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Feb 05 2025OPINION

Trump's Push to Curb DEIA

President Donald Trump didn't waste time once in office. His first move on day one? Cracking down on DEI. No more DEI in federal agencies. Trump believed that the system was being overwhelmed by these programs and that it was long overdue for a shake up. DEI was blamed for the decline in te

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Feb 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

New Breakthroughs with Micro Sensors

The world of biosensing has seen amazing new developments with a technology called SERS combined with microfluidic chips. The smallest details can make a massive difference in science. Think about this: being able to detect a molecule or two in a crowd of a billion. That’s what we got here.

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Feb 05 2025SCIENCE

Square Dancers: Unraveling the Tetratic Phase.

Imagine tiny squares, around 4 by 4 millionths of a millimeter in size, floating in water. These aren't your average particles; they're special because they have a unique shape. Scientists created these squares using a fancy technique called 3D nanoprinting. When these squares settle on a special gl

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Keeping the Tab on Education

Let's dive into some big spending by the Department of Education. They've been handing out hundreds of millions in grants to boost diversity, equity, and inclusion in public school classrooms. This grant money goes to support racial minorities. It's a push to make sure schools are fair and

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

Fixing Old Schools: South Carolina's Big Plan

South Carolina's rural schools are facing a big problem. Many of these schools were built a long time ago, and they need some serious repairs. To fix this, the state's Superintendent of Education came up with an idea. She wants to create an "Education Infrastructure Bank" with $100 million. This ban

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Texas Senate:Decision Time for School Choice

The Texas Senate could really shake things up when they vote on a bill with a $1 billion dollar plan to finance private education. This bill, known as a voucher scheme, is taking the lawmakers by storm. The precise details makes it seem like the state will create an education savings fund for new

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

The Department of Education under Attack

The Trump administration hits gas on its goal to break down the US Department of Education. This big move has sparked lots of questions about future federal education programs and the money behind them. It's no secret that Trump wants to shrink the Department of Education. Trump appointed L

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Feb 05 2025EDUCATION

University Antisemitism: A Storm Brewing in Higher Education

"Multiple colleges, including Northwestern University, are in hot water after protests against Israel’s actions in the Israel-Hamas war. Which seems to have turned messy. The federal government is stepping in. They're calling the situation "widespread antisemitic harassment, " and they're using a l

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

Mingling Migration and Skills

In the vast world of people moving from one place to another for work, a big chunk comes from Asia and the Pacific. These migrants often end up in short-term, low-paying jobs, mostly in the Gulf countries. It's a tough world out there for these workers, with issues ranging from unfair labor practice

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

The Aid Delay: How It's A Setback for Balochistan

In countries relying on USAID for water projects, a freeze on funds has led to job losses essential water supplies disappearing threatening lives. A freeze arranged by the administration has led to sudden disruptions in the auspices of water security projects. This alleged suspension in the process

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