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South Carolina's Voucher Program: A Rocky Road Ahead

January 29, 2026

South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools

politics

Trump's Billion-Dollar Peace Club: Who's Really Paying?

January 29, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace, first mentioned in September during a Gaza ceasefire, has taken a strange turn. Initially, it was supposed to focus on Gaza's peace and reconstruction. But now, the plan is much bigger. The board's goal is to promote stability and peace anywhere in the world. Members can join

politics

Trump's Minneapolis Mess: When Even Allies Panicked

January 28, 2026

The situation in Minneapolis was spiraling out of control. A U. S. citizen, Alex Pretti, was killed by immigration agents. The government claimed he was a threat. But videos showed a different story. Pretti was unarmed and pinned down when agents shot him. This sparked protests and outrage nationwid

crypto

Ether's Big Players: How Companies Are Making Millions by Staking

January 28, 2026

Bitmine, a major player in the crypto world, just added a huge chunk of Ether (ETH) to its staking balance. They now have over 4. 2 million ETH, with more than 2 million of those staked. This move could bring in around $164 million every year, just from staking rewards. That's a lot of money! Bitmi

crime

Gervea Ferguson's Legal Battle: A Closer Look

January 28, 2026

Gervea Ferguson, a man linked to the Vultures street gang, is in the middle of a legal storm. He's facing serious charges, including murder and drug conspiracy. The latest twist? A judge's decision that has everyone talking. Judge Louise Hines Myers was supposed to oversee Ferguson's cases. But thi

business

A Bookstore Owner's Silent March

January 28, 2026

Greg Ketter, a long-time owner of DreamHaven Books and Comics in Minneapolis, has seen a sudden spike in his business. This happened after a photo of him at a protest went viral. The picture shows him calmly walking through tear gas during a demonstration following the killing of Alex Pretti. Ketter

politics

Texas Pauses H-1B Visas: What You Need to Know

January 28, 2026

Texas has decided to hit the pause button on new H-1B visa applications. Governor Greg Abbott wants to look into how these visas are being used. He's asked state agencies and universities to stop filing new petitions until further notice. This freeze is set to last until May 31, 2027, but there are

entertainment

Stephen Colbert's Late Show Struggles: A Case of Declining Viewership

January 28, 2026

Stephen Colbert's Late Show is facing a significant drop in viewership, marking some of its lowest ratings in history. This decline is particularly noticeable in the 25–54 demographic, which is crucial for advertisers. With an average of 285, 000 viewers in this demographic, the show is on track for

business

City Tribunal Rules Against Cantor Fitzgerald in Tax Case

January 28, 2026

A recent ruling by a New York City tribunal has put an end to a long-standing tax dispute involving Cantor Fitzgerald Securities. The tribunal decided that the company cannot combine its financial records with those of its unrelated subsidiaries to lower its tax bill. This case, which dates back to

technology

Fewer Choices: Asus Leaves the Smartphone Game

January 28, 2026

The smartphone world is changing. Asus, a well-known tech company, has decided to stop making budget-friendly Android phones. This move is part of a bigger trend where companies are shifting their focus to artificial intelligence (AI) instead of phone hardware. Why is this a big deal? Well, fewer c