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Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature

A French court sentenced eight people to prison terms ranging from one to 16 years for their roles in a hate campaign that culminated in the murder of a teacher who had shown

Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature
Education|Political|US

Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don't trust schools to do it justice

Thirty years after Florida required schools to teach African American history, how the subject is taught remains inconsistent across Florida classrooms, a review by The Associated Press has found

Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don't trust schools to do it justice
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Santa and Mrs. Claus use military transports to bring Christmas to an Alaska Native village

Forget the open-air sleigh overloaded with gifts and powered by a tuckered herd of flying reindeer

Santa and Mrs. Claus use military transports to bring Christmas to an Alaska Native village
Crime|Education|US

After shooting, Wisconsin school and church lean into Christmas message for comfort

For Christians around the world, Christmas is the joyful celebration of the birth of Jesus

After shooting, Wisconsin school and church lean into Christmas message for comfort
Asia|Education|MidEast|World

Indonesians mark 2 decades since the tragic tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands

Two decades after a catastrophic tsunami destroyed her village, Tria Asnani still cries when she recalls how she lost her mother while trying to escape the giant waves and her father to the sea

Indonesians mark 2 decades since the tragic tsunami that killed hundreds of thousands
Education|Health|Political|Sports|US

Biden administration withdraws proposed rule limiting transgender bans in sports

The Biden administration on Friday withdrew a proposed rule change that would have prohibited schools from banning transgender athletes from teams matching their gender

Biden administration withdraws proposed rule limiting transgender bans in sports
Education|Sports|US

Former NFL star Michael Vick officially hired by Norfolk State on Friday

Norfolk State has officially named Michael Vick its head football coach, the latest hire of a talented NFL player with no college coaching experience to lead an HBCU program

Former NFL star Michael Vick officially hired by Norfolk State on Friday
Arts|Education|Health

’Emerson the Brave’: 12-year-old who passed from pediatric cancer releases book to help other kids

’Emerson the Brave’: 12-year-old who passed from pediatric cancer releases book to help other kids

’Emerson the Brave’: 12-year-old who passed from pediatric cancer releases book to help other kids
Education|Political|US

US civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reports

Federal education officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite “repeated, extensive notice” that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior

US civil rights probe faults Philadelphia school district over handling of antisemitism reports
Education|MidEast|Political|US

University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests

The U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and harassment during protests last spring over the war in Gaza

University of California campuses resolve discrimination complaints stemming from Gaza protests
Business|Economy|Education|Lifestyle|US

Building a better future: Michigan non-profit teaching construction skills

Building a better future: Michigan non-profit teaching construction skills

Building a better future: Michigan non-profit teaching construction skills
Crime|Education|US

Wisconsin police chief overseeing school shooting probe is named to Seattle job

The Madison, Wisconsin, police chief has been named as the chief of police in Seattle

Wisconsin police chief overseeing school shooting probe is named to Seattle job
Education|Food|Lifestyle

'I just want to give back': Baltimore teen collects toys, coats for kids in need at Christmas

'I just want to give back': Baltimore teen collects toys, coats for kids in need at Christmas

'I just want to give back': Baltimore teen collects toys, coats for kids in need at Christmas
Arts|Education|Environment|Science|US

After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs and keepsakes

Disaster recovery isn’t just about repairing bridges, roads and homes. Conservationists from the Smithsonian were on the ground in North Carolina helping families piece their lives back together.

After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs and keepsakes
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science

In Disney’s ‘Moana,’ the characters navigate using the stars, just like real Polynesian explorers − an astronomer explains how these methods work

Disney’s ‘Moana’ movies have brought a new level of excitement for astronomy and wayfinding, says an astronomer who regularly hosts planetarium shows.

In Disney’s ‘Moana,’ the characters navigate using the stars, just like real Polynesian explorers − an astronomer explains how these methods work
Education|Europe|Political|World

Student protests continue to challenge Serbia's populist government after a deadly canopy collapse

Hundreds of Serbian students and others again blocked traffic for 15 minutes throughout the country as political tensions continue to simmer following last month's collapse of a concrete canopy that killed 15 people

Student protests continue to challenge Serbia's populist government after a deadly canopy collapse
Business|Education|Political|Science|Technology

Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents

The rubber met the road for language AIs in 2024. The hard realities led to new, smaller models and safety measures for the big ones. 2024’s R&D also set the stage for the next big thing: AI agents.

Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents
Education|Health|Technology

The ‘choking game’ and other challenges amplified by social media can come with deadly consequences

Although these activities have been around for decades, there are signs that some are making a comeback.

The ‘choking game’ and other challenges amplified by social media can come with deadly consequences
Americas|Education|Lifestyle|US|World

Young nuns: Two diverse paths to a rare life of faith

Born in Ghana, Sister Seyram Mary Adzokpa had never encountered a nun until adulthood

Young nuns: Two diverse paths to a rare life of faith
Education|Lifestyle|US

Takeaways from AP’s reporting on young nuns

Fewer than 1% of nuns in the U.S. today are under 30

Takeaways from AP’s reporting on young nuns
Education|Lifestyle|US

Leap of faith: A few young women in US buck the trends by joining the ranks of Catholic nuns

Less than 1% of nuns in the United States today are 30 or younger

Leap of faith: A few young women in US buck the trends by joining the ranks of Catholic nuns
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Seven-year-old girl killed and several injured in stabbing attack at Croatia elementary school

Seven-year-old girl killed and several injured in stabbing attack at Croatia elementary school

Seven-year-old girl killed and several injured in stabbing attack at Croatia elementary school
Economy|Education|Political|US

Biden cancels another $4.28 billion in U.S. student loans

The Biden administration on Friday canceled another $4.28 billion in student debt for nearly 55,000 public service workers, the U.S. Department of Education said in a statement.

Biden cancels another $4.28 billion in U.S. student loans
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World

Pupil killed in knife attack at Croatia school

A seven-year-old child was killed by a knife-wielding assailant who attacked a teacher and pupils at a Zagreb primary school on Friday, government ministers said.

Pupil killed in knife attack at Croatia school