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Melissa Ann Pinney's photographs capture everyday moments of adolescence inside Chicago Public Schools over the course of a seven-year artist residency.
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SNAP food benefits have been halted for tens of millions of people as of today. Two federal judges have ordered SNAP funding to resume, but it's not clear how or when that may happen.
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Other allegations, including one about bad-faith termination, were dismissed. -
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The state assembly passed a provision that freezes around $12 million in annual legal aid funds. No one will explain why they did it. -
A new summer career camp in Western North Carolina gives high schoolers and recent grads a one‑week, hands‑on tour of local jobs — from rolling pasta to exploring treetop courses. -
AdventHealth is holding listening sessions in Western North Carolina as the health care provider prepares to apply for a Certificate of Need for more acute care beds. -
Federal cuts and Helene have dealt a blow, but research could restart next year.
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