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Water Outages Disrupt Schools Across Two Districts
Weather
— 2d
A water main break led Beaver Local School District in Ohio to cancel Tuesday classes. In Canton, Mississippi, an electrical problem at a water treatment plant disrupted water service and affected more than 2,000 students across four schools, prompting relocations and early dismissals; officials said the issue was resolved.
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85 Georgia Students Selected for Superintendent’s Council
Politics
— Oct 5, 2026
Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods selected 85 high school students from across the state for his 2026–27 Student Advisory Council, including students from Cobb, Gwinnett, Carroll, and Hall counties. The students will share how state education policies affect their schools, advise Woods on education issues, serve as ambassadors, and take part in community service projects.
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Rodeo Events Showcase Riders Across Four States
Sports
— Oct 6, 2026
Rodeo stories highlight competitors’ dedication at every level: college student Tyler McCauley balances electrician training with competition, while the Whitehorse brothers continue a winning run in wild horse racing. Other coverage spotlights Rosewood Services’ therapeutic rodeo and Miss Rodeo Texas Callie Welty, who is using her platform to share her story and advocate for others.
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French Student Protests Draw 71,500 Thursday
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— Oct 2, 2026
French high-school protests over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms, long schedules and poor facilities have led to school blockades and clashes with police, prompting accusations of excessive force and government claims that the hard left has fueled unrest. While many students and commentators blame deteriorating public services, critics of that account point to rising per-pupil spending and argue that the causes are more complex.
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Judges Press County Suing Oil Giants To Explain How Companies Worsened Its Floods
Simon August · 6 min · 1h
California drops charges against Stanford students over protest
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— Sep 21, 2026
Five Stanford protesters will see felony charges dropped after paying $51,973.37 restitution—far below earlier estimates up to $1 million—and 100 hours' service each.
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Chris Dalton
Dropping the charges against those Stanford students just encourages more disruptions on campus instead of enforcing the rules.
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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Faith stories link personal trials with renewal in books and service
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— Sep 15, 2026
A wave of faith-centered storytelling and outreach highlights resilience, spiritual renewal, and purposeful living, from personal testimonies and interviews to foundations supporting families and students. The pieces feature Joan Schreiner’s journey of transformation, Piper Goodwin’s legacy through Piper’s Purpose, Kirk Franklin’s candid reflections on faith and fame, Frank Kelly III’s call to live with purpose, and David Piper’s illustrated exploration of inner renewal.
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Biden OKs $6 Billion Cancellation of Student Debt for Public Service Workers
Reporting
— Mar 21, 2024
President Joe Biden has wiped out the federal student debt for public service workers to the tune of $6 billion. “These public service workers have dedicated their careers to serving their communities, but because of…
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Biden-Harris Admin Has Forgiven Total Of $74 Billion In Student Loans Just For Gov’t Workers
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— Oct 17, 2024
The Biden-Harris administration boasted Thursday that $74 billion in student loans had been forgiven for government and public service employees. The administration announced an additional $4.5 million in student debt…
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Video: IRS Coaching College Students on How to Arrest Small Business Owners
Reporting
— Aug 21, 2022
The Internal Revenue Service is recruiting college students by giving them a taste of what it feels like to take down a tax evader. But Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has doubts that the recruitment…
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The Conservative Desk
City ends 150-year carriage trade on thin relief
Mamdani and Menin lock in a 2028 ban after a tourist’s death. Owners who paid hundreds of thousands for medallions get only a promise the city will ‘consider’ compensation.
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Biden Wipes Out Another $1 Billion In Student Debt As He Fights To Stay In 2024 Race
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— Jul 18, 2024
The Biden administration announced Thursday it would forgive $1.2 billion in student debt held by 35,000 public service workers. President Joe Biden will have forgiven $168.5 billion across 4.76 million student loan…
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Lebanon City Schools mourn unexpected teacher death
Lifestyle
— Jul 20, 2026
Lebanon City Schools are mourning the death of Chelsea Miller, a 2005 Lebanon High School graduate who returned to teach and coach at Lebanon Junior High for 14 years, with the district describing her as making a profound impact on students. The district and partner services are offering in-person counseling and Mobile Response and Stabilization Services to help students, staff, and families cope with the loss.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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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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Parks Service Forced to Close Down Lincoln Memorial After College Group's Booze-Fueled Behavior
Reporting
— May 22, 2022
The Lincoln Memorial was closed for a few hours Saturday after college students trashed the monument. Georgetown University held its senior ball on Friday night. Several hundred students capped off the event by…
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EXCLUSIVE: GOP Sen Unveils Bill To Prevent Taxpayers From Paying Student Loans For ‘Radicals Who Aid Terrorists’
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— May 21, 2025
Republican Indiana Sen. Jim Banks unveiled a bill Wednesday that would prevent people from receiving student loan relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program if they work for organizations that…
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Safe Spaces, Canceled Exams And Therapy Ducks: How Colleges Help Students Cope With Kamala’s Loss
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— Nov 11, 2024
Universities are decrying President-elect Donald Trump’s victory and offering a swath of therapeutic safe-space activities to help students cope with their emotions. Several universities are offering counseling services…
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Pentagon Public Affairs Takes Over Historically Independent Magazine
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 1h
Lame Duck Biden Cancels Student Loan Debt For Tens Of Thousands In Final Push Before Trump’s Return
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— Dec 20, 2024
The lame duck Biden administration announced the cancellation of student loan debt for nearly 55,000 public service workers Friday. The roughly $4.3 billion effort provides additional loan “forgiveness” for roughly…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Delhi hostel collapse kills seven as building owner remains untraceable
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— Sep 6, 2026
A multi-story building housing a boys’ PG/hostel in Satya Niketan, South Delhi, collapsed on a Sunday afternoon, with dozens of students feared trapped beneath the rubble as rescue operations unfold. Teams from DDMA, NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, police and other agencies are on site, with several students already rescued and others still unaccounted for as authorities coordinate the response.
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California Legislation Could Force Community Colleges To Hand Out Abortion Pills
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— Jul 10, 2026
California community college health centers could greatly expand access to medication abortion services for students if proposed legislation is enacted, CalMatters reported Tuesday.
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Coalition sues Trump over foreign student visa rule
Politics
— Aug 22, 2026
A coalition of unions and education groups filed multiple lawsuits to block Trump administration policies: challenges to changes in federal worker performance evaluations as exceeding authority and violating civil service law; opposition to a rule reducing graduate student loan limits for certain professions; and lawsuits against visa-duration rules for international students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists that purportedly disrupt education and immigration processes. A separate suit also seeks to overturn the four-year cap on foreign student visas, arguing it would hinder colleges and international enrollment as the rules take effect.
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Communities Nationwide Plan 25th 9/11 Tributes
World
— Sep 8, 2026
Across colleges and communities, the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being marked with tributes to everyday heroes like Welles Remy Crowther and widespread service events, including red-bandana remembrances in East Islip and campus memorials. Student-athletes and volunteers at Ashland, Marquette, and Augusta University participate in flag displays, meals packing, and Tunnels to Tower activities to honor victims and first responders, underscoring ongoing unity and service.
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How Bezos turned years of losses into Amazon's moat
The Everything Store shows Bezos converting customer obsession and multi-year losses into logistics and cloud advantages rivals could not copy.
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Ed Dept To End Loan Forgiveness For Orgs Who Want To Trans Kids, Aid Illegals
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— Oct 30, 2025
The Department of Education (ED) on Thursday updated a rule on public service employee eligibility for student loan forgiveness, disqualifying any who work at organizations that advocate for sex change operations for…
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‘God Is Moving Among Us’: Spontaneous Revival Breaks Out at College, Hits 150 Consecutive Hours
Reporting
— Feb 15, 2023
For those who have been praying for a spiritual awakening in the United States, some first fruits might be occurring at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. A student chapel service at the non-denominational…
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Columbia Violated Student Civil Rights With ‘Deliberate Indifference’ About Antisemitism, Federal Probe Finds
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— May 23, 2025
An investigation from the Trump administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found Columbia University violated civil rights in its failure to address antisemitism on campus. HHS said on Thursday…
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Dr. Mark Armitage Plans Medical Scholarship Nationwide
Health
— Aug 19, 2026
Several new scholarship programs aim to support the next generation of physicians: Dr. Mark Armitage establishes the Dr. Mark Armitage Scholarship for Medical Students awarding a $1,000 annual prize to U.S. medical students pursuing family medicine or primary care, with applications through April 15, 2027 and recipient announcement on May 15, 2027. Separately, the Dr Hamid Alam Scholarship for Future Doctors offers an undergraduate-focused award for students nationwide who plan to pursue medicine, emphasizing commitment, service, and an essay on how becoming a doctor can improve healthcare.
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Eight Injured as German School Coach Crashes into Delivery Van on Dutch A28 near Wezep
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— Aug 24, 2026
A coach carrying more than 50 German high-school students collided with a delivery van near Wezep in Gelderland, injuring eight people, including the van's driver, with several seriously injured. The A28 motorway was closed in both directions as emergency services responded.
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Fauci Blamed Trump For Lab Leak Theory Taking Off, Diary Shows
Emily Kopp · 5 min · 2h
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