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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Chicago Schools Get a Reprieve Until 2027

In a big decision, the Chicago Board of Education voted to stop school closures until January 2027. This vote comes after a tough month where the district was accused of planning secret school closures. The fate of CEO Pedro Martinez's job was also questioned. On Thursday, the board focused on the p

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Trump’s New Crypto Vision: A Bold Plan for the U. S. ?

Imagine a future where Bitcoin is as essential to the U.S. as steel once was. That's what former President Donald Trump suggested at a recent Bitcoin conference in Nashville. He believes that the country should lead the crypto game and not just keep up with China. One of his plans, if reelected, wou

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

Crypto Scam Hits Play Store: What You Need to Know

A sneaky app called WalletConnect appeared in the Google Play Store. It looked like a real crypto wallet, but it was actually a scam. The app had over 10,000 downloads before people started noticing something fishy. Around 150 users lost their cryptocurrency because they trusted this fake app too mu

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Oct 06 2024FINANCE

What's up with Moo Deng and her new crypto?

You know how sometimes things just happen because they can? Well, that’s what happened with Moo Deng. She’s a cute little pygmy hippo from Thailand who suddenly has her own cryptocurrency. Let's break this down! Imagine you have something really popular, like a viral video or a cute animal. Now, ad

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Little Voices, Big Lessons: Kids in Preschool Vote!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a little voter? In preschools around the world, kids as young as 3 are learning about democracy. At the ACCA Child Development Center, for example, these tiny tykes cast their votes on fun things like their favorite PAW Patrol character or what they want t

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Chicago Board Members Step Down: How This Affects Kids and Schools

In a sudden turn of events, a bunch of members from the Chicago Board of Education have decided to call it quits. Parents are scratching their heads, wondering what's going on behind the scenes and if there's any political meddling at play. The timing is pretty questionable since there's an importan

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

What’s Next for Staten Island’s Vampires?

The final season trailer for "What We Do in the Shadows" is out! This mockumentary series about a group of vampires living in Staten Island wraps up soon. The show stars Harvey Guillén, Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Mark Proksch, and Kristen Schaal, based on Taika Waititi’s 2014 film.

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

Police Investigate Mackenzie Death, Search for Suspect Drake Matthew Kerr

Imagine waking up to the sound of gunshots in your neighborhood. That's what residents of Centennial Drive in Mackenzie experienced on September 29, 2024. When police arrived at a home on this quiet street, they found a man from Fort St. James had lost his life. The BC RCMP North District Major Cri

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

Who Is Hansel Esparragoza and Why Is He in Trouble?

Hansel Esparragoza, a 37-year-old man from Staten Island, is facing some serious charges. On September 13, he allegedly punched an elderly woman on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. This isn't his first time in trouble with the law. In fact, he has 21 prior arrests and was out on bail for two other

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Naked Gun Reboot: What's Taking So Long?

Have you heard? The much-anticipated reboot of the classic comedy film The Naked Gun has hit a small snag. Paramount Pictures recently announced that the movie, which was supposed to be released on July 18, 2025, is now pushed back by just two weeks to August 1. Don't worry, it's still coming your w

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