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Districts seek millions through school funding referendums
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School districts in Wisconsin and Minnesota are asking voters to approve operating referendums as state funding falls short of rising costs, warning that rejection could mean layoffs, program reductions and other cuts. Janesville and Westby are among Wisconsin districts seeking support to preserve staffing and services, while Duluth leaders say failed ballot questions would require $12 million in cuts.
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US enrollment decline pressures school districts
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Declining public school enrollment is putting pressure on district budgets nationwide, prompting officials to consider school closures, program consolidations and staffing cuts. Fresno Unified says it has made no closure decisions but is reviewing options, while Alabama’s superintendent reports a drop of 12,000 students and warns that as many as 750 to 800 education jobs could be eliminated.
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Suicide Bomber Kills 12 Outside Islamabad Court Amid Surge in Militant Attacks
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— Nov 11, 2025
A suicide bomber detonated explosives outside a district court in Islamabad on Tuesday, killing at least 12 people and wounding 27 others, in what officials described as one of the deadliest attacks in Pakistan’s…
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12-Year-Old Boy Fights Back After School Sent Him Home for True Words Written on His Shirt
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— May 7, 2023
A 12-year-old boy is taking the fight to his school district for violating his right to free speech after administrators at his middle school forced him to remove a t-shirt proclaiming that there are only two genders…
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 16h
DNC Calls Trump’s DC Crime Crackdown ‘Political Liability’ After District Has No Murders For 12 Days
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— Aug 25, 2025
Washington, D.C. has not had a murder in twelve days, but some national Democrats are arguing that President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime in the nation’s capital is a “political liability” for Republicans. A…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Minneapolis Teachers Union President Says District Will Offer Virtual Learning For Next Five Weeks
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— Jan 9, 2026
The president of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers said Thursday that Minneapolis Public Schools will allow students to shift to virtual learning through Feb. 12. The move followed an Immigration and Customs…
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Mastodon Tooth Found in California Creek
Science
— Sep 12, 2026
A Pacific mastodon tooth was discovered along a San Mateo County creek during habitat work for the threatened California red-legged frog; the 23-centimeter fossil is considered intact and about 9,000 to 12,000 years old. The tooth has been donated to Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability, with a 3D copy planned for public outreach by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
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Democrats Who Voted Against Shutdown Deal Took Victory Lap For The Millions Of Dollars It Gave Their Districts
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— Nov 25, 2025
Democratic lawmakers claimed credit for millions of dollars allocated to their constituencies, despite opposing the shutdown-ending funding package which included them. On Nov. 12, New York Rep. Josh Riley joined 206 of…
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Soros-Funded Group Backs Maricopa DA Candidate Who Helped Murder Accomplice Evade Child Sexual Abuse Charges
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— Oct 25, 2024
The Democrat running for Maricopa County District Attorney previously defended a man indicted of sexually assaulting a mentally disabled child by suggesting that the 12-year-old girl made the story up for attention —…
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Homeland Security Investigations Raids Omar’s Home
The home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was raided early Monday morning by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), per Fox News Digital. Multiple federal agents with HSI jackets were seen outside Omar's Washington, D.C., home. Two sources close to the investigation say the search stems from a criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born congresswoman's immigration paperwork. The paperwork was f
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SVB Financial Trust Loses $1.7 Billion Claim Against FDIC
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— Aug 29, 2026
A federal judge ruled that SVB Financial Trust cannot recover about $1.7 billion from the FDIC tied to Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 collapse, finding that the holding company’s executives’ aggressive investment strategy and risk-taking caused the losses. The 206-page decision by U.S. District Judge Beth Labson Freeman after a 12‑day trial held that the holding company’s officers and policies, not the FDIC’s disposition, were responsible for the failures.
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Houston Might Be The Biggest Story In Education No One Is Talking About
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— Jul 30, 2026
The Houston Independent Public School district had 121 schools rated D or F by the state in 2023. Now, just 17 schools in the district have a D grade, and for the first time ever, zero are rated F.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Wasserman Schultz seeks reelection in newly drawn district
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— Aug 17, 2026
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is running for a 12th term in a newly drawn Florida district after Republicans redrew the map, making her the only white candidate in a Broward-area seat long represented by Black Democrats. Her move has sparked backlash from Black leaders and fellow candidates who argue it weakens Black representation, even as she remains the best-funded candidate in the race.
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JFK’s Grandson Jack Schlossberg Launches Run for Congress
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— Nov 12, 2025
Jack Schlossberg is ready to join the family business. The grandson of slain former President John F. Kennedy, announced he is running to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District, CNN reported. Schlossberg…
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JFK Grandson Jack Schlossberg Decides Congress Needs Him, Mom Reportedly Not So Sure
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— Nov 12, 2025
Jack Schlossberg, the only grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, announced his candidacy for New York’s 12th Congressional District late Tuesday. Schlossberg, 32, announced he is seeking retiring Democratic New…
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 17h
Deadly Situation in South Korea: US Military Running Crowd Control, At Least 120 Confirmed Dead
Reporting
— Oct 29, 2022
A harrowing incident in South Korea has rocked the peninsula nation. CNN reported that at least 120 people were killed and another 100 were injured in Seoul’s Itaewon district. According to The Korea Times , huge crowds…
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Soccer vs American Football
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The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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George Conway Lost His Primary So Badly, He Couldn’t Even Beat A Lady No One Has Heard Of
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— Jun 24, 2026
Lincoln Project co-founder George Conway finished 5th behind a nationally unknown candidate in Tuesday’s primary. Conway lost his congressional bid in New York’s 12th district with 6.1% of the vote, while Nina Schwalbe…
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Clinton-Appointed Judge Blocks Trump Admin Effort Requiring Proof Of Citizenship To Vote
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— Apr 24, 2025
A judge appointed by former President Bill Clinton blocked President Donald Trump’s efforts to require proof of citizenship to vote in U.S. elections. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly wrote in a 120-page…
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