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Dec 10 2025EDUCATION

A School Board Leader Steps Down

Erika Leonard, the head of the Jefferson City School Board, has decided to leave her position. Her resignation will take effect at the beginning of December. The school board will look over her resignation letter and talk about filling her spot at their next meeting. Leonard explained her decision

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Dec 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Nationwide's New Tech Chief: A Fresh Vision for the Future

Nationwide has recently appointed Michael Carrel as its new Chief Technology Officer. This move comes as the company prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Carrel is no stranger to the company, having spent over three decades there in various roles. Before taking on this new position, Carrel

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

EU Leaders Stand Tall Amid Criticism

Europe's leaders have been under fire lately. U. S. President Donald Trump recently called them weak and said Europe is struggling. He thinks the continent is poorly managed and can't handle migration. These comments came in an interview with POLITICO's Dasha Burns. But Europe isn't taking this sit

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Why Congress is Stuck in a Loop

The U. S. House of Representatives is not living up to its potential. It's supposed to be a place where ideas are shared and laws are made. But right now, it's more like a place where a few people make decisions and the rest just go along. This problem has been growing for a long time. It's not jus

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Dec 06 2025BUSINESS

Smart Tech: How Automation is Changing Business Campaigns

In today’s fast-paced business world, managing campaigns manually is like trying to build a house with just a hammer. Buyers now use many different ways to connect with companies. They want messages that feel personal and they take their time deciding. Automation is the tool that helps marketers kee

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

A New Architect Joins White House Ballroom Project

A fresh face is joining the team working on the White House ballroom. Shalom Baranes Associates, a well-known architecture firm based in Washington, D. C. , has been brought on board. This move comes as the project shifts into a new phase, requiring different expertise. The current architect, James

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Dec 05 2025POLITICS

GOP House Speaker Faces Uphill Battle as Party Infighting Grows

House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re

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Dec 05 2025BUSINESS

Apple's Big Changes: New Faces and New Focus

Apple is going through some big changes. Two top leaders are leaving. Kate Adams, the company's chief legal advisor, will step down next year. Lisa Jackson, who oversees environmental and social initiatives, will retire in January 2026. Apple has already found a replacement for Adams. Jennifer News

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

A GOP Congresswoman's Frustration Boils Over

Nancy Mace, a Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, is not happy with how things are going in the House. She's known for being a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump and for criticizing Democrats. But now, she's got her sights set on her own party's leadership. Mace is reported

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Dec 04 2025BUSINESS

New Leader Joins QC Ally to Boost Tech and Security

QC Ally has welcomed Scott Ingram as their new Chief Information Officer. With over 20 years of experience, Scott is an expert in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology. He has worked in the mortgage, fintech, and global tech industries. Scott's new role involves leading tec

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