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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Trump's New Demand: Abolish the Debt Ceiling

Just hours ago, former President Donald Trump stirred up more chaos in Congress. He rejected a deal to keep the government running and demanded that lawmakers increase the nation's borrowing limit. Now, he's changed his tune again. Trump told NBC News he wants to scrap the debt ceiling altogether. "

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Dec 14 2024EDUCATION

Dispute Arrives: School Board's Role in CTU Talks Questioned

Alderman Gilbert Villegas recently sent a letter to Illinois state authorities, expressing concerns about school board members' involvement in ongoing teacher contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). The letter, delivered to Attorney General Kwame Raoul and State Superintendent T

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Dec 14 2024EDUCATION

Chicago Schools Face Financial Warning

The credit ratings company S&P has issued a warning to Chicago Public Schools (CPS). They said how the district manages its upcoming contract with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) will impact its financial health for years to come. CPS needs to either find more money or cut costs. If they don't, the

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Dec 09 2024SPORTS

Baseball's Biggest Surprise: How the Mets Snatched Juan Soto

Believe it or not, the New York Mets have become the proud owners of baseball superstar Juan Soto. At just 26, Soto has bagged a massive 15-year, $765 million deal. This isn't just big news—it's a game-changer for the MLB! Soto's mega-deal tops Shohei Ohtani's $700 million contract with the LA Dodge

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Dec 09 2024POLITICS

Trump Calls on China to End Ukraine War

Former U. S. President Donald Trump has urged China to help stop the war in Ukraine. He made this call just a day after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris. Trump suggested an immediate ceasefire and negotiations, arguing that too many lives are being lost. He believes that

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Dec 08 2024SPORTS

Micah Parsons and Others Back Mike McCarthy

Not long ago, it seemed like the end of the season, Coach Mike McCarthy's contract, and the Cowboys hiring a new coach were certainties. But two wins have changed the game. Now, key players are voicing their support for McCarthy. Quarterback Dak Prescott said he fully backs McCarthy, and linebacker

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Dec 07 2024POLITICS

WHY UKRAINE'S FIGHT MATTERS TO THE WORLD

The war in Ukraine is more than just a fight between two countries. It's about whether we, as a world, care about a country's right to exist. Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, sees Ukraine as part of Russia. He believes he's winning and will accept nothing less than Ukraine's surrender. Ukraine, on t

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Dec 02 2024BUSINESS

Volkswagen Workers Strike: The Battle Over Wages and Jobs

On Monday, Volkswagen workers in Germany put down their tools to protest. Nine factories were affected, with workers either stopping work for demonstrations or cutting shifts short. Banners with slogans like "strike ready" and "warning strikes — our right" were seen. This followed a warning from Tho

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Nov 29 2024ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Talks: Hope and Hurdles in Busan

After years of gridlock, there's finally a glimmer of hope in international plastic treaty talks. A large group of countries is pushing hard for a production cap to be included in the treaty. But not everyone is on board, and some nations are trying to water down the agreement. The talks in Busan, S

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Nov 27 2024EDUCATION

Unlocking Classrooms: Marblehead and Teachers Reach Deal, Ending Strike

After a grueling two-week strike, Marblehead students will finally be back in class on Wednesday. The town and its educators agreed on a tentative contract, though the specifics are still under wraps. This strike, part of several recent teacher walkouts on Massachusetts' North Shore, had left over 2

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