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Tortillas fall flat in New Mexico, but will California add Bigfoot to its list of state symbols?

New Mexico was poised to adopt the tortilla its state bread, but the bill that got unanimous support in the Legislature fell flat with the governor

Tortillas fall flat in New Mexico, but will California add Bigfoot to its list of state symbols?
Education|Political|Sports|US

Justice Department tasked with enforcing Trump's transgender sports ban in Maine

Maine officials say the state will not comply with a ban on transgender athletes in high school sports in the wake of a Trump administration finding that the state violated antidiscrimination laws by allowing the students to participate

Justice Department tasked with enforcing Trump's transgender sports ban in Maine
Education|Health|Lifestyle|US

2-year-old 'genius' on autism spectrum shows us how kids like him can excel with the right care

2-year-old 'genius' on autism spectrum shows us how kids like him can excel with the right care

2-year-old 'genius' on autism spectrum shows us how kids like him can excel with the right care
Education|Political|US

As immigrant students flee in fear of ICE raids, teachers offer heartfelt gifts

The 74 reports on how immigrant students fleeing ICE raids are given books, cards, signed T-shirts and soccer balls to remember their teachers, classmates and the life they leave behind.

As immigrant students flee in fear of ICE raids, teachers offer heartfelt gifts
Education|Health|Lifestyle

5 common therapy myths—and the research that disproves them

Charlie Health discusses common myths about therapy and the research debunking these misconceptions, and explains how the therapy myths can keep people from getting help—but they shouldn't.

5 common therapy myths—and the research that disproves them
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|US

Is a college education an investment or a gamble? It depends on the type of student.

Learner analyzed data from the General Social Survey, Census Bureau, Tax Foundation and more sources to estimate the ROI for a college education.

Is a college education an investment or a gamble? It depends on the type of student.
Education|Travel|US

Flight students praised for calm reaction after bird strike in night sky

Flight students praised for calm reaction after bird strike in night sky

Flight students praised for calm reaction after bird strike in night sky
Economy|Education|Europe|Health|Political

A German experiment gave people a basic monthly income. The effect on their work ethic was surprising

A German experiment gave people a basic monthly income. The effect on their work ethic was surprising

A German experiment gave people a basic monthly income. The effect on their work ethic was surprising
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment

Global warming isn't funny -- except in the hands of these comedians

Comedians have long used jokes to raise awareness of serious problems, and many are now turning the gaze to climate change

Global warming isn't funny -- except in the hands of these comedians
Asia|Australia|Education|Lifestyle|Travel|World

She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door

She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door

She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door
Crime|Education|Political|US

More than 500 student visas revoked as the government expands reasons for deportation

More than 500 student visas revoked as the government expands reasons for deportation

More than 500 student visas revoked as the government expands reasons for deportation
Education|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology

AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them

During scrolling, the brain processes visuals quickly not critically, making it easy to miss details that reveal a fake. As technology advances, slow down, look closer and think critically.

AI-generated images can exploit how your mind works − here’s why they fool you and how to spot them
Crime|Education|Political|US

ICE can now enter K-12 schools − here’s what educators should know about student rights and privacy

Educators must obey the law, meaning schools cannot impede a criminal investigation. But students and teachers have rights, too.

ICE can now enter K-12 schools − here’s what educators should know about student rights and privacy
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|US

Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze

Hundreds of school districts around the U.S. may have to abandon plans to acquire electric buses after the EPA froze the latest round of money that was part of President Biden’s infrastructure law

Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz

How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz

How one man just rewrote the history of Alcatraz
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Travel

This key American business sector has a massive trade surplus with the rest of the world. Its jobs are at risk in a trade war

This key American business sector has a massive trade surplus with the rest of the world. Its jobs are at risk in a trade war

This key American business sector has a massive trade surplus with the rest of the world. Its jobs are at risk in a trade war
Arts|Education|MidEast|World

Once on civil war's frontline, Lebanon museum sees new life

When Lebanon's civil war erupted 50 years ago this month, its national museum became a flashpoint of its capital's deadly frontline, with militants

Once on civil war's frontline, Lebanon museum sees new life
Education|Political|US

Ketanji Brown Jackson is not holding back against Trump or her fellow justices

Ketanji Brown Jackson is not holding back against Trump or her fellow justices

Ketanji Brown Jackson is not holding back against Trump or her fellow justices
Economy|Education|Political

Key takeaways from CNN’s town hall with battleground members of Congress

Key takeaways from CNN’s town hall with battleground members of Congress

Key takeaways from CNN’s town hall with battleground members of Congress
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who occupied Stanford building are charged with felonies

A dozen pro-Palestinian demonstrators who were arrested at Stanford University last year after they occupied and allegedly caused hundreds of thousands in damage to a campus building are now facing charges

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators who occupied Stanford building are charged with felonies
Education|Political|US

Democratic state AGs sue to restore COVID-related programs for K-12 students

A group of Democratic state attorneys general on Thursday sued the Trump administration in an effort to stop it from cutting off more than $1.1 billion in

Democratic state AGs sue to restore COVID-related programs for K-12 students
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US House drops probe for data from university over pro-Palestinian protestor cases

A U.S.

US House drops probe for data from university over pro-Palestinian protestor cases
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs

The U.S. government has submitted a two-page memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio as its main evidence in its deportation case against Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil

Pressed for evidence against Mahmoud Khalil, government cites its power to deport people for beliefs
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US seeks consent decree on Columbia over protests, WSJ reports

The Trump administration is working to force Columbia University into a consent decree that would legally bind the school to follow federal guidelines in how it combats antisemitism, the

US seeks consent decree on Columbia over protests, WSJ reports
Americas|Education|Political|US

Haskell Free Library opens new entrance for Canadian patrons

Haskell Free Library opens new entrance for Canadian patrons

Haskell Free Library opens new entrance for Canadian patrons
Education|Entertainment|Technology

Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick

Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick

Students build a virtual reality, brick by brick
Education|Political|US

Teacher's contract not renewed for not using student's legal name

Teacher's contract not renewed for not using student's legal name

Teacher's contract not renewed for not using student's legal name
Crime|Education|US

Hearing looks at rules for evidence and other details in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder trial

Prosecutors and attorneys for a man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022 began arguing some of the final ground rules they want for Bryan Kohberger’s trial

Hearing looks at rules for evidence and other details in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder trial
Crime|Education|US

'Join our exclusive group': Unsolicited Nazi swastika sleeve, welcome letter mailed to teacher

'Join our exclusive group': Unsolicited Nazi swastika sleeve, welcome letter mailed to teacher

'Join our exclusive group': Unsolicited Nazi swastika sleeve, welcome letter mailed to teacher
Business|Education|Europe|Lifestyle

UK's LGBTQ+ workers still feel pressured to 'be less gay', report says

LGBTQ+ professionals in Britain still feel pressured to downplay their identity at work, with some changing their appearance, voice or behaviour to avoid

UK's LGBTQ+ workers still feel pressured to 'be less gay', report says
Education|Political|US

Education Department withdraws from plan to address discipline disparities for Native students

The Education Department has withdrawn from an agreement to address disparities in discipline for Native American students at a South Dakota school system, saying it was wrongly rooted in efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

Education Department withdraws from plan to address discipline disparities for Native students
Education|Science|Technology

Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision

Lesson plans incorporating shark fossil teeth help prepare kids to live and work in an AI world.

Shark AI uses fossil shark teeth to get middle school kids interested in paleontology and computer vision
Asia|Crime|Economy|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Taliban morality enforcers arrest men for having the wrong hairstyle or skipping mosque, UN says

The Taliban morality police in Afghanistan have detained men and their barbers over hairstyles and others for missing prayers at mosques during the holy month of Ramadan

Taliban morality enforcers arrest men for having the wrong hairstyle or skipping mosque, UN says
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

At a little known Rolls-Royce museum in Pennsylvania farm country, volunteers dote over iconic cars

The 29 vehicles in a Rolls-Royce and Bentley museum outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, are getting the best of care in their golden years

At a little known Rolls-Royce museum in Pennsylvania farm country, volunteers dote over iconic cars
Education|Europe|Opinion|Political|US|World

Universities in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union thought giving in to government demands would save their independence

Before the Nazis, German universities were among the best in the world. Step by step, the universities gave up their independence until they were instruments of the state.

Universities in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union thought giving in to government demands would save their independence
Education|Political|US

Trump administration freezes $1.8 billion for Cornell and Northwestern

Cornell University and Northwestern University say they haven't received any notice from the U.S. government about paused federal funding even though the White House says more than $1 billion for Cornell and about $790 million for Northwestern have been frozen

Trump administration freezes $1.8 billion for Cornell and Northwestern
Education|Environment|Food|Science

'If we can’t grow food, then we can’t eat': Powell Gardens' conservation program regenerates native soil

'If we can’t grow food, then we can’t eat': Powell Gardens' conservation program regenerates native soil

'If we can’t grow food, then we can’t eat': Powell Gardens' conservation program regenerates native soil
Education|MidEast|Political|World

Israel orders closure of six UN schools in East Jerusalem after raids

Israel orders closure of six UN schools in East Jerusalem after raids

Israel orders closure of six UN schools in East Jerusalem after raids
Education|Political|US

Parents react to school board's 'Parents Bill of Rights' approval

Parents react to school board's 'Parents Bill of Rights' approval

Parents react to school board's 'Parents Bill of Rights' approval
Crime|Education|US

Drunk man arrested for walking through Florida high school school campus

Drunk man arrested for walking through Florida high school school campus

Drunk man arrested for walking through Florida high school school campus
Crime|Education|US

Kidnapping and conspiracy charges are dropped against college students in ‘Catch a Predator’ fad

A judge has dismissed conspiracy and kidnapping charges against five Massachusetts college students who were accused of plotting to lure a man to their campus through a dating app and then seizing him as part of a “Catch a Predator” trend on social media

Kidnapping and conspiracy charges are dropped against college students in ‘Catch a Predator’ fad
Education|Food

Students with autism at Boston Higashi School open food pantry

Students with autism at Boston Higashi School open food pantry

Students with autism at Boston Higashi School open food pantry
Education|Health|Political

Colorado’s early childhood education workers face burnout and health disparities, but a wellness campaign could help

Teaching young children is one of the most stressful occupations.

Colorado’s early childhood education workers face burnout and health disparities, but a wellness campaign could help
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

US ‘alarmed’ as American faces years in jail on charges of insulting Thai monarchy

US ‘alarmed’ as American faces years in jail on charges of insulting Thai monarchy

US ‘alarmed’ as American faces years in jail on charges of insulting Thai monarchy
Education|Political|US

Trump administration freezes $1 billion in funding for Cornell University, $790 million for Northwestern University

Trump administration freezes $1 billion in funding for Cornell University, $790 million for Northwestern University

Trump administration freezes $1 billion in funding for Cornell University, $790 million for Northwestern University
Education|MidEast|Political|US

US freezes funding for Cornell, Northwestern University in latest crackdown

The Trump administration has frozen over $1 billion in funding for Cornell University and $790 million for Northwestern University while it

US freezes funding for Cornell, Northwestern University in latest crackdown
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

US says it is alarmed by American academic's arrest in Thailand

The U.S.

US says it is alarmed by American academic's arrest in Thailand
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Louisiana immigration judge will determine by the end of this week whether to release Mahmoud Khalil, his attorney says

Louisiana immigration judge will determine by the end of this week whether to release Mahmoud Khalil, his attorney says

Louisiana immigration judge will determine by the end of this week whether to release Mahmoud Khalil, his attorney says
Education|Environment|Political|US

Trump administration ends $4 million in funding to Princeton's climate-related programs

The U.S.

Trump administration ends $4 million in funding to Princeton's climate-related programs
Education|MidEast|Political|US

Judge tells government to provide evidence, or case against Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil is over

An immigration judge in Louisiana says she will decide later this week whether the government can continue to detain Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University activist facing deportation for his role in pro-Palestinian campus protests

Judge tells government to provide evidence, or case against Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil is over
Crime|Education|Sports|US

Agreement in works to settle Northwestern hazing lawsuits that led to football coach's firing

Former Northwestern University football players are finalizing an agreement with the school to settle lawsuits alleging hazing and abuse on the team that led to longtime coach Pat Fitzgerald’s firing

Agreement in works to settle Northwestern hazing lawsuits that led to football coach's firing
Celebrity|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel welcomes daughter via surrogate

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel welcomes daughter via surrogate

YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel welcomes daughter via surrogate
Education|Lifestyle|US

Married couple finds surprise connection to each other at Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum

Married couple finds surprise connection to each other at Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum

Married couple finds surprise connection to each other at Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum
Arts|Education|Technology

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up
Education|Health|Science|Technology

South Florida teen born deaf excels in school thanks to determination, modern science

South Florida teen born deaf excels in school thanks to determination, modern science

South Florida teen born deaf excels in school thanks to determination, modern science
Education|Sports

Adaptive athlete breaking barriers, competing on middle school track team

Adaptive athlete breaking barriers, competing on middle school track team

Adaptive athlete breaking barriers, competing on middle school track team
Business|Education|Sports

Kris Jenkins, the Villanova hero in 2016 national title game, sues NCAA for money he could have made

Kris Jenkins, who made the winning shot for Villanova in the 2016 college basketball championship game, is suing the NCAA and six conferences to recoup income he contends he would have earned if athletes at the time were not barred from making money from their name, image and likeness

Kris Jenkins, the Villanova hero in 2016 national title game, sues NCAA for money he could have made
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Some SF Presidio trails closed until October as coyote pupping season begins

Some SF Presidio trails closed until October as coyote pupping season begins

Some SF Presidio trails closed until October as coyote pupping season begins
Education|Political|US

Democratic-led cities and states push back on threats to cut US school funding over DEI

Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is willing to go to press its demands on the nation’s schools

Democratic-led cities and states push back on threats to cut US school funding over DEI
Education|Health|Science

Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep

Cognitive shuffling: A mental trick to help you quiet racing thoughts and fall asleep
Business|Education|Technology

AI might be scanning your resume. Here’s what job hunters should know

AI might be scanning your resume. Here’s what job hunters should know

AI might be scanning your resume. Here’s what job hunters should know
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|Travel|US

Over 175 years ago, this US town was left behind in Canada. Here’s what it’s like to live there now

Over 175 years ago, this US town was left behind in Canada. Here’s what it’s like to live there now

Over 175 years ago, this US town was left behind in Canada. Here’s what it’s like to live there now
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

American academic arrested in Thailand charged with insulting monarchy

An American academic was arrested in Thailand on Tuesday charged with insulting the monarchy, in a rare prosecution of a foreigner under one of the world's strictest lese-majeste

American academic arrested in Thailand charged with insulting monarchy
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Technology|US

GOP states go ‘DOGE-ing,’ mimicking Musk’s branding as they call attention to spending cuts

GOP states go ‘DOGE-ing,’ mimicking Musk’s branding as they call attention to spending cuts

GOP states go ‘DOGE-ing,’ mimicking Musk’s branding as they call attention to spending cuts
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US

As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, ethics questions are being raised over the use of masked federal agents

As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, ethics questions are being raised over the use of masked federal agents

As Trump’s immigration crackdown continues, ethics questions are being raised over the use of masked federal agents
Asia|Education|Political|World

India overhauls teaching in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries to counter China

India is preparing to roll out its first school curriculum for Buddhist monasteries this month, aiming to unify education programmes and foster patriotism in

India overhauls teaching in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries to counter China
Economy|Education|Political|US

Scholarships for child care are drying up. Now families are paying the price

Many parents need child care scholarships to work

Scholarships for child care are drying up. Now families are paying the price
Business|Economy|Education|MidEast|Political|US

Harvard plans to borrow $750 million after federal funding threats

Harvard University plans to borrow $750 million from Wall Street as part of contingency preparations, it said on Monday, days after President Donald Trump's

Harvard plans to borrow $750 million after federal funding threats
Education|Political|US

After a backlash, National Park Service restores old Underground Railroad webpage that prominently features Harriet Tubman

After a backlash, National Park Service restores old Underground Railroad webpage that prominently features Harriet Tubman

After a backlash, National Park Service restores old Underground Railroad webpage that prominently features Harriet Tubman
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Sports|US

Judge wants range of issues addressed in $2.8 billion NCAA settlement before final approval

U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken has asked attorneys in the landmark $2.8 billion House settlement to come up with solutions for issues raised at a hearing in Oakland, California, before she grants final approval

Judge wants range of issues addressed in $2.8 billion NCAA settlement before final approval
Americas|Business|Education|Political|World

Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cuts

The Trump administrated has canceled millions of dollars in international grants that a Department of Labor division administered to combat child labor and slave labor around the world

Federal grants to fight child labor worldwide are axed in DOGE cuts
Education|Political|US|World

International students file legal challenges over widespread US visa revocations

Several international students who have had their visas revoked in recent weeks have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration

International students file legal challenges over widespread US visa revocations
Education|Political|Technology|US

Musk's DOGE team can access sensitive data for now, appeals court rules

A divided federal appeals court on Monday put on hold an injunction that blocked Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Americans' private

Musk's DOGE team can access sensitive data for now, appeals court rules
Education|Political|Sports|US

Maine sues the Trump administration over funding freeze after dispute over transgender athletes

Maine officials are suing the administration of President Donald Trump to try to stop the government from freezing federal money in the wake of a dispute over transgender athletes in sports

Maine sues the Trump administration over funding freeze after dispute over transgender athletes

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