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IRS Rule Would Punish Race-Conscious Programs in Private Schools

The IRS's new proposal would revoke tax exemptions from private schools with race-conscious programs, a move critics say

Sep 22

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FAA Restores Flights at Northeast Airports After Cable Cut Chaos

The FAA halted arrivals at major East Coast airports Monday after a telecom failure and a construction crew cut a backup

Sep 22

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Remote Work Boosts Student Test Scores, Study Finds

New research shows when parents work from home, children score higher on exams and qualify for advanced academic tracks,

Sep 22

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Duffy to unveil FAA's new AI system for air traffic control

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will announce the FAA's new AI tool, SMART, aimed at easing congestion and delays at

Sep 21

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AI Threat Sparks Calls for Federal Oversight Modeled on Nuclear Controls

As AI's existential risks draw comparisons to nuclear weapons and climate change, experts call for a federal framework t

Sep 21

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Climate Fear Campaign Has Poisoned Two Generations, But Data Tells Brighter Story

Decades of climate doom-mongering have left two generations fearful of the future, but measurable progress on emissions,

Sep 21

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New FAA Rule Recategorizes Flight Disruptions, Affecting Compensation

Starting in October, a new FAA rule will reclassify 10 types of flight disruptions, potentially reducing airlines' respo

Sep 21

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EPA to Test Drinking Water for Abortion Pill Traces Amid Political Pressure

The EPA is launching a study to test drinking water for traces of abortion pills, a long-sought goal for anti-abortion g

Sep 21

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Debt Hits $40 Trillion: VAT Seen as Only Viable Fix

With U.S. debt at $40 trillion, Peter Tanous argues spending cuts alone can't close the gap; a 10% VAT is the only viabl

Sep 20

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Khanna urges FDA-style agency to regulate AI, warns of 'catastrophic' race with China

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) proposed an FDA-style agency for AI oversight, warning that an unchecked race with China could

Sep 20

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Buc-ee's accelerates expansion with new locations and first-ever state entries

Buc-ee's continues its rapid expansion, opening four travel centers so far this year and planning one more in 2025 plus

Sep 20

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Lawmakers Push Federal Fix to Shield College Sports From Legal Chaos

As nearly 150 lawsuits challenge NCAA rules, the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act seeks to preserve the collegiate

Sep 20