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Apr 17 2025EDUCATION

Texas' Big Education Shift: What's Next for School Choice?

Texas is on the brink of a major change in how it funds education. The state's House of Representatives has given the green light to a plan that lets parents use state money for private school tuition. This move is a big win for Governor Greg Abbott, who has been pushing for more school ch

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Apr 15 2025POLITICS

How Brazil's Lawmakers Vote: A Tale of Two Houses

The Brazilian Congress is made up of two parts: the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. Both are crucial for making laws in Brazil. Researchers have been using complex networks to study how these groups work. Most studies have focused on the Chamber of Deputies, leaving the Senate largely unexplored

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Apr 13 2025RELIGION

Life, Death, and Belief: When Family Says No to Medical Care

When a family member refuses medical treatment for someone who cannot decide for themselves, things get complicated. This is especially true when religious beliefs come into play. In places where most people follow Islam, doctors often face a tough choice. They must figure out if Islamic law allows

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

New York's Governor Faces Legislative Roadblocks on Mental Health and Justice Reforms

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul is in a tough spot. She's pushing for some changes in the law, but she's facing a lot of resistance. The changes she wants are about how the state handles people with serious mental health issues and how evidence is shared in court cases. These aren't huge changes, b

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

The House Republicans' Move to Block Tariff Votes

The House Republicans are using every trick in the book to stop future votes on getting rid of President Donald Trump's tariffs. They are really digging in their heels to support his policies. They managed to push through a key step in their budget plan, with a very close vote of 216-215. This plan

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Apr 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Huntington Singer to Rock the Hall of Fame

Emmett Hughes, a Huntington native, is all set to take the stage with his band at the Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame on April 13. This is a big deal for him. The performance will take place at 97 Main St. , Stony Brook, starting at 3 p. m. The event is open to the public, with f

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Apr 09 2025POLITICS

Arizona's Health Debate: A Mixed Bag of Progress and Controversy

Arizona has been the stage for a heated debate on health and nutrition. The state is pushing for changes in school lunches and food assistance programs. Two bills have gained traction: one aims to ban ultra-processed foods from school lunches, and the other seeks to restrict the use of food stamps f

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Apr 08 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Fight Against Filtered Cigarette Waste in Santa Cruz County

The push to ban filtered cigarettes in Santa Cruz County is gaining traction, but there are still hurdles to overcome. This effort is not new. It has been around for over a decade. The main issue is that the current ban only covers unincorporated areas, leaving four cities where filtered cigarettes

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Apr 05 2025BUSINESS

Winter's Warmth: A Chill for Local Businesses

The winter season in Wisconsin usually brings a flurry of activity to the state's economy. However, recent warmer winters have left many businesses struggling. This shift in weather patterns has led to a push for a new law to help these businesses stay afloat. Businesses that depend on winter activ

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

Congress Steps Up to Challenge Trump's Tariffs

The political scene in Washington is heating up as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are considering ways to curb President Trump's tariff policies. The recent tariffs on Canada have sparked a wave of action, with Republicans and Democrats alike exploring legislative moves to limit the presiden

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