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The Australian Grand Prix is almost here, but fans still have a reason to cheer during the off‑season. In London, Williams Racing teamed up with New Era to launch their 2026 team kit at a stylish venue called One Marylebone. The place was filled with big‑name drivers, the team’s principal, and a cro

Education Department Faces Big Fight Over Its Future

A year ago, a former president signed an order that told the Education Secretary to start shutting down the department and hand its powers back to states. The goal was to make education more local, a plan that many conservatives have pushed for long time. The secretary said her main job was to “p

Local Schools Seek More Control Over Charter Budgets

In Charleston County, a group of school leaders wants state lawmakers to give local districts more say in how charter schools use their money. Daniel Prentice, the district’s chief finance officer, is urging representatives to add a clause that would require charter budgets to be approved by the

Friendship Across the Party Line: A Debate That Matters

David Axelrod, a former Obama adviser, and Scott Jennings, who has worked for President Bush, met on March 17 at Arizona State University to discuss big national issues. They were joined by former Senator Jeff Flake, now a university director. The event was part of ASU’s Dialogues for Democracy seri

Texas Faces a Question About Islam and Its Rights

The debate in Texas this month centers on a planned Muslim community near Dallas that many see as evidence of an “Islamization” threat. A church in Fort Worth recently hosted a panel that suggested banning Islam or treating it as a political ideology. Meanwhile, after a shooting in downtown Austin,

A Rough Road: How Mentors Shaped a Controversial Legacy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. grew up in the shadow of tragedy and chaos, a young boy who lost his father to assassination and later his wife in 2013. He turned to drugs at fourteen, was expelled from boarding schools, and drifted toward a life of public scrutiny. Yet his path was not walked alone; three ke

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New Shows, Songs and Games to Watch This Week

This week brings a mix of fresh films, music and games that you can stream on your favorite devices. A special celebrating the 20th anniversary of a famous teen show will appear on Disney+. Miley Cyrus returns for music, clips and an interview. Netflix offers its first Major League Baseball ga

opinion

Future Threats From a Misguided Decision

The first month after the air attacks on Iran has exposed several harsh truths. Although many senior Iranian officials were hit, the new supreme leader stands firm and refuses to back down. Reports from various agencies say that Israel’s campaign against the Islamic Republic included targeted killin

crypto

Crypto Law Move: A New Balance Between Banks and Digital Money

Senators from both parties and the White House have reached a tentative deal on a bill that would set rules for digital currencies. The focus is on how stablecoins—digital money tied to real dollars—can give people extra earnings without hurting traditional banks. The agreement could finally move th

crypto

Stablecoin Deal May Push Crypto Bill Forward