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Fewer families may pay full costs to offset the 'slim margin' of subsidized care.
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Issues playing out at the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center are part of a national trend.
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The march took place on April 5 with more than a thousand protesters taking to the streets of Richmond.
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Updated: GRTC announced it can cover the multimillion-dollar 'lifeline' gap.
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The bill defining relationships between the state and tribal nations passed unanimously.
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Program that awarded $13.6M for farm-to-table foods will end in July.
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Two studies of wild chimps point to the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimp communication often relies on rhythmic structures and call combinations.
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President Trump is looking to use the IRS to achieve some of his political goals. Some experts see parallels with Nixon's efforts to interfere with the agency.
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Large language models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek are increasingly being looked at for their potential to help make decisions in high-stakes situations.
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Some of the microplastics we ingest may come from the kitchen tools we use to prepare what we eat. If you want to reduce your reliance on plastic, here are some ideas.
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A Republican overhaul would reduce borrowers' repayments options from several plans to just two.
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