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government

Maine's Red Flag Law: A Closer Look at the Facts

October 24, 2025

Maine's current yellow flag law, passed in 2019, allows police to take guns from people who might harm themselves or others. It's not perfect, but it's a start. The law wasn't used much at first, but that's not because it doesn't work. It's because people didn't know about it. The Lewiston shooting

politics

Germany Steps Up to Support U. S. Troops Amid Government Shutdown

October 24, 2025

The U. S. government shutdown is causing big problems for the military. Over 11, 000 U. S. soldiers in Germany might not get paid. Germany is stepping in to help. They will cover the paychecks of these troops. This is a big deal because Germany has the most U. S. troops of any European country. Ther

business

Job Growth Hits a Wall: What's Going On?

October 24, 2025

The job market is in a funk. It's not growing much, and it's not shrinking either. This hasn't happened since the Great Recession in 2009. Back then, the Black Eyed Peas were topping the charts, and Bitcoin was worth almost nothing. A recent report shows that job growth in the U. S. has been slow.

education

Towson High School: A Big Change on the Horizon

October 24, 2025

In Baltimore County, something exciting is happening at Towson High School. Leaders from the county and state recently started a huge construction project. This isn't just a small update. It's a major overhaul that will take years to finish. The plan is to add a big new section to the school. Some

science

Science Under Scrutiny: RFK Jr. Exposes Questionable Studies

October 24, 2025

In a recent discussion, scientist James Lyons-Weiler shed light on the troubling issue of scientific fraud and its impact on public health. Lyons-Weiler, known for his work in ecology and evolutionary biology, highlighted how the manipulation of scientific data has been a longstanding problem. Lyon

education

Rethinking the Code Craze: Is Teaching Everyone to Code Still a Good Idea?

October 24, 2025

In a recent chat at Harvard, former Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo had some surprising things to say about teaching everyone to code. She admitted that pushing coding as the ultimate skill might not be such a great idea anymore, especially with AI taking over. Raimondo, who was once a big fan o

politics

Judges and Their Power to Change History

October 24, 2025

A recent decision by a federal court has sparked debates about the role of judges in shaping history. The court ruled that the president has the authority to send National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. This decision has drawn comparisons to past rulings that have had significant impacts on socie

politics

A Dangerous Display: Live Fire Over Freeway Sparks Outrage

October 23, 2025

A recent live fire exercise at Camp Pendleton has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. During a celebration for the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, an artillery shell exploded over Interstate 5, sending shrapnel flying and hitting two California Highway Patrol vehicles. Fortunately, no one was hu

weather

One Year Later: The Lingering Impact of Spain's Deadly Floods

October 23, 2025

In Spain, the devastating floods that struck the Valencia region last year continue to leave their mark. A recent discovery has brought some closure to the tragedy. Authorities found the body of a 56-year-old man who went missing during the floods. DNA tests confirmed his identity. This man was one

politics

Senator's Endurance Talk: A Stand Against Power Shifts

October 23, 2025

In the heart of Washington, Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon took a bold step. He started a long speech to challenge President Trump's plans. This happened during the 22nd day of a government shutdown. Merkley's main goal was clear. He wanted to warn people about what he sees as a dangerous power gr