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Simone Biles' Bold Fashion Take: Jail Time for Jeans on a Plane?

September 6, 2024

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles recently stirred up controversy with a fiery statement on Threads: "If you willingly wear jeans on a plane, you deserve jail." This bold claim came as no surprise, considering Biles' penchant for making fashion statements and her role as the face of hair care bran

politics

Biden's Education Department: Mass Loan Forgiveness Scheme or Legal Farce?

September 6, 2024

In a brazen power play that reeks of desperation ahead of the midterms, President Biden is trying to bypass Congress and sneakily forgive nearly $147 billion in student loans through his Education Department. Seven Republican-led states are crying foul, suing the administration for what they claim

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Student Debt Forgiveness: A Battle in the Courts

September 6, 2024

What's all this fuss over student loans? Seven Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, seeking to block its plan for sweeping student debt forgiveness. The states claim that the Education Department is trying to 'unlawfully' cancel hundreds of billions of dollar

education

Schooling Gone Wrong: When a State Error Sends a Child with Autism to an Unregulated School

September 6, 2024

Imagine being 19 years old, eager to learn, and suddenly finding yourself in a school with reports of neglect and abuse. That's the nightmare a Massachusetts mother, Roberta Biscan, faced when her son, Connor, who has autism, was mistakenly placed in an unregulated school in New York. Connor, des

business

Finance Bros Strike Luxury Living Gold: A Tale of Three Salaries

September 6, 2024

Picture this scenario: You're a young finance bro in your mid-20s, fresh out of college and ready to take on the world. But there's one problem - NYC rents are astronomical! Most studios go for around $5k a month, leaving you with little space and even less cash flow. But then, a lightbulb goes of

health

Can You Become a Nurse in a Year? Kootenai Health & ISU Think So!

September 6, 2024

Want to swap your current career for a nursing role in a year? Kootenai Health and Idaho State University have teamed up to make it happen with their Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Perfect for those with a bachelor's degree in any field, this program promises a fast track to be

politics

Abortion Access Showdown: New Mexico's Clinic Sparks National Debate

September 6, 2024

A brand-new state-funded reproductive health clinic is taking shape in southern New Mexico, promising to be a beacon of hope for those seeking abortion services in a rapidly changing landscape. But this isn't just about New Mexico. The clinic is being built with $10 million in state funds, a clear

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Hochul's Home Health Care Cuts: A Recipe for Disaster or a Necessary Reform?

September 6, 2024

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is facing strong opposition from her own party over planned cuts to the state's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). The program allows elderly, sick and disabled residents to receive care in their own homes. According to a recent poll, 76% of New Yo

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Navy Sailor Detained: Another Mystery Abroad

September 6, 2024

A U.S. Navy sailor has been detained in Venezuela after traveling there unauthorized on personal business, raising questions about what exactly happened and why. The sailor was apprehended by Venezuelan authorities last week but the details remain murky. What we do know is that this isn't the first

business

Robinhood's Cryptic Crypto Controversy: Lessons in Transparency for Traders and Regulators

September 6, 2024

It seems Robinhood (HOOD) got caught with its hand in the crypto cookie jar! The trading app giant reached a $3.9 million settlement with California over allegations that from 2018 to 2022, it failed to let customers withdraw their cryptocurrency purchases to external wallets. Instead, Robinhood (HO