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MIT professor killed after shot at home: university
"Our deepest sympathies are with his family, students, colleagues, and all those who are grieving," an MIT spokesperson said.
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2025 has already broken record for 'attempts to silence student speech': free speech group
With two weeks left in calendar year, FIRE has already documented 21 more incidents than previous high of 2020, influenced by activism around COVID-19 lockdowns and George Floyd's death.
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Maryland school district expects teachers to use preferred pronouns for 'almost 200 students' each
Teachers, but not students, granted religious exemption to not use preferred pronouns in policy amendments approved by district an hour from D.C.
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Fiscal Fallout: States continue to increase budgets despite end of COVID emergency
The federal government, which is $38 trillion in debt, is pulling back on sending money to the states, causing massive budget problems.
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‘Trouble in Toyland’ report sounds alarm on AI toys
Since report release, one AI toymaker temporarily suspended sales of all their products to conduct a safety audit.
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Washington state climate regulations driving up Thanksgiving gas prices
Thanksgiving travel is hitting Washingtonians harder at the pump this year than last November, as state tax increases and a slowing economy cause some to reconsider staying home. While the average gasoline price in Washington has dropped 16 cents since last month,
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When was the first Thanksgiving? It's up for debate
Many believe the first thanksgiving was held in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. However, the first Thanksgiving celebration was held near El Paso in 1598, historians in Texas argue.
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City council member in Nevada pleads not guilty to illegal recording
A grand jury indicted Carrie Cox for the recording earlier this month.
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Attorneys general sue to keep SNAP for legal immigrants
The lawsuit names the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins.
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Annual survey shows drop in Thanksgiving dinner costs for 2025
A turkey-centric feast for 10 people will cost about $55.18, a 5% decrease from last year's $58.08.
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Texas man fined for fake Biden robocalls in New Hampshire
AI-generated copy of then-President Joe Biden’s voice urged New Hampshire Democrats not to vote in 2024 presidential primary.
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Illinois lawmakers pressed to close loophole that effectively let Rep Garcia pick his replacement
Garcia cleared the path for his chief of staff to run unopposed.
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Ramaswamy edits video initially proposing year-round school
Parents across Ohio are demanding a better education system for their children – and that is exactly who Vivek is listening to,” campaign said.