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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

RFK Jr's Big Day: What Happened at His Confirmation Hearing?

Imagine a room filled with senators, all eyes on one man: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This was his big moment, his first of two hearings to become the next head of the Department of Health and Human Services. A lot was riding on this day. This wasn't like other confirmation hearings. Kennedy's no

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Politics and Principles: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's Surprising Shift

Robert F Kennedy Jr's has changed his tune. RFK Jr. was known for his outspoken criticism of Trump's food choices. Trump's love for fast food is well-documented. Kennedy Jr. once called Trump's eating habits “poison" and "inedible. " But now he's singing a different tune. K

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Idaho Kids Show Strong Reading and Math Skills

Idaho's fourth and eighth graders have shown they’re keeping up with the rest of the country in reading and math. This isn’t just a small improvement; it’s a steady performance. Idaho is doing well in reading, especially among eighth graders, where only two states did better. Idaho’s students w

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Jan 30 2025EDUCATION

Student Scores in New England Track National Patterns

Finally, the scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress– - called the "nation’s report card" - are in. Lots of states in New England are seeing similar results to rest of the country. Their students' math and reading scores held steady in some cases, while in others there isn't any

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Rethink RFK Jr. at HHS: A Serious Look

Senator Markey has some serious concerns about President Trump's choice for the next head of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The HHS is a big deal, affecting everything from our safety to the cost of our healthcare. It's like the captain of a ship, steering us through health c

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Jan 30 2025SPORTS

Bronny James' NBA Debut: A Tough Night in LA

Bronny James had a rough return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The rookie faced off against Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, and Maxey had his way with Bronny. Bronny didn't score a single point, missed all his shots, and turned the ball over three times. Just four days earlier,

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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Senator Sanders Questions Kennedy’s Vaccine Stance and Baby Onesie

Senator Bernie Sanders recently put Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , President Trump’s nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, in the hot seat during a confirmation hearing. The focus? A controversial baby onesie sold by Children’s Health Defense, a nonprofit Kennedy once led. The onesie, pr

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Jan 29 2025EDUCATION

School Scores Struggle After COVID-19

After the COVID-19 pandemic, many American students are having a tough time with their reading and math skills. A test given every two years, known as the 'nation's report card, ' shows that while some kids are doing better, others are falling behind. This test helps check how well schools are doing

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Chips Demand: The Unexpected Impact of Cheaper AI Models

In an interview with CNBC, Dutch semiconductor giant ASML's CEO, Christophe Fouquet, shared an interesting perspective on the future of AI chips. He believes that new, low-cost AI models, like the one from China's DeepSeek, will actually boost demand for AI-focused chips. This is a surprising take,

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Jan 29 2025POLITICS

Kennedy's Health Stances: Popular or Not?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is known for his controversial health views. As his Senate confirmation hearings begin, a new poll reveals that not all his ideas are unpopular. The survey, by The Associated Press-NORC Center, shows that while many Americans don't like his vaccine skepticism and raw milk promo

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