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Dec 09 2025CRIME

AI Tech Smuggling: A High-Stakes Game of Cat and Mouse

A recent case has put the spotlight on the illegal movement of advanced technology across borders. Three individuals are now facing serious charges for their roles in a scheme to send high-tech AI chips from the U. S. to China without proper authorization. The main player in this drama is a Texas-b

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Franklin the Turtle: A Unlikely Political Mascot

Franklin the Turtle, a beloved children's character, has found himself in the middle of a political storm. The Trump administration has been using images of Franklin in various contexts, much to the dismay of the character's publisher. The Department of Health and Human Services recently posted an

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Letitia James: No Indictment, But the Story Isn't Over

Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, is in the clear—for now. The Justice Department recently failed to get a grand jury to indict her. This comes just a short time after a judge threw out an earlier case against her. The original case was dismissed because of a legal hiccup in how the pros

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

Why Some Lawmakers Are Questioning the Hepatitis B Vaccine

A heated debate is happening about the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican leader in Congress, has strong words for the Health and Human Services Department. He thinks they are not following science. The CDC's advisory panel is looking at the vaccine sched

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Dec 03 2025EDUCATION

Graduate Degrees and Student Loans: What's the Deal?

Some graduate degrees are not seen as "professional" ones. This might make it harder for students to get loans. The list of professional degrees includes things like pharmacy, dentistry, and law. But nursing and other degrees are not on this list. The Department of Education says this won't be a bi

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Dec 02 2025EDUCATION

Education Shake-Up: What's Changing and Why It Matters

In late 2025, the Department of Education underwent significant changes. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, initiated several interagency agreements to shift key programs to other federal agencies. This move is part of President Trump's push to dismantle the Department of Education, a goal he h

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Dec 01 2025HEALTH

A New Leader for U. S. Vaccine Policies

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services made a significant change recently. They picked Kirk Milhoan, a doctor who specializes in children's heart health, to lead a key group. This group gives advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines. The group is meeting soon t

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Dec 01 2025POLITICS

The Forgotten Fight for Equal Education

After the Civil War, many smart people noticed that poor education in the South helped keep people under the control of wealthy slave owners. They thought that teaching everyone, regardless of their skin color, could help create a fairer society. This idea led to the creation of the first Department

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Nov 30 2025POLITICS

The Short and Rocky Journey of Lindsey Halligan

Lindsey Halligan's time as a US attorney was anything but smooth. She was picked by Donald Trump to lead the Alexandria, Virginia office, but her tenure was cut short after just 63 days. A judge ruled that she was serving unlawfully, which meant the cases she was working on, including one against fo

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Nov 30 2025HEALTH

Savannah's Food Scene: A Closer Look at Recent Inspection Scores

In Savannah, a recent round of restaurant inspections showed a mix of top performers and those needing some improvement. Some eateries scored perfectly, while others had a few issues to address. The Georgia Department of Health conducted these inspections between November 19 and November 25, 2025, t

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