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Classrooms Divided: The Battle Over Teaching the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

December 15, 2025

In California, schools have become the unexpected battleground for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Teachers and administrators in places like the Bay Area and Los Angeles often support the Palestinian perspective, arguing it has been overlooked in schools for years. On the other hand, many Jewish

lifestyle

A Mall's New Life: From Shopping to Community

December 15, 2025

Oakland Mall in Troy, Michigan, is not just another shopping center struggling to keep up with the times. It's a place that's reinventing itself, turning empty spaces into hubs for art, music, and community support. The mall has seen many stores, like Macy's, close their doors after years of busines

education

A School Board Member's Sudden Exit: What Really Happened?

December 13, 2025

A school board member in New Jersey decided to leave her position early. Rebecca Petersen was part of the Raritan Township school board for three years. She chose to step down a month before her term ended. This happened after a long argument about some old social media posts. Petersen said her tim

lifestyle

Hualien: A Welcoming Hub for Global Residents

December 11, 2025

Hualien is making big moves to make life easier for people from other countries. The local government is putting in extra effort to support international residents with bilingual services and helpful resources. First off, there are bilingual service counters and a website that's easy to navigate in

weather

Southeast Michigan Braces for Winter Weather Challenges

December 11, 2025

Southeast Michigan is facing a rough ride through Wednesday evening, as winter weather continues to cause havoc on the roads. The system that brought a mix of rain, snow, and sleet to the Metro Detroit area in the morning is slowly moving out by the afternoon. However, don't expect the roads to clea

weather

Michigan's Snowy Surprise: Counties Brace for Winter's Chill

December 10, 2025

Michigan is feeling the winter chill, with 43 counties under weather alerts. The National Weather Service (NWS) says more snow is on the way, with some areas expecting up to 4 inches. In the southern parts of the state, counties like Livingston, Oakland, and Macomb are bracing for up to 2 inches of

health

Ohio's Vulture Mystery: Bird Flu on the Rise?

December 10, 2025

A puzzling situation unfolded in Ohio recently, involving a large number of dead vultures and a possible bird flu outbreak. Health officials confirmed that at least two of the 72 vulture carcasses found near a Catholic school tested positive for bird flu. This discovery came after the birds had been

politics

Taxpayer Funds and Security: What's Really Going On?

December 10, 2025

Pennsylvania's Governor, Josh Shapiro, is under scrutiny. A committee in the state legislature, led by Republicans, has decided to dig deeper into how Shapiro is using public money. They want to know about the security upgrades made to his private home. This comes after a firebombing incident at his

education

Big Changes Coming to Ridge Schools: $8 Million for Fields, Tracks, and Roofs

December 9, 2025

The Bernards Township School District is making some big moves. They're spending around $8 million to fix up their schools. This money will go to improving the Varsity Field, resurfacing the Ridge track, and replacing roofs at two schools. First up, the Varsity Field at Ridge High School is getting

finance

Ross's Budget Challenge: Tax Increase or More Cuts?

December 2, 2025

Ross is facing a tricky budget situation for 2026. Even after making some cuts, they're still looking at an 8% property tax hike. This isn't great news for residents. The finance director, Dan Berty, recently shared the latest budget updates with the commissioners. They found some areas to trim, bu