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Idaho's faith-healing exemptions shield parents from prosecution when children die treatable conditions, leaving siblings at risk. A ProPublica investigation exposes legal gaps allowing preventable deaths to repeat across generations.
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Texas education officials facilitated Alpha School's AI tool entry into public classrooms after charter bids failed, sparking debate over student outcomes and transparency.
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Oregon Housing Director Andrea Bell's husband advised firms that received millions from her agency, prompting ethics questions she only addressed after ProPublica's inquiry.
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ProPublica reporters teamed up with local journalists to test how easily private schools can be founded. The results reveal remarkably low barriers, minimal oversight, and new questions about voucher-funded education.
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ProPublica reveals the FBI once had enough evidence to launch a bribery probe into Sen. Susan Collins — until political shifts halted the investigation, and a cooperating witness detailed a campaign finance scheme involving defense...
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Eugene police demand $2.5M from Double Sided Media for records on Officer Justin Peckels, sparking outrage over censorship by cost and raising press freedom concerns.
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Mahmoud Khalil reflects on over 100 days in ICE detention, his new book, and why his fight against deportation matters for every American who values free speech and Palestinian rights.
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham compelled public radio station WBHM to adopt the 'Gulf of America' name, sparking outrage over press freedom and compelled speech.
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Your glove box can quickly become a cluttered junk drawer. This guide reveals the essential items to keep handy for emergencies, traffic stops, and everyday convenience.
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This week’s roundup travels from 450‑year‑old Irish stone traditions to Trader Joe’s new fall salsa, a weather‑driven D‑Day drama, and the steep decline of home dinner parties—plus why it matters for modern manhood.
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Discover five transformative insights from leading podcast guests on simplifying daily life, from inbox mastery to purposeful living, based on a popular Tim Ferriss episode.
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked border wall infrastructure in Texas' Big Bend region, ruling in favor of landowners, businesses, and environmentalists who argue the project violates law and threatens sensitive landscapes.
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This week’s roundup travels from 450‑year‑old Irish stone traditions to Trader Joe’s new fall salsa, a weather‑driven D‑Day drama, and the steep decline of home dinner parties—plus why it matters for modern manhood.
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ProPublica reporters teamed up with local journalists to test how easily private schools can be founded. The results reveal remarkably low barriers, minimal oversight, and new questions about voucher-funded education.
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Ashley Earle opens up about surviving the spotlight of the Eliot Spitzer scandal, building a new life as a stepmother, and starring alongside her family in the Netflix series Earle Meets World.
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A lawsuit alleges a Cornell student was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven men, prompting outrage over the university's decision to offer essay mitigation to most accused instead of expulsion, reigniting debates about campus justice.
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After surviving a rare cancer with months to live, former PepsiCo executive Gwynda Jones founded a Hotworx franchise, turning personal resilience into a thriving Chicago business.
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses doomsday predictions about AI wiping out humanity by 2030, calling such warnings unscientific and emphasizing responsible development.
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Managem, Morocco’s royal-linked mining giant, posts a dramatic profit jump to $395 million in H1 2026, driven by full-capacity gold and copper production across its African operations.
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Emirates will deploy its Airbus A350 on the Dubai–Nairobi route from 25 October, bringing Premium Economy to Kenya for the first time and increasing weekly flights to 21.
