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Chronically Absent Crisis: 30% of U.S. Public School Students Struggle with Persistent Attendance Issues
The pervasive issue, identified as missing at least 10 percent of the school year, has left districts nationwide grappling to bring students back into the classroom. A staggering 14.7 million students, roughly 30 percent of total enrollees, were chronically absent during the last academic year A recent study by Attendance Works revealed that 66 percent…
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Abbott: Almost 500,000 immigrants were detained as a result of Operation Lone Star
As perĀ updated statistics given by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, since the operation’s inception in 2021, over 488,500 illegal immigrants have been apprehended at the southern border as a result of Operation Lone Star. Additionally, it has resulted in almost 37,300 arrests for crimes. Abbott shared on social media on Sunday that Texas law enforcement has…
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Family Of Gabby Petito’s FiancĆ© Denies Relationship With Victim’s Family, Claims Their Emotional Distress Was Preexisting Before Their Son Brutally Killed Her During Their Trip
The family of Gabby Petitoās fiancĆ© denied any relationship with the victimās family and claimed that their emotional distress was preexisting even before their son brutally killed their daughter during their trip. Family of Gabby Petitoās FiancĆ© Denies Any Relationship with Her Family After Allegedly Knowing Their Son Killed Her Before Her Dead Body Was…
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Transformative Advancements in Medical Care Reshape Humanitarian Crisis Response in Conflict Zones
The challenges of delivering medical care in humanitarian crises have long been recognized, with doctors and nurses facing daunting conditions and limited resources. Significant advancements in medical care are proving pivotal, particularly in conflict zones like the ongoing situations in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict Medical professionals operating in these challenging environments have historically encountered…
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Sergey Mironov Sparks Controversy with Bold Proposal to Reclaim Alaska, Echoing Historical Claims and Raising Geopolitical Tensions
Alaska, the largest state in the U.S. and situated west of Canada, became the 49th state in the union in January 1959. Russian lawmaker Sergey Mironov, a staunch ally of President Vladimir Putin, sparked controversy on Wednesday by proposing that Moscow should consider reclaiming Alaska from the United States The Russian Empire had previously attempted…
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Senate Republicans Cruz and Cornyn are obstructing assistance for Israel and Ukraine
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans overwhelmingly decided to stop an emergency budget plan that would have allocated over $100 billion to Israel, Ukraine, and other security-related requirements. Their desire for an update of immigration and border security policies is at issue. Probably the most outspoken members of the chamber to voice their opinions were Texas Senators…
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Greg Abbott Wins Effectively Against Circular Saw Floating Barriers
In his ongoing legal struggle with the federal government, Republican Texas governor Greg Abbott gained a major victory on Wednesday when a district judge decided to reject the Biden administration’s allegations at the governor’s request. Conservatives like Abbott have put demands on the president and his administration to take greater steps to strengthen border security…
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Sen. Ted Cruz, a Republican, pushes for tighter government regulation of automobile radios
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas urged previously this week for a bill requiring automakers to put AM radio bands on all automobile radios to pass with unanimous approval. Cruz emphasized how the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which was ultimately defeated by Kentucky Senator Rand Paul, would expand the influence of his conservative allies…
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Biden Administration Injects $6 Billion into High-Speed Rail Projects in the West, Propelling Future of Transportation
In a major move signaling the Biden administration‘s commitment to advancing high-speed rail, more than $6 billion will be allocated to propel two crucial electric rail projects in the U.S. West. U.S. senators from California and Nevada have revealed that $3 billion will be granted for a privately owned high-speed rail link connecting Las Vegas…
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Spousal Social Security Benefit Set to Increase in 2024: COLA Boosts Retiree Checks, but Disparities Remain
This increase extends beyond retired workers, as individuals claiming benefits on a worker’s record, including spouses, will also witness a growth in their checks. Retired individuals are set to receive an above-average boost in their spousal Social Security benefits, thanks to the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) The average spousal social security benefit is poised to…