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Trump has promoted AI in education. His FCC may end school internet subsidies.Like many parents, Arielle Roth has concerns about her children’s screen time at school. But unlike her peers, she’s in a position to influence the issue at nearly every school in America. Roth heads an obscure federal agency within the Commerce Department that serves as the president’s top policy adviser on telecommunications issues. In that

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Halloween should be scary. Your bill doesn't have to beHalloween can get expensive pretty fast. You might start with bags of candy and a costume for the kids, but then come the decorations, pumpkins, school events, and trips to the pumpkin patch. Before you know it, you’ve spent a lot more than you planned. And it’s not just you. Halloween is no longer about

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How are higher interest rates and rising prices affecting you?By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — Last month, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years, as it tries to bring inflation under control. But higher rates make borrowing more expensive for consumers and businesses — one reason mortgage rates have climbed to a three-year high in recent

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GOP candidate Steve Hilton grapples with Trump’s policies and other takeaways from the California governor debateBy Eric Bradner, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Xavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN. “You’re going to end up with Trump results if you follow Steve Hilton’s plan,”

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Alleged gang rape at Cornell turns spotlight on campus sexual assaultBy Brittany Shammas, Lauren Mascarenhas, Taylor Galgano, CNN (CNN) — It was 7:05 p.m. on a Wednesday in mid-September when Jane Doe’s lawsuit hit the New York County Supreme Court docket. Within days, the 101-page, double-spaced filing had captured the nation’s attention, sparking outrage and controversy and refocusing attention on a longstanding issue:…

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LU to receive nearly $1.6 million in federal fundingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University in Jefferson City is set to receive $1.58 million in federal funding, according to multiple press releases from government officials. The money is part of a one-time investment of more than $174 million by the federal government toward Historically Black Colleges and Universities, according to a Sept. 22 press release

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Doctor says 'protein maxxing' short on real health benefitsCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Protein is everywhere. Grocery stores are full of products that promise extra protein, and federal health authorities have sung the virtues of adding more to Americans' diets. But a University of Missouri Health Care doctor said Tuesday that there's not much evidence to show that "protein maxxing" has any health benefits. The

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Banks made $3 billion from overdraft fees in just 6 months: Here's how to avoid paying themThe average overdraft fee is about $35, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and U.S. banks collected $2.96 billion in combined overdraft and non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees in just the first six months of 2026, according to a Motley Fool Money analysis of Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Call Report…

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Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments over school library contentCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Association of Librarians asked the Missouri Supreme Court on Wednesday to uphold a lower court's ruling that deems a law on sexually explicit materials in schools unconstitutional. The law in question is Senate Bill 775. The bill went into effect in August 2022 and addressed sexual assault and school materials.

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Columbia City Council to finalize funding for reconstruction project on Clark LaneCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will meet Monday to discuss a grant agreement with the Federal Highway Administration that will help to fund a reconstruction project along 1.32 miles of Clark Lane. Approval will authorize the city manager to execute a $8.4 million federal grant awarded through the 2024 Safe Streets and Roads

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Using credit cards to pay rent: What new survey data showsHousing is typically thought of as a fixed, non-negotiable bill, the one expense that gets paid before anything else. New survey data suggests that for a meaningful share of Americans, it isn’t being paid outright at all. It’s being financed. In a 2026 survey of 2,000 U.S. adults with at least $10,000 in unsecured debt,

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FAA says Trump’s arch would not interfere with airplanes flying into DC’s national airportBy Michael Williams, Sunlen Serfaty, CNN (CNN) — The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said it has determined that President Donald Trump’s planned triumphal arch will not interfere with aircraft flying into the nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, one of the busiest commercial flight corridors in the country. The arch, which is…

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Flights briefly paused at DC airport as unauthorized drone appears over runwayBy Aaron Cooper, CNN (CNN) — Flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were stopped for about 20 minutes on Wednesday night after two pilots spotted a drone flying over the active runway, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. “We saw, like, a drone or something that went flying by, probably halfway down the runway,”

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Afghan man sentenced to 20 years in case tied to 2021 airport bombing that killed US troopsBy Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge handed down a 20-year sentence for the Afghan man convicted of providing material support to a terrorist organization during the August 2021 airport attack and bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan, during the US military’s flawed departure. Mohammad Sharifullah was convicted of providing support to an ISIS affiliate

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University of Missouri investigating professor after video alleges DEI sympathiesCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is investigating allegations of staff violating federal and state laws against diversity, equity and inclusion practices after a video reportedly showing a professor expressing support for DEI surfaced Monday. The video, filmed by Accuracy in Media with what appears to be a hidden camera, shows University…

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Changing US crime rates: What the data revealsCrime statistics in the U.S. have shifted considerably in recent years, and the most recent data points in an encouraging direction. Figures from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and independent research both suggest broad declines in violent and property crime, though the numbers come with important caveats about how crime data is collected and

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PAYE and SAVE are being replaced: What new and existing borrowers need to knowAs of July 1, 2026, federal student loan plans like Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) are being replaced by two new options: the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) and the Tiered Standard Plan. Picking between RAP or Tiered Standard isn’t just a loan decision. Whatever you commit to

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Senate poll surprises, colon cancer clues, high-wire heist: Catch up on the day’s storiesBy Gina Park, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Not hitting 10,000 steps a day? Research suggests picking up the pace may be as beneficial as walking longer at a slower speed. Here’s what else you might have missed during your busy day. 5 things 1️⃣ Neck and neck The critical Senate contests in

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SEC threatens to boot LSU out of the conference this week, court filing saysBy Kyle Feldscher, CNN (CNN) — The Southeastern Conference will meet on Thursday to determine whether to boot Louisiana State University out of the high-profile conference as the fight over the Tigers’ potential use of former professional football players escalates. In a federal court filing, the conference said it will meet to “decide whether to

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MoDOT evaluating rural highways for potential 75 mph speed limitsJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new Missouri law allowing higher speed limits on certain rural highways is set to take effect Aug. 28, but drivers will not see immediate changes. Gov. Mike Kehoe signed Senate Bill 1408 in July, giving the Missouri Department of Transportation the authority to raise speed limits from 70 to 75

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