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Public Funds Secured: Government Avoids Shutdown

December 22, 2024

President Joe Biden signed a bill preventing a federal shutdown on Saturday. The deal keeps the government running at current levels until March 14 and includes $100 billion for disaster relief and $10 billion for farmers. Biden saw this as a compromise, ensuring the government operates at full capa

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Caught in the Middle: Federal Workers Face Christmas Uncertainty

December 21, 2024

As federal workers like Johnny Zuagar, a statistician at the U. S. Census Bureau, prepare for Christmas, they’re also bracing for potential job furloughs due to government funding issues. With the possibility of a shutdown looming, many are cautious about spending on holiday gifts, worrying about wh

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Trump's New Demand: Abolish the Debt Ceiling

December 19, 2024

Just hours ago, former President Donald Trump stirred up more chaos in Congress. He rejected a deal to keep the government running and demanded that lawmakers increase the nation's borrowing limit. Now, he's changed his tune again. Trump told NBC News he wants to scrap the debt ceiling altogether. "

education

Dispute Arrives: School Board's Role in CTU Talks Questioned

December 14, 2024

Alderman Gilbert Villegas recently sent a letter to Illinois state authorities, expressing concerns about school board members' involvement in ongoing teacher contract negotiations with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU). The letter, delivered to Attorney General Kwame Raoul and State Superintendent T

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Chicago Schools Face Financial Warning

December 14, 2024

The credit ratings company S&P has issued a warning to Chicago Public Schools (CPS). They said how the district manages its upcoming contract with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) will impact its financial health for years to come. CPS needs to either find more money or cut costs. If they don't, the

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Baseball's Biggest Surprise: How the Mets Snatched Juan Soto

December 9, 2024

Believe it or not, the New York Mets have become the proud owners of baseball superstar Juan Soto. At just 26, Soto has bagged a massive 15-year, $765 million deal. This isn't just big news—it's a game-changer for the MLB! Soto's mega-deal tops Shohei Ohtani's $700 million contract with the LA Dodge

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Trump Calls on China to End Ukraine War

December 9, 2024

Former U. S. President Donald Trump has urged China to help stop the war in Ukraine. He made this call just a day after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris. Trump suggested an immediate ceasefire and negotiations, arguing that too many lives are being lost. He believes that

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Micah Parsons and Others Back Mike McCarthy

December 8, 2024

Not long ago, it seemed like the end of the season, Coach Mike McCarthy's contract, and the Cowboys hiring a new coach were certainties. But two wins have changed the game. Now, key players are voicing their support for McCarthy. Quarterback Dak Prescott said he fully backs McCarthy, and linebacker

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WHY UKRAINE'S FIGHT MATTERS TO THE WORLD

December 7, 2024

The war in Ukraine is more than just a fight between two countries. It's about whether we, as a world, care about a country's right to exist. Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, sees Ukraine as part of Russia. He believes he's winning and will accept nothing less than Ukraine's surrender. Ukraine, on t

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Volkswagen Workers Strike: The Battle Over Wages and Jobs

December 2, 2024

On Monday, Volkswagen workers in Germany put down their tools to protest. Nine factories were affected, with workers either stopping work for demonstrations or cutting shifts short. Banners with slogans like "strike ready" and "warning strikes — our right" were seen. This followed a warning from Tho