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Nurses Union, elected officials push back against limits on loans for nursing students
Students pursuing a master's degree or doctorate in nursing will be limited to $100,000 in total borrowing costs, much like students pursuing degrees in liberal arts and other areas not categorized as professional.
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Times Square Ball to be used in July for an America 250th birthday drop
The ball drop will take place at the One Times Square building in New York City, and the new drop is in partnership with the Times Square Alliance. The iconic moment will mark the first time the ball has dropped outside of New Years Eve.
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AGs says anti-fossil fuel alliance may be in violation of antitrust and consumer protection laws.
“Instead of focusing on things like lower energy costs or strengthening the American economy, As You Sow’s only priority is to reshape the energy sector to meet senseless net-zero benchmarks,” Hild said.
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Michigan Catholic bishops slam Whitmer over viral skit accused of mocking Communion
The video, which was posted on social media by podcast host Liz Plank, showed Whitmer placing a Dorito onto the kneeling Plank's tongue in the same manner that priests place a wafer on the recipient's tongue in the Holy Eucharist.
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They're back! Healthcare mask mandates return to California’s Bay Area
In several counties, masks must be worn in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and many other healthcare settings.
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Several colleges forfeit women’s volleyball games against team with trans player
Schools refuse to have their female athletes play against a biological male opponent.
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Financially-troubled Seattle district to pick school for closures, cut staff
New proposal would leave Seattle Public Schools officials with a lingering budget gap of between $90 million to $100 million.
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Ohio economists split on impact of minimum wage hike
The current Ohio minimum wage for tipped employees is $5.25 per hour, and $10.45 for nontipped workers. Minimum wage for youth workers is $7.25 per hour.
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Newsom-appointed board considers raising gas prices another 47 cents per gallon
The small group of labor organizations that came out against the bill — employed in energy trades — shared a number of safety and even electoral concerns.
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Actress Julia Roberts campaigns for Vice President Harris in Georgia
During the event in Canton, Roberts pressed the crowd to get more men to vote for Harris
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Expanding censorship European Style –– arrests, dire warning 'Face the Consequences'
In August, the government of the United Kingdom issued an ominous “Think before you post” statement, saying social media posts that some consider hateful are harmful could get you arrested.
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New York loses round in gun fight over open carry
But gun rights groups said the federal court's latest ruling shows that the state's restrictions on the open carry of firearms in "sensitive places" are unconstitutional.
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23 rescued, one dead after elevator malfunctions at Colorado gold mine attraction
It is not clear how the person died, and no details on the person have been released so far. However, two children are among those still stranded.