California’s rolling blackouts raise national concern
California endures rolling blackouts as deregulation fails to balance generation and pricing. Utilities face over 12 billion in debt while the state’s economy, led by Silicon Valley, fuels broader fears that electricity shortages could last years and shape national policy.
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Utilities and governance in electricity use
Students discuss whether utilities should be government controlled or market driven. They analyze the impact of an electricity outage on daily life, consider federal intervention for California, and plan letters to the editor. The activity uses newspaper photos and advertisements to rank electric items to reduce consumption.
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Education Extra brings news to the classroom weekly
Debby Carroll presents Education Extra a weekly Newspaper in Education feature that offers teachers and students engaging ways to use current news in lessons.
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Nickelodeon Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
Nickelodeon marks its tenth anniversary as the most watched kids channel with Rugrats leading the lineup. The network, now valued in billions, showcases its day’s shows and asks viewers for favorites while inviting readers to explore family-themed comics and thrill-seeker personalities in the feature.
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50 Point Games Rule Outpaced in Pro Basketball Era
The article notes a rise in 50 plus point games this season across professional basketball. It highlights players who reach 50 points in a single game and lists the top scorer, their team, and exact point total for each game recorded.
Likely winner and loser from standings comparison
Team with the better current record is most likely to win its next game while the weaker club is most likely to lose. Differences lie in win loss totals, home vs away splits, and points for versus against margins noted in the standings.
World Processes and People in News Country
The article highlights a country facing rapid social and political change. It describes population demographics, regional geography, cultural practices, and typical political dynamics. Key figures, places, and events illuminate how history shapes current policy and daily life.
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