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FAA Directs $1.776 Billion to Airport Projects in 46 States
The grants cover runway rehabilitation, taxiways, lighting and rescue facilities, including $88.8 million for Denver and $74 million for Boise.
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U.S. Population Growth Slowed to 0.5% as Net Migration Fell 54%
The Census Bureau estimates the country added 1.8 million people to reach 341.8 million, half the prior year's growth rate.
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U.S. Public School Spending Reached a Record $17,619 Per Pupil in 2024
Census data show a 6.6% increase in current spending per student while federal revenue fell 4.4% from the prior fiscal year.
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USGS River DroughtCast Forecasts Low Streamflow Up to 90 Days Ahead
The machine-learning system covers more than 3,000 streamgages and correctly predicts the first week of severe or extreme drought about 75% of the time.