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Testing Too Much, Teaching Too Little?

April 13, 2026

Many parents trust test scores more than their own kids’ struggles. But scores can hide big gaps. For example, a Texas mom saw her children ace standardized tests every year. Yet her second grader didn’t know what spelling was. Her first grader couldn’t handle simple addition. Their school focused s

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Virginia Governor Faces Legal Threat Over Gun Bills

April 12, 2026

The Department of Justice has warned Virginia’s governor that it will sue if she signs new gun‑control laws. A letter from the Civil Rights Division says any bill that limits law‑abiding citizens’ right to own firearms could trigger a lawsuit. The letter cites an executive order from the Trump

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Massachusetts Health Milestone and Gubernatorial Debate Sparks Local Buzz

April 12, 2026

The state’s health insurance landmark will be highlighted on Monday at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, where former governors and current leaders gather to mark twenty years since the 2006 law that brought coverage to nearly all residents. The gathering will feature speeches from Gov. Maura Healey a

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Debate Over New Education Plans Sparks Controversy

April 12, 2026

The new education secretary, who once ran a family business in professional wrestling, is set to speak at Yale this Thursday. The event, hosted by a conservative think‑tank that often invites speakers to Ivy League campuses, promises a “roadmap” for changing how schools are run. Critics say the plan

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Why NYPD overtime cuts could be making New York less safe

April 12, 2026

The detectives who stopped a machete-wielding attacker at Grand Central last weekend were working extra hours under a program now being scaled back. That program used overtime to put more officers in high-risk areas like subways and train stations. But overtime budgets have been shrinking for over a

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Virginia's Future: Tax Policies Spark Debate Over Business Flight

April 12, 2026

The debate over Virginia’s economic direction heated up recently as political figures traded jabs over state taxes. A key voice in the conversation came from a former president, who used a social media platform to argue that rising taxes under the current governor could push businesses and wealthy r

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A Call for a New Start in America

April 11, 2026

The nation is at a crossroads. Recent actions by the current administration have undone gains in health care, roads, freedom of speech, schools, global standing and the rule of law. A leader who ignores the Constitution and attacks those who disagree is setting a poor example for civic engagem

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Arkansas Pushes for Less Federal Control Over Schools

April 11, 2026

Arkansan leaders want to cut back on rules set by the U. S. Department of Education, saying they block progress in local schools. They have asked parents and teachers to share their thoughts by May 7 before sending three requests for special permission. The move comes as the federal agency is shrink

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U. S. Crypto Rules Stall While China and Russia Build Digital Alternatives

April 11, 2026

The United States is fighting to keep its dollar‑backed stablecoins in the global spotlight. These digital coins let people use U. S. dollars anywhere, without a government hand, and they could keep the dollar dominant worldwide. But lawmakers are debating whether crypto companies can pay users for

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Crypto Rules Boost: New Task Force Steps In

April 11, 2026

The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced a fresh team aimed at making the crypto world easier to navigate. The task force, named for its focus on innovation, was set up by the commission’s chairman back in March. The group is led by Michael Passalacqua, who currently advises the