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Apr 23 2026OPINION

Has America lost its way as a global leader?

The idea that a superpower should ignore its own rules while criticizing others for doing the same raises serious questions. When China’s leader calls out hypocrisy in global law, it stings—especially when the U. S. , once seen as a beacon of justice, acts like a reckless power without consequences.

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Behind the Scenes of the Kennedy Center Makeover

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is about to close for two years starting this summer, and the public is getting its first real look at why. Officials claim the renovations are long overdue, pointing to crumbling infrastructure like broken cooling systems and rusted support beams.

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Apr 23 2026BUSINESS

Trump government offers Spirit Airlines a financial lifeline

A struggling airline known for its bright planes and rock-bottom fares could get a government rescue package. Officials are close to approving up to half a billion dollars in loans for Spirit Airlines, but in return they’ll receive warrants that give them a potential ownership stake. This deal follo

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Apr 22 2026POLITICS

Big Spending on War Machines: Where the Money Goes

The government just asked for $1. 5 trillion to fund the nation’s defense for the coming year—that’s the biggest jump in spending since World War II. While health care, schools, and roads often need cash, this plan puts billions toward ships, jets, and a high-tech missile shield called Golden Dome.

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Apr 21 2026EDUCATION

New Vision for Stockton’s Education School

The upcoming leadership change at Stockton School of Education signals a fresh direction for the institution. A seasoned educator, Ms. Fuentes will take on the role of dean, bringing years of teaching and administrative experience to the campus. Her appointment follows a search that highlighte

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Apr 21 2026POLITICS

Gas prices: Why official predictions keep changing

Officials keep giving different answers about when gas prices might drop. First they said weeks, then months, then maybe never before the election. Energy Secretary Chris Wright started with a confident \"weeks\" timeline in early March. By April, he called summer a \"very aggressive\" guess. Just d

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Apr 17 2026POLITICS

Politics, Faith, and Media: A Pentagon Briefing Gets Religious

Defense officials rarely bring sermons into press conferences, but Secretary Pete Hegseth made an exception last week. Speaking at the Pentagon, he compared journalists to Pharisees—religious leaders who, according to the Bible, opposed Jesus despite seeing his miracles. Hegseth argued that modern r

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

When U. S. Lawmakers Split Over Weapons to Israel

Senators just voted down two attempts to block $450 million in U. S. military gear heading to Israel. A coalition of Democrats pushed the measures, arguing the bulldozers and bombs end up harming civilians in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank. The votes failed 59-40 and 63-36—both short of the 60 nee

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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

A college board chair faces questions over truth in hiring process

A teachers' group at Mott Community College has filed a complaint saying the board chair gave conflicting statements about how the college hired its next president. The union claims the chair’s sworn testimony in December didn’t match what the board officially recorded months earlier. Official notes

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

School rules on transgender rights under fire from new federal changes

The federal government plans to drop previously agreed civil rights deals that protected transgender students in schools. These deals required schools to make sure transgender kids got fair treatment in classes and activities. Now, schools face a tough choice: follow the old agreements or stick with

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