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Critical School Civil Rights Data Six Months Overdue
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Critical School Civil Rights Data Six Months Overdue

The Education Department's Civil Rights Data Collection, which tracks student treatment in every public school nationwide, was due last December but remains unpublished. Advocates express concern as the Trump administration plans to transfer the Office for Civil Rights to the Department of Justice.

7/2/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
World Cup Viewership Shatters Records Across America
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World Cup Viewership Shatters Records Across America

The 2026 World Cup is drawing unprecedented American audiences, with the U.S. men's national team's opening match attracting 25 million viewers across Fox and Telemundo platforms. The tournament has filled stadiums to near capacity and transformed cities into celebration zones as soccer fever grips the nation.

7/1/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
U.S. Faces Bosnia in World Cup Knockout Match
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U.S. Faces Bosnia in World Cup Knockout Match

The U.S. men's national team takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina Wednesday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara in a Round of 32 World Cup match. A victory would mark the first World Cup knockout win for the U.S. since 2002.

7/1/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Supreme Court Closes Term with Birthright Citizenship Ruling
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Supreme Court Closes Term with Birthright Citizenship Ruling

The nation's highest court concluded its term Tuesday with three major decisions addressing birthright citizenship, transgender athlete participation, and campaign finance regulations. Legal experts say the rulings reveal deep divisions within the court on fundamental constitutional questions.

6/30/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Heat Wave to Break Records This July Fourth Weekend
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Heat Wave to Break Records This July Fourth Weekend

More than 102 million Americans face extreme heat warnings as temperatures climb toward 105 degrees across the Midwest and East Coast. The heat dome will peak Thursday and Friday before slightly moderating on Independence Day itself.

6/30/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
Supreme Court Eliminates Political Party Spending Limits
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Supreme Court Eliminates Political Party Spending Limits

The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on political party fundraising and spending on Tuesday, ruling that the 1974 post-Watergate restrictions violate the First Amendment. The 6-3 decision allows parties to both coordinate with candidates and raise unlimited funds.

6/30/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
U.S. Murder Rate Nears Historic Low in 2026
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U.S. Murder Rate Nears Historic Low in 2026

The United States is on track to record its lowest murder rate since the FBI began collecting national data in 1960, with violent crime dropping significantly in the first four months of 2026 following a dramatic spike during the pandemic years.

6/30/2026
South Jersey NewsBeat
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