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Mar 13 2025EDUCATION

Schools in Turmoil: Big Changes at the Department of Education

The U. S. Department of Education is in for a big shakeup. Over 1, 300 jobs are being cut, and about 600 more employees have already left voluntarily. This means nearly half the department's workforce is gone. These employees were crucial. They made sure federal money went to schools in need and stu

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Shingles Shots: What Matters Most to Older Adults in South Korea

In South Korea, shingles is becoming more common, and the population is aging. This means that more older adults are at risk. To help with this, researchers wanted to know what older adults and their adult children think about getting the shingles vaccine. They asked 800 people, including those who

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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Chelsea Handler's Funny Business at the Awards

In recent comedic event, Chelsea Handler didn't miss the opportunity to crack a few jokes at the expense of some well-known names at the Critics Choice Awards. This was her second time hosting the event. Her jokes including some recent big story oddities, such as the ongoing back and forth between J

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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Showdown of the Stars

The 30th Critics Choice Awards kicked off Friday at Los Angeles' Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The event, delayed twice due to the devastating L. A. wildfires, is a big deal in the entertainment world. Chelsea Handler will host the festivities. Conclave, a Focus Features drama, and Universal's Wick

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Feb 08 2025OPINION

Money Shutdown: Schools' Big Win

In a surprising move, President Trump is expected to shut down the Department of Education. Some Democrats are up in arms about this decision. This department was created in 1979 as a political favor by President Jimmy Carter to the National Education Association, the biggest teachers' union in the

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Feb 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood Hits Red Carpet for the Big 2023 Gift

Fame buzzed all over Hollywood for The 30th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Friday. It crossed into the best filmmaking and television honour scene at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. The star brighter planets Cynthia Erivo, Angelina Jolie, and Sarah Michelle Gellar were first tre

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Texas Senate:Decision Time for School Choice

The Texas Senate could really shake things up when they vote on a bill with a $1 billion dollar plan to finance private education. This bill, known as a voucher scheme, is taking the lawmakers by storm. The precise details makes it seem like the state will create an education savings fund for new

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Feb 01 2025POLITICS

The Educational Chess Game

There is a strong political tug-of-war unfolding regarding education reforms. President Donald Trump has been making waves with his recent executive orders aimed at transforming the education landscape. These orders are specifically geared towards fostering educational choice and empowermen

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Texas Lawmakers Push for Big Changes: What to Watch

Texas state senators have big plans for the upcoming legislative session. They're focusing on key issues. These include property tax cuts and new programs for schools. They've also turned their attention towards issues such as restrictions around THC products derived from hemp. At the top

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Jan 17 2025HEALTH

Why Aren't More Men in China Using HIV Prevention Pills?

Guess what? There's a super effective pill called PrEP that can protect against HIV. But in China, only about a quarter of men who have sex with men (MSM) are using it. Why is that? A study dug into this by asking MSM what would make PrEP more appealing. Turns out, price matters a lot. If it was fre

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