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Beshear joins lawsuit over federal education funding freeze; local leaders weigh impact
The Hazard Herald - Kentucky
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Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that Kentucky has joined 23 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to freeze $6.8 billion in federal education funding. Beshear said the move...
The Bizarre Free Love Cult That Housed a Presidential Assassin
Mental Floss
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July 26, 2025
Charles Guiteau was seething. Two decades before he became infamous for assassinating President James Garfield, Guiteau was living in the Oneida Community in upstate New York—and it was his turn for a mutual criticism. As he sat there in the...
This is what your New Jersey area code says about you!
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 9, 2025
Area codes might just be three little numbers. But every single area code in the Garden State has big meaning. And that’s what Jersey’s Best Podcast is breaking down this week. The latest episode is out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever...
Suns rookies share meaning behind new jersey numbers
AZ Central - Arizona
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SCOTTSDALE – To fans, a jersey number is just a way to identify players on the court, but to the athlete, it’s much more than that. The digits stitched across their back tell a personal story. Whether it’s a tribute to a family member, a nod to...
At 1 in 7 new US immigrants, Indian diaspora wields political clout
Nikkei Asia
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NEW YORK -- In the heart of the Indian community on the East Coast stands a massive white building that resembles a castle and symbolizes the rise of the Indian diaspora in the U.S. The site near Princeton, New Jersey, is about an hour south of...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker demands the release of $7 billion in federal education funding
Chalkbeat
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, along with 16 other Democratic governors, sent a letter Thursday to federal education and budget officials...
N.J. leaders demand release of federal education funds frozen by the Trump administration
WHYY FM - Pennsylvania
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July 17, 2025
New Jersey U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone said he is demanding explanations. “We sent a letter to the director of OMB, the Budget Office, basically saying that this is unlawful and that we have been given no reason why this money is being withheld,”...
FESTIVAL: 4th Annual Jazz, Health And Food Truck Festival 2025 In Orange New Jersey on July 12
All About Jazz
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July 9, 2025
We are setting the stage for an unforgettable day at Monte Irvin Orange Park— the 4th Annual Food Truck and Jazz Festival 2025 is going to be the best one yet! With the City of Orange rolling out a mouthwatering fleet of food trucks, Three Doctors...
A New Adam Sandler Project Is Filming in a New Jersey Jewish Deli
Kveller
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July 8, 2025
Movies With a stacked cast and a plot about deli drama, we have a feeling this film is going to be a treat. via Andrew Francis Wallace/Toronto Star via Getty Images Adam Sandler is a fan of New Jersey Jewish delis. Last year, he visited Millburn’s...
President Trump plans to attend Club World Cup Final in New Jersey
New Jersey Herald
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President Donald Trump will be in New Jersey attending the FIFA Club World Cup Championship at MetLife Stadium on July 13. The president told reporters on July 8 that he will be watching the soccer game in-person this upcoming Sunday. FIFA...
Federal judge tosses Trump DOJ lawsuit against sanctuary policies in Chicago
Fox News
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July 26, 2025
‘The Big Weekend Show’ panel breaks down the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration’s battle with Democrat-controlled jurisdictions and their sanctuary polices...
EEOC Sues Pearson Education for Disability Discrimination
InsiderNJ - New Jersey
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EEOC Sues Pearson Education for Disability Discrimination Federal agency charges educational publishing and services company discriminated against employees with vision impairments NEWARK, N.J. — Pearson Education, Inc., an educational publishing...
Suns Rookies Share The Meaning Behind Their New Jersey Numbers
Arizona Daily Independent
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July 9, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Tom O’Grady) By Dylan Kane To fans, a jersey number is just a way to identify players on the court, but to the athlete, it’s much more than that. The digits stitched across their back tell a personal story. Whether it’s a...
3 Charming Small Cities Prove New Jersey Is America’s Hidden Gem
Beach Radio - New Jersey
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July 9, 2025
What makes a small town exceptional? It usually comes down to a few simple things. A great small town is more than just its size. It’s about community, the friendly faces, local shops where people actually know your name, and that laid-back vibe...
Mapped: Measles Cases by State in 2025
Visual Capitalist
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July 26, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Measles Cases by State in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts...
Trump administration sues New York City
Global Village Space
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July 26, 2025
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against New York City and several of its officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, to challenge local sanctuary policies, which restrict cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The...
New Jersey announces winners of anti-bias youth competition
Mercer Times - New Jersey
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July 3, 2025
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced the winners of the No Hate in the Garden State Youth Competition. This competition, open to middle and high school students, is part of a broader effort to...
New Jersey knows these are the most unfriendly cities in nation
New Jersey 101.5
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July 3, 2025
It was no surprise to me that the most unfriendly city and the third most unfriendly city border New Jersey. Foreign travelers who came to New York and Philadelphia for that warm and fuzzy, friendly experience got a rude awakening. What determines...
Catholic school closures continue in New Jersey amid enrollment and budget strains
CatholicVote - Wisconsin
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July 7, 2025
Four Catholic schools in New Jersey permanently closed at the end of the 2024–’25 academic year, continuing a pattern of school closures tied to financial challenges and enrollment declines. Among them was Immaculate Conception High School in...
Senator Andy Kim criticizes health insurance and education policy impacts on New Jersey residents
Burlington Review - New Jersey
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July 7, 2025
Andy Kim U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd district | Official U.S. House HeadshotAndy Kim U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 3rd district | Official U.S. House Headshot Senator Andy Kim, representing New Jersey's...