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US removes all enriched uranium from Venezuela reactor, ships materials to SC in major nuclear security op

May 8, 2026

US removes all enriched uranium from Venezuela reactor, ships materials to SC in major nuclear security op

The NNSA says it removed 30 pounds of uranium from Venezuela's RV-1 reactor in weeks, transferring the material to the U.S. for reuse in May.

Number of K-12 public school students has declined in more than half of states, report indicates

May 8, 2026

Number of K-12 public school students has declined in more than half of states, report indicates

The amount of K-12 public school students in the U.S. has declined in 30 U.S. states since the mid-2010s, The New York Times reported.

Teens 'overwhelmed' New Jersey carnival, sparking fights and forcing police to shut it down: officials

May 8, 2026

Teens 'overwhelmed' New Jersey carnival, sparking fights and forcing police to shut it down: officials

Unsupervised juveniles overwhelmed a Maple Shade, New Jersey, carnival, causing fights and prompting police to close the event and charge several teens.

NJ Transit reduces World Cup train ticket prices after backlash, citing more monetary support: report

May 8, 2026

NJ Transit reduces World Cup train ticket prices after backlash, citing more monetary support: report

World Cup train tickets to MetLife Stadium were reportedly reduced from $150 to $105 roundtrip after NJ Transit secured private sponsor funding support.

Omar camp breaks silence on fraud probe, blames Walz, Trump as new claims clash with earlier statements

May 8, 2026

Omar camp breaks silence on fraud probe, blames Walz, Trump as new claims clash with earlier statements

Rep. Ilhan Omar has not responded to a Minnesota fraud committee's inquiry, but a former staffer's email attempts to distance her from the MEALS Act.

Tim Walz Minnesota forcing teachers to abide by ‘horribly disgusting,’ ‘crazy’ race standard, says lawmaker

May 8, 2026

Tim Walz Minnesota forcing teachers to abide by ‘horribly disgusting,’ ‘crazy’ race standard, says lawmaker

Minnesota public school teachers must assess how their biases perpetuate oppression under state licensing standards tied to Gov. Tim Walz's tenure.

Left-wing local leader torched after griping about American flags, pushing ‘more relatable’ replacement

May 8, 2026

Left-wing local leader torched after griping about American flags, pushing ‘more relatable’ replacement

A Lynnwood, Washington, councilwoman said a pride flag is more relatable than an American flag and suggested changes to a local park's flag display.

MAKARY, DIAMANTAS: Parents worried about baby formula safety just got the news they needed

May 8, 2026

MAKARY, DIAMANTAS: Parents worried about baby formula safety just got the news they needed

Operation Stork Speed aims to enhance infant formula safety, availability and quality under the Trump administration's "Babies First" approach.

State Department set to revoke passports of thousands of parents with unpaid child support debt

May 7, 2026

State Department set to revoke passports of thousands of parents with unpaid child support debt

The U.S. State Department is set to revoke passports of thousands of parents who owe more than $2,500 in unpaid, court-ordered child support debt.

White House calls out Newsom as California girls' track and field controversy reignites

May 7, 2026

White House calls out Newsom as California girls' track and field controversy reignites

The White House fires back at Gov. Gavin Newsom over California's policy allowing trans athletes to compete in girls' high school sports playoffs.