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K-12 public schools in 2026 will continue to navigate the Trump administration's attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, escalating immigration challenges, and the growing presence of AI in educational settings.

Imani Smith, known for her role as Young Nala in Disney's "The Lion King" on Broadway, was discovered with fatal stab wounds at a residence in Edison, New Jersey. Authorities have apprehended Jordan D. Jackson-Small in relation to her death.

The United States conducted a significant military operation targeting ISIS militants in Jabo, Nigeria, resulting in heightened fear and anxiety among residents of the otherwise tranquil village, despite the absence of casualties.

Social media's pervasive influence is linked to diminished critical thinking and attention span, a phenomenon termed "brain rot." Experts suggest that setting boundaries and altering environments can mitigate these effects, promoting healthier digital engagement.

The Justice Department has published a substantial number of documents pertaining to Jeffrey Epstein, though numerous files remain heavily redacted. Additionally, over a million more documents are pending release, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.

The State Department has indefinitely suspended the diversity visa program, a mechanism intended to admit individuals from nations with historically low immigration rates to the United States. This decision follows the identification of the Brown University shooting suspect as a green-card holder who entered the country through this program.

CBS News has unexpectedly pulled a "60 Minutes" segment that highlighted the experiences of Venezuelan men deported by the Trump administration to a notorious maximum-security prison in El Salvador. This decision has sparked concerns over corporate censorship, with some employees considering resignation.

The Justice Department's effort to introduce a third felony charge of mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James was thwarted when a grand jury opted not to proceed with the new indictment.

The impending expiration of the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium subsidies threatens to increase healthcare costs or result in loss of coverage for millions of Americans in 2026, unless legislative action is taken by Congress to extend these subsidies before the end of the year.

The US government has unveiled the "US Tech Force" initiative, aiming to recruit 1,000 early career technology and AI specialists. This program seeks to modernize federal systems and enhance the nation's competitive edge in the global technology arena.