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TL/DR - The Scottsdale Unified School District has successfully passed an override, allowing the district to maintain competitive salaries for teachers and continue to invest in its students. Various programs including advanced placement, Career and Technical Education programs, gifted and honors classes, International Baccalaureate, Math and…

TL/DR - Buncombe County Parks & Recreation is hosting its annual Festival of Lights at Lake Julian Park from Dec. 2 to Dec. 23. The festival offers both a walk-through experience on Dec. 2 and 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. and a drive-through experience for the rest of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be used to…

TL/DR - Jason J. Eaton, 48, is suspected of shooting three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont, and pleaded not guilty at his arraignment hearing. The case is drawing national attention amid increasing reports of hate crimes, and authorities are investigating if the shooting was a hate crime. The three students, all 20 years old,…

TL/DR - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom will participate in a first-of-its-kind debate on November 30, where they will discuss a range of issues including health care and homelessness. DeSantis and Newsom have contrasting approaches towards public health policies, with DeSantis refusing to expand Medicaid in Florida and…