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Jan 18 2026CRYPTO

The Bumpy Road to a Bitcoin Reserve

The idea of a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve in the United States is gaining traction, but legal hurdles are slowing things down. Patrick Witt, who leads the White House Crypto Council, shared this update on the Crypto in America podcast. He mentioned that while the plan seems simple, some complex legal rule

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Gaza Governance Plan Sparks Israeli Concerns

Israel is not happy with the latest U. S. plan for Gaza. The issue? The people chosen to lead it. The Israeli government says the U. S. did not talk to them before making this decision. They think the plan goes against what Israel wants. One big problem for Israel is Turkey's involvement. Turkey's

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Jan 18 2026EDUCATION

Missouri Schools Get New Report Cards: What's the Plan?

Missouri is shaking things up in education. The state is creating a new way to grade schools. This is after Governor Mike Kehoe gave an order. The Missouri Department of Education has until June to make a plan. The new system will use letter grades from A to F. It will be based on how well students

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Jan 18 2026POLITICS

Where Does Your Teacher's Union Money Really Go?

The National Education Association (NEA), the biggest teachers' union in the U. S. , collects a lot of money from teachers' paychecks. This money is supposed to help teachers and students. But, where does it really go? A big chunk of it goes to politics. The NEA spends nearly $1 billion every elect

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Science and Medical Grants: A Step Forward, But Not Far Enough

The government has decided to look at thousands of research grants again. These grants were put on hold because they included diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is good news, but it's not time to celebrate yet. The grants in question come from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Nat

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Standing Up for Independence: Fed Leaders Back Powell Amid Political Storm

In a show of unity, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson recently praised Jerome Powell, the Fed's chair, calling him a person of the highest integrity. This comes after Powell revealed that the Department of Justice had subpoenaed the Fed and even threatened him with criminal charges. Powell

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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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