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Minnesota's Child Care Funding Freeze: What's Really Going On?

January 3, 2026

Minnesota is in a tight spot. The state has until next week to hand over a lot of data about child care providers and families who get federal money. If they don't, they might lose that funding. This all started when the Trump administration said there might be fraud happening with these funds. Som

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A Judge's Exit: When Legal Troubles Meet Political Reality

January 3, 2026

A Wisconsin judge, Hannah C. Dugan, has stepped down from her role after facing serious legal issues. She was found guilty of getting in the way of federal agents who were trying to detain an immigrant without legal status. This incident has sparked discussions about the independence of the judiciar

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The U. S. Takes a Stand on Tech Security

January 3, 2026

In a bold move, the U. S. government has ordered a Chinese-controlled company to reverse a recent tech acquisition. The deal, involving a New Jersey-based semiconductor manufacturer, has raised eyebrows in Washington. The U. S. Treasury Department flagged potential risks to national security, pointi

technology

A New Eye in the Sky: Italy's Latest Earth-Watcher Takes Flight

January 3, 2026

SpaceX kicked off the year 2026 with a bang, sending an Italian satellite into space. The launch happened on January 2nd from California. A Falcon 9 rocket did the job, lifting off at 9:09 p. m. EST. The rocket's first part came back to Earth safely, sticking the landing about 8. 5 minutes after tak

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Ukraine's New Chief of Staff: Who is General Kyrylo Budanov?

January 3, 2026

General Kyrylo Budanov, a prominent figure in Ukraine's military intelligence, has been appointed as the new chief of staff by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This change comes at a crucial time, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches its fourth year. Budanov takes over from Andrii Yermak, who re

education

Arkansas Schools See Big Drop in Students

January 3, 2026

Arkansas public schools are seeing fewer students than they have in two decades. The state's education department reports that the number of K-12 students in public schools has dropped to 465, 421 this year. That's nearly 9, 000 fewer students than last year. The decline isn't just happening in one

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Venezuela's Future Uncertain After Maduro's Sudden Exit

January 3, 2026

In Madrid, Venezuelans who fled their homeland watched in shock as news broke about Nicolas Maduro's capture by U. S. forces. The event sparked a mix of relief and uncertainty among the large Venezuelan community in Spain, which includes prominent opposition figures like Edmundo Gonzalez and Leopold

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Iran's Leader Stands Firm Amid Growing Protests and U. S. Threats

January 3, 2026

In Iran, things are heating up. The country's top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has made it clear he won't back down. This comes as protests spread across the nation, fueled by a struggling economy and rising prices. Protesters have taken to the streets, angry about the weak currency and tough li

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New York's New Mayor Takes a Stand on Old Orders

January 3, 2026

New York City's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, made waves on Friday by undoing a bunch of executive orders from his predecessor, Eric Adams. Adams had issued these orders after being charged in 2024 with some serious allegations, including taking illegal campaign money and fancy trips from Turkish folks

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Myanmar's Military Party Takes Early Lead in Controversial Vote

January 3, 2026

In Myanmar, the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party is ahead in the initial phase of the recent election. This vote, the first since the 2021 coup, has been met with skepticism from many international observers. The results, shared by state media, show a clear win for the militar