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What we learned on the education beat in 2022
Kids around the metro are returning to class after the holiday break — but the new semester has some familiar issues kicking around. Staffing issues in schools, fights over curriculums and controversial mascots were some of the top stories in 2022, and those continued debates are setting the tone for the year ahead.
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What we're watching in the Missouri and Kansas legislatures this year
The Missouri General Assembly gaveled in a new session on Wednesday, and the Kansas Legislature is reconvening next week. What's at the top of the agenda?
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This 17-year-old cellist from Kansas City is striving to reach the top of the classical music world
Cellist Carter Medina, a Blue Springs South High School student, speaks with Classical KC about his earliest musical inspirations and how playing the cello offers comfort from stressful high school days. Carter's mother Jennifer shares the ways she encouraged Carter's growth, and her heartfelt emotions about Carter's next steps.
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Spain's Top Soccer League Fined For Using App To Spy On Fans In Fight To Curb Piracy
The country's data protection agency said La Liga's popular app was systematically accessing phones' microphones and geolocation data to find out which bars were showing unlicensed match broadcasts.
Missouri governor signs $4.6 billion budget for schools, state raises and Medicaid
The supplemental budget includes almost $2 billion in federal money for Missouri schools as well as funding for the state’s Medicaid program, including its expansion.
Trump Delays Auto Tariffs For 6 Months
The Trump administration announced Friday that it will delay tariffs on cars and auto parts imports while it negotiates trade deals with Japan and the European Union.
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Arizona Gator Gets $6,000 Prosthetic Tail
Mr. Stubbs (his tail was bitten off years ago) was taken in by the Phoenix Herpetological Society. There, The Arizona Republic reports, an orthopedic care specialist realized a silicone tail could be designed for him. Now, Mr. Stubbs sports a $6,000 prosthetic.
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Trump Shakes Up Top Campaign Staff, With Less Than 3 Months To Election Day
The Trump campaign is naming Breitbart News' Stephen Bannon as chief executive, and is also promoting pollster Kellyanne Conway to campaign manager. Paul Manafort will stay on as campaign chairman.
Three Summer Dishes From Café Sebastienne Executive Chef Jennifer Maloney
With summer produce in full bloom, Café Sebastienne's Jennifer Maloney shares some summer dishes from the restaurant's kitchen.Chilled Cantaloupe and…
PHOTOS: True Blue Fans Gather At Power & Light District For Game 6
A blue wave of cheering fans gathered at Kansas City's Power & Light District Tuesday night to watch the Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants…
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