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Vermont Teen Runs for Governor Amid Water Crisis, AI Investment

4/10/2026

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Dean Roy, a 14-year-old high school freshman, is Vermont's first under-18 gubernatorial candidate, representing the Freedom and Unity Party.
Supply-chain disruptions from the Iran War reduced fluoride levels in Maryland's water, with WSSC Water lowering from 0.7 to 0.4 milligrams per liter, and a Spokane billboard drew backlash.
In Iowa, Republicans are considering a $1.4 million investment in artificial intelligence to analyze county and school district spending for potential savings.

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Story summary

Dean Roy, a 14-year-old high school freshman, is Vermont's first under-18 gubernatorial candidate, representing the Freedom and Unity Party.
Supply-chain disruptions from the Iran War reduced fluoride levels in Maryland's water, with WSSC Water lowering from 0.7 to 0.4 milligrams per liter, and a Spokane billboard drew backlash.
In Iowa, Republicans are considering a $1.4 million investment in artificial intelligence to analyze county and school district spending for potential savings.