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Jan 05 2026EDUCATION

Trump's Education Shake-Up: What's Next?

Trump's education policies have caused quite a stir. Schools and universities are feeling the pressure. The administration has launched over 120 investigations into higher education institutions and dozens into K-12 schools. This has led to some schools changing their policies on diversity, admissio

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Jan 05 2026EDUCATION

Making Room for Everyone: Schools Juggle Budgets and Special Education

In Texas, schools are facing a tough challenge. More students need special education help, but the money isn't keeping up. This is especially true in places like Wylie, where the number of special education students has grown a lot in recent years. Teachers and staff are working hard to make things

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Jan 04 2026HEALTH

How Jobs, School, and Healthcare Spending Affect Breast Cancer Deaths

Breast cancer is a complex disease. Many studies look at medical causes. But what about jobs, education, and healthcare spending? These factors matter too. They can change how many women die from breast cancer. Women's jobs and education levels play a big role. Higher education often means better j

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Jan 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Europe's Skies in Chaos: What Went Wrong?

Europe is facing a travel nightmare. A major breakdown in radio communications has left thousands of people stuck. Greece had to shut down its airspace. This caused many flights to be canceled or delayed. The problem started on Sunday morning. Officials are still trying to figure out why the radio

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

The Picture That Puzzled the Press: Fact-Checking Trump's Maduro Post

A photo shared by former President Trump caused quite a stir. It showed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in handcuffs, blindfolded, and on a U. S. warship. Trump claimed this was proof that Maduro had been captured. But was the photo real? Photo editors had to act fast. They were already working on

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Jan 04 2026TECHNOLOGY

Lighting Up Data: How LEDs Could Change the Way We Communicate

In a world where Wi-Fi and mobile data are everywhere, a new way to send information is making waves. Scientists have cooked up a cool method using visible light to transmit data. This isn't just any light—it's the kind that comes from LEDs, like the ones in your phone's flashlight or streetlights.

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

Political Storm Brewing in South Carolina for 2026

South Carolina is gearing up for a tumultuous political year in 2026, with Charleston at the center of the storm. The upcoming elections promise to be a test of voters' patience and sanity, as both national and local races heat up. The 1st District congressional race is expected to be a battlegroun

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Jan 04 2026EDUCATION

Raising the Bar: Hart District's Push for Better Test Scores

The William S. Hart Union High School District is on a mission to boost student performance in English, math, and science. Despite some progress, a significant number of students are still falling short of state standards on the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test

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Jan 04 2026EDUCATION

Time for South Carolina to Rethink Social Studies

In South Carolina, there's a growing concern that social studies is taking a backseat to other subjects in schools. With the state's 250th anniversary of independence on the horizon, many wonder why young students aren't spending more time learning about history, civics, geography, and economics. T

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Jan 04 2026BUSINESS

Flint's 2025: Growth, Gaps, and Goodbyes

Flint saw a lot of changes in 2025. New buildings went up, and some old problems stayed. It was a year of big plans and a few setbacks. First, let's talk about the good stuff. Flint got some shiny new spots. A new YMCA opened downtown in April. It's part of a bigger project called LiveWell on Harri

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