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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Italy's Top Court Sides with Salvini in Migrant Case

Italy's highest court has backed a lower court's decision to clear Matteo Salvini, the country's transport minister and leader of the League party, of charges related to a 2019 migrant standoff. The Supreme Court's ruling means Salvini cannot be tried again for the same incident. The case dates bac

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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

School Days Shortened: A New Plan for Southern Boone County

Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Global Team-Up for Next-Gen Jet: Who's Next to Join?

Italy's defence chief recently hinted that more countries might soon hop on board the GCAP jet project. This isn't just any jet—it's a high-tech, next-gen fighter set to debut around 2035. Right now, Italy, Britain, and Japan are the main players, but Germany, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Canada are

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Dec 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Southern Asia's Stormy Struggle: Understanding the Recent Floods

Southern Asia is grappling with severe floods that have taken a heavy toll. Over 1, 200 lives have been lost, and many more are still unaccounted for. Millions have been forced from their homes, struggling to cope with the aftermath. The hardest-hit countries are Indonesia and Sri Lanka. In Sri Lan

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Nov 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech-Savvy Farming: How Data is Making Beef Tastier

Southern University is using technology to raise healthier and tastier beef. This isn't just about cows; it's about using data to improve food quality. Researchers are using a special pill with sensors to monitor the health of calves. This pill tracks important details like heart rate, temperature,

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Nov 30 2025HEALTH

Uncovering Real-World Bladder Cancer Care in Italy

Italy has been lagging in understanding how muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) affects patients in everyday life. Unlike lab experiments, this is about real patients and real treatments. Researchers turned to administrative databases to gather information on patient characteristics and treatment

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Nov 29 2025WEATHER

Wisconsin Braces for Weekend Snow Chaos

Southern Wisconsin is in for a snowy weekend, with many towns and cities calling for snow emergencies. This means no parking on streets, so people need to find other spots for their cars. In Beloit, the snow emergency starts Saturday afternoon and ends Sunday noon. If you leave your car on the stre

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Nov 27 2025CRIME

Italy Takes a Stand Against Femicide

Italy has made a bold move to tackle violence against women. Lawmakers from all sides came together to pass a new law. This law makes femicide a specific crime in Italy's legal system. Femicide refers to the murder of women due to gender-based violence. Those found guilty of this crime can now face

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Italy's Digital Payment Platform Set for Major Shift

Italy is on the brink of a significant change in its digital payment landscape. The government is close to finalizing a deal to sell its popular e-payment service, PagoPa, to two state-owned companies. This move is part of Italy's broader strategy to modernize and consolidate its digital assets. Th

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Italy's Mixed Steps on Women's Rights

Italy's government is taking steps to improve women's rights, but not without some setbacks. Recently, the Senate delayed a bill that would make it clear that sex without consent is rape. This bill was supposed to be a big deal, as it would update Italy's old laws that only consider rape if there's

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