August 20, 2025

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Trump admin returns millions in fed funds to Palm Springs area schools

Will the U.S. Department of Education be disbanded by Trump Administration? This video examines the historical foundation of the U.S. Department of Education, its mission to promote equal access and accountability in education, and the conservative-driven debate over its future. The Trump administration is releasing billions in grants for English language instruction, migrant education, adult

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Crypto

When is the next Blue Origin launch? Crypto billionaire joins crew

The crew for the next Blue Origin spaceflight – which includes Justin Sun, founder of cryptocurrency TRON – could get off the ground in early August. Watch zero gravity inside Blue Origin space flight with Katy Perry Katy Perry, Gayle King and four other women experienced zero gravity as they reached the edge of space

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Stevens Point school district set to receive federal education funds

As of July 30, SPAPSD had still not received its portion of funds as the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction worked through its allocation process. STEVENS POINT – President Donald Trump’s administration announced it would release federal funds for school districts July 25, ending weeks of uncertainty and number-crunching by school district staff. Federal funds

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Why Erie City Council changed course to fund Miller Bros. roof repairs

Council members made it clear to Mayor Joe Schember’s administration they did not want to use the city’s nearly $17 million Water Reserve Fund for the repairs. City of Erie sees plenty of possibilities at former Miller Bros. property Here’s a quick look at the expansive basement in the former Miller Bros. Power Equipment property,

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Investors

Optimism is rising among American investors, survey shows

The trade war hits stock markets — how can you protect your finances? The global trade war has hit the stock markets — this is how you can protect your finances. Americans may have gotten pretty good at tuning out negative news and predictions, at least when it comes to investing, a Wealthfront survey suggests.

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Investors

US tocks open little changed with China trade talks in second day

How fentanyl reaches the US and the role of Trump’s China tariffs US President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods, citing Beijing’s failure to stop the export of chemicals used to produce fentanyl. unbranded – Newsworthy U.S. stocks opened barely higher as investors continue to wait for news from the second day

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Trump threatens funding cut to California over transgender athletes

Justice Department sues Maine over transgender athletes Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit against Maine’s Department of Education over the state’s refusal to ban transgender athletes. President Donald Trump took aim at California, saying the state “illegally” allows men to play in women’s sports, referring to a transgender female student athlete in the state.

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Loans

Interest rates for loans, mortgages aren’t falling. See when they might

If you’re wondering when interest rates on credit cards and car loans will start falling again, don’t hold you breath this week when the Federal Reserve’s policy committee meets. Interest-rate traders see little chance that the Fed will lower interest rates at the end of Wednesday’s meeting or the following one. That means Americans won’t

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Finance

U.S. Trade Rep. testifies on tariffs: Key takeaways from hearing

China vows to ‘fight to the end’ on President Trump’s tariffs President Donald Trump threatened China with more tariffs after they put a 34% tariff on U.S. imports. Video shows key takeaways, tense moments from April 8 Senate Finance Committee hearing on tariffs Trump has announced reciprocal levies on trading partners U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson

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Which Wisconsin school districts receive the most federal funding?

Linda McMahon says Dept. of Education can only be closed by Congress President Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary faced questions about federal funding for low-income schools, school choice and more. As President Donald Trump slashes federal programs nationwide, funding for public school districts across Wisconsin is in jeopardy. Some Wisconsin school districts rely on

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