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Parents Eye Private Schools as City Cuts Gifted Programs

March 7, 2026

New York parents feel uneasy about Mayor Mamdani’s plan to end gifted programs for kindergartners in public schools. The move has sparked a surge of interest in private schools, where parents already invest heavily in tutoring and networking to secure spots. Some families have formed online groups t

politics

Nebraska School Board Rejects $11M Grant Proposal

March 7, 2026

The Nebraska Education Board held a meeting last week to review a proposal that would have given schools an additional $11 million for new programs. The plan aimed to fund technology upgrades, teacher training, and student support services across the state. However, after a lengthy discussion, the b

education

State Schools Get a Boost as Lawmakers Shift Funds

March 7, 2026

The Utah Legislature has wrapped up its 2026-2027 budget for public schools, choosing to reallocate money in a way that mirrors moves made in higher education the previous year. In 2025, state universities were required to divert a portion of their budgets toward high‑value fields like health care a

health

Women’s Health Expo Opens Doors in Plainfield

March 7, 2026

The Plainfield YMCA will host a women’s health expo on Saturday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a. m. The venue is the C. W. Avery YMCA at 15120 Wallin Drive. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is the main organizer and will speak at the event. She has invited local leaders such as Will County Executiv

politics

A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

politics

Jesse Jackson’s Legacy Sparks Call to Action at Memorial

March 7, 2026

A large gathering in Chicago honored a civil‑rights icon whose influence stretched from boardrooms to picket lines. The ceremony, held in a 10, 000‑seat Black church, mixed music, speeches and moments that felt both spiritual and political. Guests heard gospel singers and a popular singer perform

politics

Social Media Scrutiny Hits Texas Senate Candidate

March 7, 2026

A 36‑year‑old state representative has just secured the Democratic nomination for Texas Senate, but his online history is now under fire. The candidate, who has amassed more than two million followers on Instagram and 1. 6 million on TikTok, used his digital presence to win over voters during the

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College Sports at Risk: Money, Media and the Future of College Athletics

March 7, 2026

The United States faces a potential collapse of its college sports system, according to a recent high‑profile discussion at the White House. Leaders from Congress, NCAA officials and conference commissioners met to debate how player‑pay rules are draining budgets and threatening the survival of many

business

Big Y’s 90‑Year Road to Expansion

March 7, 2026

The Big Y grocery chain, now nine decades old, is looking ahead to a future with more stores and smarter technology. In West Springfield’s busiest outlet, shoppers can choose between self‑service checkouts that offer AI help or a friendly cashier. The AI assists by looking up product codes and guidi

politics

Russia Urges Peace in Middle East Crisis

March 7, 2026

A conversation on Friday night saw Russia’s leader reach out to Iran’s head of state, offering sympathy for the heavy losses in the current conflict. The dialogue highlighted concerns over many civilian deaths linked to what Russia calls “armed aggression” involving Israel and the United States. Pre