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Jan 05 2026EDUCATION

State Lawmakers Eye Big Changes for Colleges in 2026

State lawmakers are back at work, and colleges might be in for some big changes. Here are six key issues they will likely tackle this year. First up, diversity policies are under fire. More states might ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. These bans could aff

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Jan 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Global Wins: Identity, History, and Nature

People around the world are getting better access to official IDs. The World Bank's latest report shows that the number of people without any form of ID has dropped. In 2025, it was 800 million. That's a big drop from 2021 when it was 850 million. And way better than 2017 when over 1 billion people

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Jan 05 2026EDUCATION

Trump's Education Shake-Up: What's Next?

Trump's education policies have caused quite a stir. Schools and universities are feeling the pressure. The administration has launched over 120 investigations into higher education institutions and dozens into K-12 schools. This has led to some schools changing their policies on diversity, admissio

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

The Man Who Made Friends Across the Aisle

Dick Schulze, a staunch conservative from Pennsylvania, was a rare politician who could make friends on both sides of the aisle. He passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy of respect and bipartisan cooperation. People who knew him well remembered his ability to disagree without being disagreeable

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Why Is Trump So Keen on Greenland?

Denmark's leader, Mette Frederiksen, has asked U. S. President Donald Trump to stop making threats about taking over Greenland. This comes after Trump said in an interview that the U. S. needs Greenland for defense. Frederiksen made it clear that the U. S. has no right to take over Greenland or any

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Gaza Tensions Flare Up Again: What's Happening?

In a recent turn of events, three Palestinians lost their lives in separate clashes with Israeli forces in Khan Younis, a city in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Among the victims was a young boy of 15 years, a fisherman, and another man. The incidents took place in different areas, some of whi

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Trump's Gambit: Can Threats Shape Venezuela's Future?

The U. S. has a new strategy in Venezuela. After removing President Nicolas Maduro, the Trump administration is trying to pressure his inner circle. They hope to make them cooperate by threatening more military action. This is a risky plan. It's not clear if it will work. The U. S. is also trying t

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Ontario Health Workers Take a Stand Against Office Return

Workers at Ontario Health atHome have been doing their jobs remotely for years. This setup has been working well for both the employees and the people who need their services. But now, the government wants them to go back to the office. This is causing problems because there isn't enough space for e

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Jan 05 2026SCIENCE

Cleaning Up Our Food: A New Way to Detect Harmful Chemicals

Scientists have created a new material that can help detect harmful chemicals in our food. This material is a type of polymer, which is a big molecule made up of many smaller molecules. The polymer is porous, meaning it has tiny holes that can trap and hold onto other molecules. In this case, the po

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Riding into Trouble: The E-Bike Dilemma

New York City's streets are buzzing with e-bikes, but not in a good way. These speedy machines are causing chaos, and the city is struggling to keep up. E-bikes are now a major part of the city's transportation scene, but they're also a big part of the problem. They zoom down sidewalks, ignore traff

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