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Dec 10 2025EDUCATION

A Charter School in Trouble: What Went Wrong?

Montgomery County's only charter school, the MECCA Business Learning Institute (MBLI), is in hot water. Just a few months after it opened, the school is facing serious trouble. The county's education officials are considering shutting it down. Why? They say the school broke some important rules. Fi

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Australia's Big Move: Social Media Lockout for Teens

Australia has made a bold move by banning social media for users under 16. This is the first time any country has done this. Many popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are now removing accounts of users who are too young. If they don't follow the rules, they could face huge fines.

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Behind the Scenes: US Prepares for a Post-Maduro Venezuela

The US government is secretly working on plans for what might happen if Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro steps down. This isn't just about moving troops around; it's about figuring out what comes next if Maduro leaves, whether he goes willingly or is forced out. Inside the White House, different

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

FDA Puts Abortion Pill Review on Hold Until After Elections

The FDA has decided to postpone a safety review of the abortion drug mifepristone until after the midterm elections. This delay was requested by FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, despite earlier claims that the review was actively underway. The Health and Human Services Department has stated that their

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Dec 09 2025WEATHER

Weather Service Struggles to Rebuild After Staff Cuts

The National Weather Service is in a tough spot. They're trying to hire back staff after big cuts, but it's not going fast enough. Right now, they're short on people, especially as winter storms are coming. The Weather Service got permission to hire 450 new people after about 550 were let go earlie

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Faith, Politics, and the Clash of Values

Senator Raphael Warnock, a Baptist pastor and Georgia Democrat, recently took to social media to criticize President Donald Trump's policies. He argued that these policies go against the teachings of the Bible, especially when it comes to helping the poor. Warnock pointed out that the Bible has many

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Locker Room Debate: Schools, Students, and the Law

The U. S. Department of Justice has taken a stand against a Virginia school board. They say the board is violating students' rights. The issue? A policy allowing a transgender student to use the boys' locker room. Some boys complained. The school board punished them. Now, the Justice Department says

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Dec 09 2025EDUCATION

Graduate Degrees in Accounting Face Funding Hurdles

The Education Department has stirred up controversy by redefining which graduate degrees qualify as "professional" for federal student loans. Accounting degrees were notably left off the list, alongside other fields like nursing, engineering, and architecture. This decision could significantly impac

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Building Homes, Bridging Divides: A Fresh Look at Housing Reform

In the U. S. , finding a place to live is getting harder. Many people struggle to pay rent or buy a home. This is not just a personal problem; it affects the whole economy. Lawmakers from different parties are starting to agree on solutions. They know that having a stable home helps people work bet

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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

More Countries Join U. S. Travel Restrictions List

The U. S. government is planning to add more than 30 countries to its travel restrictions list. This comes after a recent incident where a man from Afghanistan was accused of shooting two National Guard members. The current list already includes 19 countries, and the new additions will likely be ann

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