

The Truth About the Menendez Brothers: A Look at the Controversial Resentencing Case

The Los Angeles County district attorney has made it clear that he does not support the Menendez brothers' bid for resentencing. Lyle and Erik Menendez, who admitted to killing their parents in Beverly Hills in 1989, are currently serving life sentences without the possibility of parole. The distric

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Mar 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

John Mulaney's Star-Studded First Episode

John Mulaney is kicking off his new live show, Everybody's Live, with a diverse and unexpected lineup of guests. The show, set to air on Wednesday, March 12th at 7 PM PT, features a mix of celebrities from different fields. Michael Keaton, known for his roles in iconic movies like "Batman" and "Bird

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Mar 11 2025EDUCATION

Can Massachusetts Keep Its Education System Strong?

Education is a big deal in Massachusetts. The state is known for having one of the best education systems in the country. But, there are some big changes happening at the federal level that could affect how things run. The federal government has been talking about shutting down the Departme

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