Parents back teaching civil debate in high schools
A majority of parents say it is important for high school students to learn civil debate skills, according to a new survey from EdChoice.
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Debate over AI heats up as GOP scraps moratorium in annual Defense bill
Lawmakers are becoming increasingly concerned about the rapid expansion of AI technology and its impacts on cybersecurity, the power grid, and online safety.
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When was the first Thanksgiving? It’s actually up for debate
As Americans celebrate Thanksgiving this year, many believe the first thanksgiving was held in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. However, the first Thanksgiving celebration was held two decades earlier in an area south of El Paso in 1598, historians in Texas argue.
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Debate persists over nation’s highest gas prices in California
A “mystery surcharge” at the pump costs Californians millions of dollars a year, according to a new report from the state Division of Petroleum Market Oversight.
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With shutdown ending, debate turns to paying for Obamacare subsidies
As Congress moves to reopen the federal government this week, debate is shifting toward how to pay for the federal health care programs that helped trigger the shutdown.
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Everyday Economics: Rate cut debate: Reading mixed signals in a fragile economy
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates last week, but the decision was far from unanimous. Two members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) dissented – an unusual occurrence that reveals deep disagreement about where the economy is heading. Even more striking: the dissenters... Read More.