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Today: March 22, 2026

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Dueling protests clash over school board member's comments on Charlie Kirk

Dueling protests clash over school board member's comments on Charlie Kirk

Dueling protests clash over school board member's comments on Charlie Kirk
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

In Louisiana voting case, US Supreme Court ponders a 'colorblind' Constitution

In deciding a major case examining the racial composition of electoral districts in Louisiana, U.S.

In Louisiana voting case, US Supreme Court ponders a 'colorblind' Constitution
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

"Womb Bus" connects expecting moms to doulas, maternal health care resources

"Womb Bus" connects expecting moms to doulas, maternal health care resources

"Womb Bus" connects expecting moms to doulas, maternal health care resources
Business|Economy|Education|Finance

Colleges are fighting to prove their return on investment

For many young Americans, deciding on college has become a complex choice

Colleges are fighting to prove their return on investment
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Microsoft pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10

Microsoft is encouraging people to talk to their laptops with new AI updates to Windows 11

Microsoft pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Why and how does personality emerge? Studying the evolution of individuality using thousands of fruit flies

Variability in traits and increased individuality in behaviors is something that can evolve in response to selection, definitely in the lab and potentially also in nature.

Why and how does personality emerge? Studying the evolution of individuality using thousands of fruit flies
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

79-year-old retired attorney finds new passion as a blacksmith

79-year-old retired attorney finds new passion as a blacksmith

79-year-old retired attorney finds new passion as a blacksmith
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

2 green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky

Two bright green comets are streaming through the skies and are visible to skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere

2 green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky
Economy|Education|Environment

Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built

Structured parking can cost as much as $50,000 per space, making housing more expensive to build and for those living there.

Denver study shows removing parking requirements results in more affordable housing being built
Education|Health|Science

Zombies, jiangshi, draugrs, revenants − monster lore is filled with metaphors for public health

The ways in which zombies are spawned − and contained − reflect a range of public health principles.

Zombies, jiangshi, draugrs, revenants − monster lore is filled with metaphors for public health
Business|Education|Health|World

US developer builds homes for displaced Ukrainians, offering hope despite war and crisis

As Ukraine’s war displaces millions, one privately funded housing project is giving families a rare sense of stability

US developer builds homes for displaced Ukrainians, offering hope despite war and crisis
Arts|Education|Entertainment

In 'Mr. Scorsese,' fitting a filmmaking titan into the frame

Can one documentary encapsulate the life of Martin Scorsese

In 'Mr. Scorsese,' fitting a filmmaking titan into the frame
Education|Political|US|World

Brett Kavanaugh holds the future of the Voting Rights Act in his hands

Brett Kavanaugh holds the future of the Voting Rights Act in his hands

Brett Kavanaugh holds the future of the Voting Rights Act in his hands
Education|Political|US

New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools

Oklahoma's new public schools superintendent is rescinding a mandate from his predecessor that forced schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans for students

New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools
Business|Education|Political|World

Brown University rejects Trump's offer for priority funding, citing concerns over academic freedom

Brown University is rejecting a Trump administration proposal that would provide favorable access to funding in exchange for a wide range of commitments

Brown University rejects Trump's offer for priority funding, citing concerns over academic freedom
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Mississippi executes a man convicted of raping and killing a college student

A Mississippi man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a 20-year-old community college student was put to death Wednesday evening at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman

Mississippi executes a man convicted of raping and killing a college student
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A crowd of 700, but no witnesses? South Carolina investigation into mass shooting at bar stalls

A sheriff says his deputies continue their methodical investigation into a shooting at a South Carolina bar that killed four people and injured 16 others

A crowd of 700, but no witnesses? South Carolina investigation into mass shooting at bar stalls
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Finance|Sports|World

Big 12 fines Kansas $25,000 for Lance Leipold’s statement that a knife was thrown at Texas Tech game

The Big 12 fined Kansas $25,000 for coach Lance Leipold’s statement that a pocketknife was thrown at his staff during the Jayhawks’ game at Texas Tech last weekend

Big 12 fines Kansas $25,000 for Lance Leipold’s statement that a knife was thrown at Texas Tech game
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Is the federal government shutdown affecting you? Tell us about it

Is the federal government shutdown affecting you? Tell us about it

Is the federal government shutdown affecting you? Tell us about it
Crime|Education|Election|US

School board candidate regrets offensive choice of word

School board candidate regrets offensive choice of word

School board candidate regrets offensive choice of word
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Jury deliberates in trial of 3 New York corrections officers charged in inmate's fatal beating

A jury has begun deliberations in the upstate New York murder trial of three former corrections officers accused in the fatal beating of an inmate

Jury deliberates in trial of 3 New York corrections officers charged in inmate's fatal beating
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young describes 'dirty work' of civil rights movement in new documentary

Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young settled into the role of doing the “dirty work” right away when he began working for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in the civil rights movement — answering mail, working behind the scenes to set up marches

Former UN Ambassador Andrew Young describes 'dirty work' of civil rights movement in new documentary
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health

Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on

Federal workers furloughed or working without pay are feeling the financial squeeze and fear being swept up in the Trump administration's layoffs

Federal workers endure financial strain and fear layoffs as the government shutdown drags on
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Firefighters rescue stranded pup from rising floodwaters in Southern California

A firefighter has rescued a stranded pup from rising floodwaters in Southern California

Firefighters rescue stranded pup from rising floodwaters in Southern California
Education|Entertainment|Food|Sports

Donut-eating contest raises funds for flood-damaged Boys and Girls Club

Donut-eating contest raises funds for flood-damaged Boys and Girls Club

Donut-eating contest raises funds for flood-damaged Boys and Girls Club
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Oak wilt found for first time in Milwaukee County park system

Oak wilt found for first time in Milwaukee County park system

Oak wilt found for first time in Milwaukee County park system
Crime|Education|Entertainment|US|Videos

Viral video shows mom and police officer trading punches outside daughter's school

Viral video shows mom and police officer trading punches outside daughter's school

Viral video shows mom and police officer trading punches outside daughter's school
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Parking garage partially collapses onto cars inside

Parking garage partially collapses onto cars inside

Parking garage partially collapses onto cars inside
Education

University of Arkansas begins displaying Ten Commandments across campus

University of Arkansas begins displaying Ten Commandments across campus

University of Arkansas begins displaying Ten Commandments across campus
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Couple seeks $150M from mobile home park over their son's death

Couple seeks $150M from mobile home park over their son's death

Couple seeks $150M from mobile home park over their son's death
Crime|Education|Political|World

Her 13-year-old son was arrested, then taken by ICE to a detention facility. The police chief calls it a first for his city

Her 13-year-old son was arrested, then taken by ICE to a detention facility. The police chief calls it a first for his city

Her 13-year-old son was arrested, then taken by ICE to a detention facility. The police chief calls it a first for his city
Crime|Education|Political

Everett community demands release of 13-year-old from ICE custody

Everett community demands release of 13-year-old from ICE custody

Everett community demands release of 13-year-old from ICE custody
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor in Texas

Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor in Texas

Democrat Gina Hinojosa launches campaign for governor in Texas
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Hispanic authors and bookstores push for representation in publishing

Some authors, publishers, readers and influencers are finding new ways to elevate Hispanic stories despite underrepresentation in the mainstream world of books

Hispanic authors and bookstores push for representation in publishing
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political

Black residents worry new Louisiana congressional district could be lost in Supreme Court case

Black residents in a newly created Louisiana congressional district fear they could lose their representation under a case being heard before the U.S. Supreme Court

Black residents worry new Louisiana congressional district could be lost in Supreme Court case
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

First known hand fossils of extinct human relative reveal ‘surprising’ features

First known hand fossils of extinct human relative reveal ‘surprising’ features

First known hand fossils of extinct human relative reveal ‘surprising’ features
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man raises $4,000 to help homeless man find housing

Man raises $4,000 to help homeless man find housing

Man raises $4,000 to help homeless man find housing
Business|Education|Sports

Cincinnati emerges as a Big 12 contender with its 1st AP poll ranking in nearly 3 years

Cincinnati has emerged as a strong contender in the Big 12 during its third season

Cincinnati emerges as a Big 12 contender with its 1st AP poll ranking in nearly 3 years
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

FROM BAD HAIRCUTS TO BARBERSHOP OWNER: Barber turns haircut trauma into business

FROM BAD HAIRCUTS TO BARBERSHOP OWNER: Barber turns haircut trauma into business

FROM BAD HAIRCUTS TO BARBERSHOP OWNER: Barber turns haircut trauma into business
Business|Education|Opinion|Sports

Arkansas coach John Calipari vows to retire before adopting transactional approach

Arkansas coach John Calipari is speaking out against the current name, image and likeness era in college sports, saying he refuses to become a "transactional" coach

Arkansas coach John Calipari vows to retire before adopting transactional approach
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Retired teacher receives book from former student 40 years later

Retired teacher receives book from former student 40 years later

Retired teacher receives book from former student 40 years later
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas

Scientists from the University of Washington recently deployed a little over 1 mile of fiber-optic cable in the Salish Sea to test whether internet cables can monitor endangered orcas

Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas
Education|Health|Science

Yes, ADHD diagnoses are rising, but that doesn’t mean it’s overdiagnosed

ADHD symptoms occur on a continuum and can fluctuate dramatically based on life circumstances such as transitions to middle school, stress levels and even sleep.

Yes, ADHD diagnoses are rising, but that doesn’t mean it’s overdiagnosed
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength

Conversations around misinformation that assume everyone cares about literal truth may be missing the point.

Winning with misinformation: New research identifies link between endorsing easily disproven claims and prioritizing symbolic strength
Business|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington

A case being argued at the US Supreme Court could undo one of the last remaining protections for minority voters in a Civil Rights-era voting law.

Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington
Business|Crime|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Voting Rights Act faces pivotal test at US Supreme Court

The U.S.

Voting Rights Act faces pivotal test at US Supreme Court
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd

A California engineer and gardening enthusiast has won the top prize at a pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California

California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

How Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight

How Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight

How Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight
Crime|Education|Environment|World

Texas lawmakers launch new investigation into July flood disaster

Texas lawmakers launch new investigation into July flood disaster

Texas lawmakers launch new investigation into July flood disaster
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|World

LA County Board approves emergency declaration over immigration raids

Los Angeles County moved a step closer on Tuesday to enacting an eviction moratorium that would protect renters who have been financially harmed by

LA County Board approves emergency declaration over immigration raids
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Trump and budget chief Vought are making this a government shutdown unlike any other

President Donald Trump is making this government shutdown unlike any the nation has ever seen

Trump and budget chief Vought are making this a government shutdown unlike any other
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday

President Donald Trump has posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was fatally shot last month while speaking at Utah Valley University

Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Florida judge temporarily blocks transfer of downtown Miami land for Trump's presidential library

A Florida judge has temporarily blocked the planned transfer of prime downtown Miami land for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library

Florida judge temporarily blocks transfer of downtown Miami land for Trump's presidential library
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Technology

Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission

Instagram says it's safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Crime|Education|Technology

Massachusetts man behind PowerSchool hacking gets 4 years in prison

A Massachusetts man who breached the network of education software provider PowerSchool to steal data belonging to millions of students and teachers and extort the company

Massachusetts man behind PowerSchool hacking gets 4 years in prison
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

World War II veteran celebrates 102nd birthday

World War II veteran celebrates 102nd birthday

World War II veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Miniature cows bring joy to memory care residents

Miniature cows bring joy to memory care residents

Miniature cows bring joy to memory care residents
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update

Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update

Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

Trump administration targets college prep program Republicans defended, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration fired almost all 60 staff at a college-preparation program for low-income students in a wave of shutdown layoffs, two

Trump administration targets college prep program Republicans defended, sources say
Arts|Business|Education|Science|Technology

OpenAI to allow mature content on ChatGPT for adult verified users starting December

OpenAI will allow mature content for ChatGPT users who verify their age on the platform starting in December, CEO Sam Altman said, after the chatbot was made restrictive for users in mental

OpenAI to allow mature content on ChatGPT for adult verified users starting December
Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Appeals court backs Michigan school in banning 'Let's Go Brandon' shirts

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Michigan school district in a dispute over free speech and “Let’s Go Brandon” shirts

Appeals court backs Michigan school in banning 'Let's Go Brandon' shirts
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Flamingos are making a home in Florida again after 100 years – an ecologist explains why they may be returning for good

The gradual return of flamingos to Florida coincides with long-term efforts to restore the Everglades and the state’s coastal ecosystems.

Flamingos are making a home in Florida again after 100 years – an ecologist explains why they may be returning for good
Americas|Crime|Education|Political|World

UN warns of more Haitian children in crossfire as gang recruitment grows

Haitian gangs' growing recruitment of children means it is inevitable minors will be caught in the crossfire, a U.N. official said on Tuesday, vowing to train armed

UN warns of more Haitian children in crossfire as gang recruitment grows
Education|Health|Sports

Boy back to running, playing sports after treatment for rare hip disorder

Boy back to running, playing sports after treatment for rare hip disorder

Boy back to running, playing sports after treatment for rare hip disorder
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|US|World

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones says he knew the Supreme Court wouldn't take up his request for an appeal of a $1_4 billion defamation judgment, even though his lawyers believed the case was “cut and dry.”

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

'Heartbroken': Families upset over removal of decorations from graves

'Heartbroken': Families upset over removal of decorations from graves

'Heartbroken': Families upset over removal of decorations from graves
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Lifestyle

Woman back in custody, faces over 20 charges in alleged elder exploitation scheme

Woman back in custody, faces over 20 charges in alleged elder exploitation scheme

Woman back in custody, faces over 20 charges in alleged elder exploitation scheme
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Firefighter credits department’s mandatory cancer screening for saving his life

Firefighter credits department’s mandatory cancer screening for saving his life

Firefighter credits department’s mandatory cancer screening for saving his life
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Family sues John Muir Medical Center after son seriously injured in a swimming accident

Family sues John Muir Medical Center after son seriously injured in a swimming accident

Family sues John Muir Medical Center after son seriously injured in a swimming accident
Business|Economy|Education|Health

County of Monterey expands indigenous interpreter services

County of Monterey expands indigenous interpreter services

County of Monterey expands indigenous interpreter services
Arts|Education|Entertainment

From Grammy winner to children's author: Laufey's new book is 'Mei Mei The Bunny'

Laufey, the Grammy-winning artist, is creating a children's story inspired by her mascot-alias, Mei Mei The Bunny

From Grammy winner to children's author: Laufey's new book is 'Mei Mei The Bunny'
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Meta tightens teen safeguards on Instagram with PG-13-style content filters

Instagram will limit what users under 18 can see on the platform using filters inspired by the PG-13 movie rating system, in the latest step by its parent Meta to address criticism that it

Meta tightens teen safeguards on Instagram with PG-13-style content filters
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment

'Swiftonomics': UofL launches new class using Taylor Swift to teach economics

'Swiftonomics': UofL launches new class using Taylor Swift to teach economics

'Swiftonomics': UofL launches new class using Taylor Swift to teach economics
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Drought in Alabama could impact Halloween pumpkins and Christmas trees

Drought in Alabama could impact Halloween pumpkins and Christmas trees

Drought in Alabama could impact Halloween pumpkins and Christmas trees
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience

‘As the storm approached Alaska, everything went sideways,’ leaving people no time to evacuate and little time to prepare. An Alaska meteorologist explains what happened and the challenges ahead.

Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

What are climate tipping points? They sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans, but there’s still room for optimism

A report warns that coral reefs may have reached their tipping point, and ice sheets, ocean currents and the Amazon are at growing risk. But, what does that actually mean?

What are climate tipping points? They sound scary, especially for ice sheets and oceans, but there’s still room for optimism
Education|Science|Technology

Private school using AI instead of teachers to teach students

Private school using AI instead of teachers to teach students

Private school using AI instead of teachers to teach students
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Here's what young Native Americans funded with $720K from Newman's Own Foundation and Novo Nordisk

Young Native Americans are leading efforts to combat food insecurity in tribal communities

Here's what young Native Americans funded with $720K from Newman's Own Foundation and Novo Nordisk
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurity

Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurity

Scouts will now be able to earn badges in AI and cybersecurity
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Astronomers discover rare double-ringed odd radio circle in space

Astronomers discover rare double-ringed odd radio circle in space

Astronomers discover rare double-ringed odd radio circle in space
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Scenting victory, Madagascar youth give scant thought to what's next

The thousands of young protesters chanting vitriolic slogans against Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina in Antananarivo were clear about what they wanted him

Scenting victory, Madagascar youth give scant thought to what's next
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Bill Belichick says he never sought an early departure from the North Carolina job

Bill Belichick has denied reports that he's been seeking an exit strategy from his North Carolina coaching role

Bill Belichick says he never sought an early departure from the North Carolina job
Crime|Education|Opinion|Political|World

What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics

American colleges and universities have traditionally encouraged free speech. Recent dismissals of professors are eroding their commitment to this core mission.

What the First Amendment doesn’t protect when it comes to professors speaking out on politics
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Travel

Visiting former mental asylums: Hopeful, haunted or ‘nightmare factories?’

Visiting former mental asylums: Hopeful, haunted or ‘nightmare factories?’

Visiting former mental asylums: Hopeful, haunted or ‘nightmare factories?’
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Travel

Couple killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195

Couple killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195

Couple killed in fiery small plane crash on Route 195
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Interview|Lifestyle|US|Videos

Family of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse victim to talk settlement with Dali ship owners

Family of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse victim to talk settlement with Dali ship owners

Family of Baltimore's Key Bridge collapse victim to talk settlement with Dali ship owners
Arts|Education|Opinion|Technology

The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting

Pressuring broadcasters by leveraging the powers of the Federal Communications Commission occurs no matter which party controls the White House.

The limits of free speech protections in American broadcasting
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment

Supreme Court conservatives poised to further gut the Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court conservatives poised to further gut the Voting Rights Act

Supreme Court conservatives poised to further gut the Voting Rights Act
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Taliban minister confronted by rare challenge on trip abroad: women journalists

Taliban minister confronted by rare challenge on trip abroad: women journalists

Taliban minister confronted by rare challenge on trip abroad: women journalists
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

4 arrests made in connection with mass shooting that left 6 dead in Mississippi, FBI says

The FBI says four people have been arrested, three of them on murder charges, in a weekend shooting that left six people dead and more than a dozen injured in a small Mississippi town

4 arrests made in connection with mass shooting that left 6 dead in Mississippi, FBI says
Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

China and the US have long collaborated in 'open research.' Some in Congress say that must change

U.S. lawmakers and national security officials are increasingly alarmed that long-standing research ties between the U.S. and China could give China an advantage when it comes to developing new military technology

China and the US have long collaborated in 'open research.' Some in Congress say that must change
Economy|Education|Environment|World

Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency

A total of 165 organizations on Monday criticized South Africa for failing to make progress on debt sustainability issues during its presidency of the G20 major

Groups blast lack of progress on debt issues during South Africa's G20 presidency
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|US|World

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson predicts the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history

Government shutdown could be the longest ever, House Speaker Johnson warns
Education|Political|World

Obama warns against authoritarianism

Former President Barack Obama warned about the “rising wave of authoritarianism sweeping the globe” even in countries once believed to be able to withstand it.

Obama warns against authoritarianism
Economy|Education

Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement

A new round of layoffs at the Education Department is depleting an agency that was already hit hard in the Trump administration’s previous mass firings, threatening new disruption to the nation’s students and schools

Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement
Education|Environment|US|World

Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on Columbus

From Seattle to Baltimore, people in the United States are recognizing Monday as Indigenous Peoples Day

Some Indigenous Peoples Day events strike conciliatory tone amid Trump's focus on Columbus
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

The spookiest cities in the US — and why they still scare us

The spookiest cities in the US — and why they still scare us

The spookiest cities in the US — and why they still scare us
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Why birds sang after a total solar eclipse, according to new research

Why birds sang after a total solar eclipse, according to new research

Why birds sang after a total solar eclipse, according to new research
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

'I got better and now I’m here': Iowa 10-year-old qualifies for nationals

'I got better and now I’m here': Iowa 10-year-old qualifies for nationals

'I got better and now I’m here': Iowa 10-year-old qualifies for nationals
Americas|Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

UW-Madison Professor Collaborates with Bad Bunny to Bring Puerto Rican History to Millions

UW-Madison Professor Collaborates with Bad Bunny to Bring Puerto Rican History to Millions

UW-Madison Professor Collaborates with Bad Bunny to Bring Puerto Rican History to Millions
Arts|Economy|Education|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Interview

Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion says creative upbringing shaped his vision of innovation and freedom

French Nobel economics laureate Philippe Aghion reflects on the creative roots that shaped his award-winning ideas about innovation and growth

Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion says creative upbringing shaped his vision of innovation and freedom
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|US

Firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio remembered 10 years after deadly fire

Firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio remembered 10 years after deadly fire

Firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio remembered 10 years after deadly fire
Business|Education|Sports

Matt Rhule says he loves his job at Nebraska but doesn't tamp down buzz about Penn State opening

Matt Rhule professed his love for living and working in Nebraska and trying to return the Cornhuskers to the upper echelon of college football

Matt Rhule says he loves his job at Nebraska but doesn't tamp down buzz about Penn State opening
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say

Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say

Large service outage affecting Charter Spectrum customers after lines deliberately cut, officials say
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop shares behind-the-scenes video of viral rubber duck stunt

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop shares behind-the-scenes video of viral rubber duck stunt

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop shares behind-the-scenes video of viral rubber duck stunt
Economy|Education|Environment|Technology|Travel

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays

Air traffic controllers are considered essential workers and required to work without pay during the shutdown, but there are reports some are calling in sick in greater numbers than usual.

How the government shutdown is making the air traffic controller shortage worse and leading to flight delays
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

‘Space tornadoes’ could cause geomagnetic storms – but these phenomena, spun off ejections from the Sun, aren’t easy to study

Unprecedented simulations show the formation of space tornadoes capable of causing strong geomagnetic storms around Earth, calling for earlier and more accurate warnings.

‘Space tornadoes’ could cause geomagnetic storms – but these phenomena, spun off ejections from the Sun, aren’t easy to study
Education|Sports

High Schoolers charity race raises $6,500, moving Buncombe Co. Schools towards recovery

High Schoolers charity race raises $6,500, moving Buncombe Co. Schools towards recovery

High Schoolers charity race raises $6,500, moving Buncombe Co. Schools towards recovery
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|US

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50 million to historically Black Atlanta colleges

The Arthur M

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation donating $50 million to historically Black Atlanta colleges
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

3-legged lizards can thrive against all odds, challenging assumptions about how evolution works in the wild

Most lizards probably don’t survive devastating injuries. But a new study documents 122 cases of limb loss across 58 species – these exceptions shine a new light on natural selection.

3-legged lizards can thrive against all odds, challenging assumptions about how evolution works in the wild
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest

Well-known flaws in conventional polling methods may be creating the incorrect perception that many Americans think political violence is justified.

Far fewer Americans support political violence than recent polls suggest
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

New England courts become a battleground for challenges to Trump

A federal judge in Boston had some pointed words for Donald Trump as he issued one of the dozens of decisions by courts in four New England states against the

New England courts become a battleground for challenges to Trump
Education|Entertainment|Interview|Opinion|Political

Obama rips concessions that businesses and others have made to Trump

Obama rips concessions that businesses and others have made to Trump

Obama rips concessions that businesses and others have made to Trump
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China's Xi calls for greater inclusion of women in governance

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called for greater representation for women in politics and government at a global women's summit in Beijing, a move he said would

China's Xi calls for greater inclusion of women in governance
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Penn State fires coach James Franklin amid midseason free fall in a lost season

James Franklin is out at Penn State

Penn State fires coach James Franklin amid midseason free fall in a lost season
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Smithsonian museums, National Zoo close as government shutdown drags on

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo close as government shutdown drags on

Smithsonian museums, National Zoo close as government shutdown drags on
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Traitor, survivor or influencer? Mexico rethinks story of conquistador translator Malinche

The woman long blamed for the fall of the Aztec empire in 1521 is finally getting a modern makeover

Traitor, survivor or influencer? Mexico rethinks story of conquistador translator Malinche
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Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day

Vice President JD Vance is warning of deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown goes on

Vance warns 'deeper' cuts ahead for federal workers as shutdown enters 12th day
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Oregon State fires coach Trent Bray with Beavers off to 0-7 start

Oregon State has fired coach Trent Bray after the team fell to 0-7, its worst start since 1991

Oregon State fires coach Trent Bray with Beavers off to 0-7 start
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University of Colorado helps students through music following school shooting

University of Colorado helps students through music following school shooting

University of Colorado helps students through music following school shooting
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Protesters rally against North Carolina's death penalty, offering alternative solutions

Protesters rally against North Carolina's death penalty, offering alternative solutions

Protesters rally against North Carolina's death penalty, offering alternative solutions
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Shelter dogs trained by Cook County Jail inmates visit domestic violence courthouse as therapy dogs

Shelter dogs trained by Cook County Jail inmates visit domestic violence courthouse as therapy dogs

Shelter dogs trained by Cook County Jail inmates visit domestic violence courthouse as therapy dogs
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Mom says school bus left 5-year-old stranded far from home

Mom says school bus left 5-year-old stranded far from home

Mom says school bus left 5-year-old stranded far from home
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California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump's immigration agenda

A new law signed by California's governor attempts to shield the identities of sidewalk vendors from federal immigration enforcement officers

California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump's immigration agenda
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Trump’s move to fund military paychecks during shutdown comes as families face strain and uncertainty

Trump’s move to fund military paychecks during shutdown comes as families face strain and uncertainty

Trump’s move to fund military paychecks during shutdown comes as families face strain and uncertainty
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California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state's energy transition

California is grappling with how to support oil workers who are being displaced from their jobs amid the state's energy transition

California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state's energy transition
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SEC's Greg Sankey rejects pooling conference TV rights as a solution to problems in college sports

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey expressed skepticism about pooling TV rights as a solution for college sports

SEC's Greg Sankey rejects pooling conference TV rights as a solution to problems in college sports
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16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, the sheriff says

Authorities say a blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around killed 16 people and left no survivors

16 people died in a blast at a Tennessee explosives factory early Friday, the sheriff says
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UK universities told to crack down on antisemitism after synagogue attack

British universities must take stronger action to protect Jewish students, the government said on Saturday, after a deadly attack on a synagogue in northern England and amid concerns

UK universities told to crack down on antisemitism after synagogue attack
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Longtime activist remembers the movie theater police raid that birthed Atlanta's LGBTQ movement

Longtime activist remembers the movie theater police raid that birthed Atlanta's LGBTQ movement

Longtime activist remembers the movie theater police raid that birthed Atlanta's LGBTQ movement
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A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard

A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin

A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard
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Week 7 of college football: Which matchups will shake up the AP Top 25?

Week 7 of college football has some exciting matchups with playoff hopes and conference races on the line

Week 7 of college football: Which matchups will shake up the AP Top 25?
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Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls

Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world’s most economically disadvantaged areas

Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls
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Battle lines drawn over Confederate tribute at Georgia's Stone Mountain

The heroic images of three Confederate leaders carved into the granite face of Georgia's Stone Mountain have towered over the countryside outside Atlanta since the

Battle lines drawn over Confederate tribute at Georgia's Stone Mountain
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Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights

Political violence, made easier to carry out by the proliferation of guns, harms democracy by shifting the field of political disagreement from debate to aggression.

Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights
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Morocco's king urges speedy reforms to boost jobs, rural development

King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Friday called for accelerating reforms to create jobs for young people, improve public services, and reduce regional inequalities by giving greater

Morocco's king urges speedy reforms to boost jobs, rural development
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Activist Laura Loomer blasts Pentagon over planned Qatar military facility in Idaho

Far-right activist Laura Loomer slammed President Donald Trump's administration on Friday over its deepening defense ties with Qatar and made false accusations

Activist Laura Loomer blasts Pentagon over planned Qatar military facility in Idaho
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Arrest made in Alabama capital city shooting that left 2 dead and 12 injured last weekend

A juvenile male has been arrested for his role in a shooting that killed two people and injured 12 others in Montgomery, Alabama

Arrest made in Alabama capital city shooting that left 2 dead and 12 injured last weekend
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Twenty-three children rescued from Russian-occupied Ukraine, senior official says

Twenty-three Ukrainian children and adolescents have been brought out of Russian-occupied areas of the country to territory under

Twenty-three children rescued from Russian-occupied Ukraine, senior official says
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Chicago ICE raids, National Guard troops prompt new school leaflets: ‘Know your rights’

On a chilly morning outside Nash Elementary School in a working-class Chicago neighborhood, teachers greeted students with the usual high-fives and hugs, while

Chicago ICE raids, National Guard troops prompt new school leaflets: ‘Know your rights’
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WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown

The Trump administration has provided a $300 million infusion to a food aid program for low-income mothers and children, easing concerns about funding during the government shutdown

WIC food program receives $300M to keep running during government shutdown
Education|World

MIT refuses to accept White House terms for funding, other schools still mulling

Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth on Friday said she "cannot support" a memo that the White House sent to nine elite U.S. universities last week

MIT refuses to accept White House terms for funding, other schools still mulling
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She was a CNN Hero 10 years ago. See how she and her organization have transformed thousands of lives in Nepal

In the decade since being named the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year, Maggie Doyne and her BlinkNow Foundation have vastly expanded their life-saving programs providing a home, medical care, food, education, and other support for vulnerable children in Nepal – and their broader community.

She was a CNN Hero 10 years ago. See how she and her organization have transformed thousands of lives in Nepal
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Shelter KC leader spends 24 hours on a bench to raise awareness about homelessness

Shelter KC leader spends 24 hours on a bench to raise awareness about homelessness

Shelter KC leader spends 24 hours on a bench to raise awareness about homelessness
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Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot put conditions on domestic violence grants

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot put conditions on grants that fund efforts to combat domestic violence or provide access to abortion resources

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot put conditions on domestic violence grants
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Apple sued over use of copyrighted books to train Apple Intelligence

Apple was hit with a lawsuit in California federal court by a pair of neuroscientists who say that the tech company misused thousands of copyrighted books to train its

Apple sued over use of copyrighted books to train Apple Intelligence
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'Letters from Home': Honor Flight recreates Vietnam War mail call

'Letters from Home': Honor Flight recreates Vietnam War mail call

'Letters from Home': Honor Flight recreates Vietnam War mail call
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MIT president says she 'cannot support' proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits

MIT's president said she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump’s political agenda in exchange for favorable access to federal funding

MIT president says she 'cannot support' proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits
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Morocco's king addresses social injustices in speech as Gen Z protesters demand reforms

King Mohammed VI has urged Moroccan officials to address social injustices, framing issues raised by Morocco’s youth-led protesters as a question of poor governance, rather than of the country’s broader vision

Morocco's king addresses social injustices in speech as Gen Z protesters demand reforms
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Pentagon orders ‘white glove’ treatment for those returning to military service after Covid-19 vaccine refusal

Pentagon orders ‘white glove’ treatment for those returning to military service after Covid-19 vaccine refusal

Pentagon orders ‘white glove’ treatment for those returning to military service after Covid-19 vaccine refusal
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Melania Trump says 8 kids displaced by Russia-Ukraine war reunite with families after Putin talks

First lady Melania Trump says eight children displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war have been reunited with their families after ongoing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Melania Trump says 8 kids displaced by Russia-Ukraine war reunite with families after Putin talks
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Vulture nests in Spain reveal a centuries-old sandal and other stunning cultural artifacts

Vulture nests in Spain reveal a centuries-old sandal and other stunning cultural artifacts

Vulture nests in Spain reveal a centuries-old sandal and other stunning cultural artifacts
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Future doctors in the making: Teens serve their neighborhoods with Health Tech Academy

Future doctors in the making: Teens serve their neighborhoods with Health Tech Academy

Future doctors in the making: Teens serve their neighborhoods with Health Tech Academy
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Community art project honors victims of Lewiston mass shootings

Community art project honors victims of Lewiston mass shootings

Community art project honors victims of Lewiston mass shootings
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University of Pittsburgh becomes a hub for horror studies

University of Pittsburgh becomes a hub for horror studies

University of Pittsburgh becomes a hub for horror studies
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'He shot in the air': Witnesses wish police did more to de-escalate barricade before fatal shooting

'He shot in the air': Witnesses wish police did more to de-escalate barricade before fatal shooting

'He shot in the air': Witnesses wish police did more to de-escalate barricade before fatal shooting
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Foster parents lose license after refusing to sign gender affirming policy

Foster parents lose license after refusing to sign gender affirming policy

Foster parents lose license after refusing to sign gender affirming policy
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Gazans' joy tempered by shock as they eye remnants of homes after ceasefire

As thousands of Gazans began picking through the ruins of their shattered homes on Friday after a ceasefire deal, the excitement of return was quickly

Gazans' joy tempered by shock as they eye remnants of homes after ceasefire
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Fact check: Trump makes numerous false claims at Cabinet meeting, many about vaccines

Fact check: Trump makes numerous false claims at Cabinet meeting, many about vaccines

Fact check: Trump makes numerous false claims at Cabinet meeting, many about vaccines
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NY AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud – a crime seldom prosecuted and rarely resulting in prison

In 2024, seven times more Americans were struck by lightning than were convicted of federal mortgage fraud.

NY AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud – a crime seldom prosecuted and rarely resulting in prison
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Clemson's Howard's Rock, 'Play Like a Champion Today' signs among beloved totems in college football

NFL Pro Bowl player Hunter Renfrow says few experiences compare to Clemson's tradition of touching Howard's Rock

Clemson's Howard's Rock, 'Play Like a Champion Today' signs among beloved totems in college football
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Who is Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado?

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for promoting democratic rights in her country and her struggle to achieve a transition to democracy,

Who is Nobel Peace laureate Maria Corina Machado?
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Friendships aren’t just about keeping score – new psychology research looks at why we help our friends when they need it

Friendship isn’t a tit-for-tat balance sheet, but that’s how researchers have traditionally defined it. New studies are refining the model to be less about transactions and truer to real life.

Friendships aren’t just about keeping score – new psychology research looks at why we help our friends when they need it
Economy|Education

Trump is cutting funding to universities with large Hispanic student populations – here’s what to know

Hispanic-Serving Institutions enroll over 60% of all Hispanic undergraduates in the US and include large schools like Florida International University.

Trump is cutting funding to universities with large Hispanic student populations – here’s what to know
Education|Environment|World

What started with her babysitting money has now changed thousands of lives in Nepal

What started with her babysitting money has now changed thousands of lives in Nepal

What started with her babysitting money has now changed thousands of lives in Nepal
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Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica

Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica

Scientists discovered something alarming seeping out from beneath the ocean around Antarctica
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Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT

Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT

Your plumber has a new favorite tool: ChatGPT