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Jan 17 2026EDUCATION

North Texas Private Schools Embrace State Funding

A significant shift is happening in North Texas' education landscape. Over 250 private schools in the area have enrolled in a new state program. This program allows them to receive public funds. The program is similar to school vouchers. It was approved by Governor Greg Abbott last year. Starting in

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Jan 17 2026EDUCATION

Colorado Kids: Where Are They Going?

In Colorado, public schools are seeing fewer kids. About 10, 000 students left, which is a 1. 2% drop. That's a big change, but not as big as during the pandemic. Back then, 30, 000 students left. So, why are kids leaving now? One reason is that fewer kids are in the age group for school. But that'

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Jan 17 2026CRIME

Britain's Train Crime Wave: Who's Behind It?

Britain's trains, once seen as safe and orderly, are now facing a serious crime problem. New data shows that foreign nationals are involved in a large number of arrests on trains and subways. In fact, they make up 80% of theft arrests and 40% of violent crime suspects. This is a big deal because mig

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Jan 17 2026OPINION

UF's ICE Deal: A Step Back for Campus Safety

UF's choice to team up with ICE is a big mistake. The university says it wants to keep students safe and make everyone feel welcome. But working with ICE does the opposite. ICE has been acting more aggressive lately. They've shot at people in different states. Just recently, an ICE officer shot and

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Jan 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

Powering the Future: Tech and Energy Join Forces

The Trump administration has a new idea to tackle two big problems at once: high electricity prices and the growing need for power in the tech world. They want to make tech companies help pay for new power plants. This could help keep electricity prices from going up too much while also supporting t

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Jan 17 2026FINANCE

Healthcare Changes: What's Next for UnitedHealth?

UnitedHealth's stock took a hit after President Trump's recent talk about healthcare. He mentioned a new plan to cut out insurance brokers and middlemen. This could lower healthcare costs for people, but it's not great news for UnitedHealth. The company makes money from these brokers and middlemen.

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Jan 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Gray Whales in Trouble: A Climate Crisis Story

Gray whales, once a success story of marine conservation, are now facing a severe crisis. These gentle giants, known for their incredible migrations, are struggling to find enough food. Their main diet, tiny shrimp-like creatures called amphipods, is disappearing due to changing ocean conditions. Th

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Jan 16 2026FINANCE

Retirement Savings to Build Homes: What's the Big Idea?

Big changes might be coming to how people use their retirement savings. The idea is to let folks dip into their 401(k) plans to help buy a home. This news comes from Kevin Hassett, who heads up the National Economic Council. He shared this on Fox Business, saying the president will reveal the full p

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Gets a Break

President Donald Trump is planning to pardon Wanda Vázquez, the former governor of Puerto Rico. She admitted to breaking campaign finance rules last August, which involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Her sentencing was supposed to happen soon, with federal prosecutors asking for a ye

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

U. S. Intelligence Chief Talks to Venezuela's Acting Leader

A top U. S. intelligence official recently met with Venezuela's interim president in Caracas. This meeting happened just days after the U. S. military took President Nicolás Maduro into custody. The visit was seen as a way to support the interim government, led by Delcy Rodríguez. The CIA director,

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