SUMMER MCKESSON

Nov 23 2025POLITICS

FBI's Kash Patel: Is He Overusing Taxpayer Resources?

Kash Patel, the current FBI director, has come under fire for his use of government resources. This includes using SWAT teams to protect his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, during her performances. Wilkins, an aspiring country singer, sang the national anthem at the NRA's annual convention in Atlanta. Patel ordered a SWAT team from the local FBI field office to protect h...

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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

A Professor's Fight: Was Texas A&M Fair?

A professor at Texas A&M University is back in the spotlight after a committee said the school made a mistake by firing her. The professor, Melissa McCoul, was let go earlier this year after a video of her class went viral. In the video, a student questioned a lesson about gender identity. The committee found that the university did not follow the right steps to fir...

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Nov 23 2025CRIME

Unlocking Secrets: DOJ Pushes for Epstein Grand Jury Files

The Justice Department is back at it, trying to get their hands on some old grand jury records tied to Jeffrey Epstein. They've asked a Florida court to make these files public, saying a new law called the Epstein Transparency Act pretty much forces their hand. This isn't their first rodeo. Back in the summer, they tried to get similar records unsealed in both New Y...

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Texas's Redistricting Map: A Supreme Court Interruption

The Supreme Court recently stepped in, halting a lower court's decision that suggested Texas's new congressional map might be racially biased. This temporary block, signed by Justice Samuel Alito, will stay in effect for a few days while the court decides if the Republican-friendly map can be used in the upcoming midterm elections. The conservative-leaning Supreme C...

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Nov 23 2025EDUCATION

Nursing Degrees Take a Hit: New Loan Rules Spark Concern

New rules from the U. S. Department of Education have stirred up a storm. Nursing degrees are no longer classified as "professional" degrees. This change, along with the end of a key loan program, has nursing groups up in arms. The changes come under President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act. " They affect how students, especially those pursuing advanced ...

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Nov 23 2025SPORTS

Staten Island's Baseball Legend Deserves Hall of Fame Spot

Fran Hirschy's name might not ring a bell for everyone, but in the world of Staten Island sports, he's a towering figure. From his early days in Little League to his coaching career, Hirschy has left an indelible mark. His journey started young, dominating the Little League scene and setting records that still stand today. He was even featured in Sports Illustrated a...

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Nov 22 2025LIFESTYLE

Heavenly Pets and Human Hearts: A Journey of Love and Self-Discovery

Up in the sky, a star shines bright, but it's not just any star. To one person, it's a cozy spot where their beloved pets and family members hang out, all crammed together, smiling and wagging their tails. This isn't just a star; it's a tiny dot of comfort, a place to look up and feel connected to those who are no longer around. It's been 30 years, and the star still...

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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

A Mall's Fight to Kick Out a VR Gaming Venue

Destiny USA, a huge mall in Syracuse, New York, is in a legal battle with a virtual reality gaming company. The mall wants to evict Zero Latency, a VR gaming venue, because its lease ended a while ago. The mall says Zero Latency should have left by the end of summer, but the company is still there. Zero Latency opened in May 2023 and offers immersive gaming experien...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

The Unexpected Detention: Legal Residents Caught in the Crossfire

In the summer of 2023, Jemmy Jimenez Rosa and her family took a trip to Cancún. On their return to Boston, things took a dramatic turn. Ms. Rosa, a lawful permanent resident since childhood, was detained by Customs and Border Protection. She was separated from her American citizen family and placed in a detention cell. Her husband's requests to bring her necessary me...

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Nov 21 2025POLITICS

What's the Deal with the Epstein Files?

In a swift move, the Epstein Files Transparency Act sailed through Congress and was signed into law by Trump. This law orders the Justice Department to release all classified records from the federal investigations into Epstein's activities, without any standard checks to verify the information. Some politicians, like Rep. Thomas Massie, are quite proud of this act....

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