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Rochester Chamber Backs Planned Pine Island Data Center
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The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce backed Project Skyway, a proposed Google data center in Pine Island, citing expected jobs, infrastructure and school funding, and substantial new tax revenue. The project has drawn opposition over potential costs and environmental effects, and one report says legal challenges have paused development.
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Churches Across Regions Mark Religious Milestones
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Orthodox communities marked the start of the academic year with blessings at Byzantine music, hagiography and mosaics schools, while a Worcester cathedral unveiled newly painted and refurbished icons. Separately, a Byzantine-era St. Nicholas icon missing from a Florida church for more than a century was rediscovered in Greece, and local officials hope to bring it back.
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Wyoming Church School Drive Serves 1,400
Health
— Sep 29, 2026
A personal account reflects on how pandemic-era homeschooling disrupted a child’s friendships and routines, underscoring the social role of school beyond academics. Other back-to-school efforts are strengthening students’ support systems, from family-school engagement and supplies and shoes for children in Wyoming to tailored educational and career programs for students with disabilities.
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Texas, Oklahoma Set for Red River QB Showdown
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Football coverage spans concerns about the Giants’ ineffective, low-explosive running game and a comparison of standout NFL backs Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson, alongside a preview of the Texas–Oklahoma quarterback matchup. In high school football, Riverside Brookfield edged Bartlett 28–26 in a game honoring veterans, including the grandfather of Bulldogs senior Nick Baca.
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Record $80,000,000 Shipping Bills Are Pricing American Oil Out Of Asia
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Randi Mahomes Backs Inclusive Play in Kansas City
Health
— Sep 28, 2026
Individuals and organizations are supporting people with disabilities through charity fundraising, inclusive activities and school-based identification of children who may need special-education services. Experts also urge aging parents caring for dependent adult children to plan ahead for their loved ones’ legal, financial and residential support.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Back-to-School Food Guides Span Meals, Sick Days
Lifestyle
— Sep 21, 2026
Across five pieces, the focus is on practical, kid-friendly meals for busy school weeks and chilly days—ranging from quick, make-ahead snacks and simple homemade yogurts to slow-cooker dinners, comforting soups, and nostalgic sick-day classics that ease the daily dinner crunch. The articles emphasize cost-conscious, adaptable options that can feed varied appetites while keeping prep minimal and ingredients approachable.
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School fire in rebel-held Bukavu kills at least 17
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— Sep 10, 2026
A fire at a school in Bukavu, a city held by Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels, killed at least 17 people including children, with hospitals reporting over 50 students admitted and 14 later dying; the cause is not yet known and the death toll is subject to confirmation. The incident highlights the dangers facing civilians in rebel-controlled areas and ongoing unsafe conditions.
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Trump Says He Is Comfortable Having His Son and Grandchildren Back in Schools
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— Jul 23, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is comfortable with his son, Barron, and grandchildren going back to school, arguing that schools should be open despite concerns from many that it could lead to more…
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Biden Admin Issues Transgender-Themed ‘Back-To-School Message’ Urging Students To File Complaints Against Schools
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— Aug 18, 2021
The Biden administration wants transgender students to know that an army of government lawyers is ready and willing to sue schools on their behalf. In a so-called “ Back to School” video issued by the Department of…
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Coroner Clears Husband as New Details Emerge in Wife's Disappearance
Nearly four months after Elena Katherine Moore was found dead following a six-day disappearance, authorities have determined that the 39-year-old South Carolina woman died from a heart condition, ruling out homicide as the cause of her death. According to Fox News , Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher announced Friday that Moore died from complications of cardiac dysrhythmia with premature ve
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NEERAJA DESHPANDE: The Teaching Profession’s Death Spiral
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— Sep 1, 2025
In America today, back to school means back to chaos in far too many districts. This week, a middle school teacher in Virginia’s Alexandria County Public Schools district came under fire for giving her students a…
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Study: Extended School Closures Have Been Even More Damaging for Kids Than Initially Thought
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— Mar 12, 2021
Lockdowns have led to a dramatic loss in learning among America’s children, according to a new report that calls for getting children back into schools. “The recommendation is to open schools and bring kids back into…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
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The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
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Back-To-School Giveaways Expand Across Multiple Cities
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— Aug 10, 2026
Across several states, communities are hosting back-to-school giveaways and resource fairs offering free supplies, meals, and activities for families and educators, from Roselle’s park event to Baltimore-area and local shopping center programs. Partners like IKEA are hosting free educator-focused events and discounts, while city organizations list multiple back-to-school activities and guidance on taking back-to-school photos to capture memories.
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School Stands By Mandatory K-12 Screentime After Parents Protest
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— May 22, 2026
Parents are pushing back after their school district refused to let them opt their children out of technology in the classroom.
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EXCLUSIVE: Here’s How Parents Can Protect Their Rights As Kids Head Back To School
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— Aug 26, 2025
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty released a parental toolkit on Tuesday to help parents understand their rights as kids head back to school. The toolkit , first shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation…
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OpenAI Says Three Fired Safety Researchers Got The Boot Over ‘Breach Of Trust,’ Not Their Warnings
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Two School Staffers Charged After Alleged Assaults on Young Students
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— Apr 8, 2026
Back-to-back incidents at an Oklahoma elementary school have led to criminal charges against two employees accused of using force on young children, according to court records and officials. According to Fox News , the…
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The grammar gatekeeper test
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Twelve spelling and grammar traps that catch almost everyone. Pass, and the AI knights you. Fail, and it's gentle about it. Mostly.
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Nearly A Third Of Families Expect Back-To-School Shopping To Push Them Into Debt
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— Aug 19, 2024
American families are drowning in back-to-school expenses as inflation continues to weigh on household budgets, according to a survey from financial services company Bankrate published Monday. Around 31% of…
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School Stands By Mandatory K-12 Screentime After Parents Protest
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— May 22, 2026
Parents are pushing back after their school district refused to let them opt their children out of technology in the classroom. Students at the Lower Merion School District use tablets in Kindergarten and Chromebooks in…
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White House: Children Should Go Back to School Even If Studies Show They Spread Coronavirus
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— Jul 25, 2020
Children still should go back to school even if it turns out that they are transmitting the deadly novel coronavirus that has claimed more than 140,000 U.S. lives, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on…
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Christian Teacher Fighting Back After School Suspended Her for Not Using Trans Pronouns
Reporting
— Mar 16, 2022
A Christian teacher who was punished for not kowtowing to a Kansas school’s pro-transgender culture is fighting back. Last year, math teacher Pamela Ricard received a three-day paid suspension and then was given a…
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Arrested Son Waives Right to Fight Return After Fatal Shooting in Massachusetts
A 22-year-old Massachusetts man arrested in Vermont following the fatal shooting of his mother has agreed to return to his home state, clearing a legal step as authorities continue investigating the killing. According to Fox News , Ryan Hanafin waived extradition during a brief court hearing Friday, allowing Massachusetts authorities to retrieve him without obtaining a governor’s warrant. The timi
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School Board Now Backing Trans Teacher Who Taught Class in Perverse Outfit
Reporting
— Sep 18, 2022
A Canadian school district is defending a transgender teacher who instructs students while wearing large, exaggerated prosthetic breasts. The Halton District School Board in the province of Ontario confirmed Saturday…
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Praying Football Coach Who Won Supreme Court Case Makes His Way Back to Coaching
Reporting
— Mar 9, 2023
Joseph Kennedy, the high school football coach who won his Supreme Court case, is making his way back to coaching the team. The Washington Times reported Kennedy returned to the Bremerton High School following a…
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‘That’s a Personal Decision:’ Conway on Whether Trump and the First Lady Will Send Barron Back to School
Reporting
— Jul 17, 2020
White House adviser Kellyanne Conway is leaving it up to President Donald Trump and first Lady Melania Trump to decide whether their son Barron should go back to school amid the coronavirus pandemic. A reporter asked…
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Pelosi Slams DeVos for Suggesting Children Have to Take Risks to Go Back to School
Reporting
— Jul 9, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is criticizing Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos for her latest claim indicating children may need to face the challenges of going back to school amid the coronavirus pandemic…
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Virginia School District Probes Allegations Of Staff Arranging Student Abortions Behind Parents’ Backs
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— Aug 7, 2025
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has opened an investigation into allegations that school officials arranged and funded abortions for two students without informing their parents in 2021, FCPS confirmed to the Daily…
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Allies Answer Trump With Oil They Already Promised While America Drains Its Reserve
Simon August · 5 min · 3h
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