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Jan 08 2025EDUCATION

School Board Set to Vote on Major Improvement Projects

In Charleston County, the school district's finance committee recently met and backed a plan to revamp several schools. The committee voted to reallocate $14. 6 million from leftover funds of a one-cent sales tax program. This amount, part of a total $37. 4 million, will be used for five major proje

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Trudeau Steps Down: What's Next for Canada's Liberals?

When Justin Trudeau, Canada's 23rd prime minister, decided to step down, many were not surprised. He had promised big changes back in 2015, like fighting climate change, improving Indigenous relations, and updating the voting system. But over time, his popularity dropped. Members of his own Liberal

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

Falls from Heights: A Common Cause of Injuries and How AI Can Help

Falling from heights is a serious health issue that often leads to multiple injuries. It's one of the top causes of severe trauma. Doctors find it tough to figure out how severe these injuries are when patients first arrive. Knowing how often these injuries happen and what makes them worse can help

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: The Unconventional President Comes Home

Former President Jimmy Carter isn't your typical Washington insider, and the feeling is mutual. He's heading back to the nation's capital this Tuesday, not for a celebration of his presidency, but for an official recognition after his life. The grand ceremony is more about following procedures than

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

Visiting Jimmy Carter's Remains: What You Need to Know

Jimmy Carter, the longest-living U. S. president, will be lying in state at the U. S. Capitol's Rotunda from Tuesday, January 7, to Thursday, January 9. Visitors in the D. C. area can pay their respects during specific times on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Capitol will be closed for a private service

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Jan 07 2025HEALTH

How Double Knee Surgery Boosts Athletes' Comebacks

What if going under the knife once wasn't enough to bounce back from a knee injury? A new study looked into how dual surgery—fixing the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and adding anterolateral ligament reconstruction (ALLR)—compared to just mending the ACL. They checked how quickly athletes returne

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Jan 07 2025POLITICS

The Life and Legacy of Jean-Marie Le Pen

Jean-Marie Le Pen, a significant figure in France's far-right political scene, has passed away at 96. Born in Brittany, Le Pen's life was filled with controversy and political milestones. He started as a young law student and became France's youngest lawmaker in 1956. In 1972, he founded the Nationa

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Jan 07 2025SPORTS

Moving On After Mayo: Patriots Face New Challenges

The New England Patriots' locker room was addressed by team owner Robert Kraft after the abrupt firing of head coach Jerod Mayo. This sudden change happened just before the end of the regular season, which saw the team finish with a disappointing 4-13 record, matching their performance from the prev

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

Job Market Pause: Why Fewer People Are Quitting

The job market, often called the “Great Stay, ” is showing signs of slowing down. In November, the number of people quitting their jobs fell to below 3. 1 million, the lowest since the pandemic's peak. The latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey also shows hiring has hit a decade low. This sug

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Jan 07 2025CRIME

Unexpected Discovery: Bodies Found in JetBlue Plane's Landing Gear

Imagine the surprise when two bodies were found stowed away in the landing gear of a JetBlue plane parked at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The grim discovery happened during a routine inspection late Monday night, after the flight had landed from New York's John F. Kennedy Interna

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