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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Biden's Education Department: Mass Loan Forgiveness Scheme or Legal Farce?

In a brazen power play that reeks of desperation ahead of the midterms, President Biden is trying to bypass Congress and sneakily forgive nearly $147 billion in student loans through his Education Department. Seven Republican-led states are crying foul, suing the administration for what they claim

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

A School Shooting in Georgia: Reacting, Reflecting, and Rethinking

A school shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has left at least four dead and 30 injured, including a special education math teacher who survived after being shot in the foot and hip. While the shooter, believed to be as young as 14, is in custody, this tragedy raises many critical question

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Student Loan Forgiveness: The Debt That Won't Disappear

Imagine this scenario: You're a bright-eyed student, eager to get your degree and start building the life you've always dreamed of. So you take out loans to attend a for-profit college that promises big things but delivers little more than mountains of debt and worthless credentials. Sound like a ni

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Another School Shooting: Are We REALLY Doing Enough?

A 14-year-old boy tragically took the lives of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in Georgia. This event, just another in a long line of school shootings, begs the question: how many more tragedies must occur before we truly address this issue? The US Secretary of Education, Mi

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Stray Bullet in a Classroom: Is School Really Safe?

A Bronx middle school teacher was struck by a stray bullet in his sixth-floor classroom, just a day before the new school year began. Jhairo Colon, a special education teacher, was setting up his classroom when he heard a pop and felt a sting. He didn't know what hit him at first, but then the pai

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

Post Office Run Turns Nightmarish:A Hate Crime in Quincy

John Sullivan, a 78-year-old man, found himself facing serious consequences after a seemingly ordinary trip to the post office turned into a terrifying ordeal for an Asian American family. Imagine going about your day, only to be confronted with hateful words and violent threats. That's exactly wh

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Willful Ignorance or Duty Denied? The Legal Battle Over Election Certification

In a brazen display of defiance against the very foundation of democracy, Robert Froman, a Kalamazoo County Board of Canvassers member, has openly declared his refusal to certify the 2024 presidential election results if they mirror those of the controversial 2020 race. His audacious remarks, which

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Sep 06 2024CRIME

Road Rage Gone Wrong: When Words Turn Violent and a Hate Crime Charges

A Quincy man, 78-year-old John Sullivan, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for a shocking incident involving a confrontation with an Asian family. But what exactly happened, and what does this case tell us about hate crimes in our society? Imagine this: You're standing with your family outsid

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Is This the Future of Women's Sports? Sabalenka's Coach Sparks Debate

Aryna Sabalenka's fitness coach, Jason Stacy, recently sported a hat from the brand 'XX-XY Athletics' during the US Open. This brand has a controversial mission to 'protect women's sports and spaces.' The controversy stems from the phrase 'Everyone watches women's sports,' which tech entrepreneur

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Sports Legends Rewritten: Ripken's Record and More Mind-Bending Moments

Cal Ripken just broke Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games played, but is that really the whole story? Let's dig deeper into this feat and other legendary sports moments. First off, kudos to Ripken for his incredible dedication - playing in over 2000 straight games is no small feat! But le

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