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Today: February 04, 2026
Today: February 04, 2026

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Nigeria school kidnappers threatened to shoot crying child, teacher says

Martha Mathias, her husband and two children were asleep at home when gunmen arrived at St Mary's Catholic School campus, in central Nigeria, in the early hours of Friday.

Nigeria school kidnappers threatened to shoot crying child, teacher says
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

US states sue to block Trump administration from restricting homelessness funding

A group of U.S. states filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to block President Donald Trump's administration from placing new restrictions on more than $3 billion in grant

US states sue to block Trump administration from restricting homelessness funding
Crime|Education|US

US Education Department investigates University of California, Berkeley over Turning Point USA protest

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US Education Department investigates University of California, Berkeley over Turning Point USA protest
Arts|Crime|Education|Environment|Political|World

For Wounded Knee descendants, the government’s decision on soldiers’ Medals of Honor leaves the painful legacy unsettled

For Wounded Knee descendants, the government’s decision on soldiers’ Medals of Honor leaves the painful legacy unsettled

For Wounded Knee descendants, the government’s decision on soldiers’ Medals of Honor leaves the painful legacy unsettled
Africa|Crime|Education|Political|World

24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria have been rescued, president says

Nigeria's president says that all 24 schoolgirls held by assailants following a mass abduction last week from a school in Kebbi in northwestern Nigeria have been rescued

24 schoolgirls abducted from Kebbi in Nigeria have been rescued, president says
Economy|Education|World

How French teachers' pensions leave students falling behind

France's education budget is being squeezed by its pension system: of the 90 billion euros earmarked for schools next year, more than a quarter will go to retired

How French teachers' pensions leave students falling behind
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health

Slender Man attacker won't fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home

A Wisconsin woman who almost killed her sixth grade classmate to please horror character Slender Man and then fled her group home won't fight extradition from Illinois

Slender Man attacker won't fight extradition to Wisconsin after fleeing group home
Economy|Education|Health|Science

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity

Free food may fill your stomach, but it doesn’t always satisfy the desire to feel fully human.

How food assistance programs can feed families and nourish their dignity
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Political

Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania

Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania

Gov. Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law in Pennsylvania
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Family continues 27-year Thanksgiving tradition of Run to Feed the Hungry, despite grieving lost loved ones

Family continues 27-year Thanksgiving tradition of Run to Feed the Hungry, despite grieving lost loved ones

Family continues 27-year Thanksgiving tradition of Run to Feed the Hungry, despite grieving lost loved ones
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

DLI student swept to sea at Soberanes Point identified by Monterey County Sheriff's Office

DLI student swept to sea at Soberanes Point identified by Monterey County Sheriff's Office

DLI student swept to sea at Soberanes Point identified by Monterey County Sheriff's Office
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Birmingham's 5 professional sports teams and fans help the hungry

Birmingham's 5 professional sports teams and fans help the hungry

Birmingham's 5 professional sports teams and fans help the hungry
Education|Entertainment|Travel|World

World War II veterans who were at same POW camp meet, become friends 80+ years later

World War II veterans who were at same POW camp meet, become friends 80+ years later

World War II veterans who were at same POW camp meet, become friends 80+ years later
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Movie lover brings his own Blockbuster to small neighborhood

Movie lover brings his own Blockbuster to small neighborhood

Movie lover brings his own Blockbuster to small neighborhood
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political

Mother demands action after a student lit her daughter's hair on fire at school

Mother demands action after a student lit her daughter's hair on fire at school

Mother demands action after a student lit her daughter's hair on fire at school
Education|Political|US|World

House launches investigation into alleged antisemitism in public school districts in Virginia, Pennsylvania and California

House launches investigation into alleged antisemitism in public school districts in Virginia, Pennsylvania and California

House launches investigation into alleged antisemitism in public school districts in Virginia, Pennsylvania and California
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions

Military historian Rick Atkinson, known for his Revolutionary War trilogy, is venturing into graphic books

Rick Atkinson's Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in

New VR simulator teaches drivers to navigate snow squalls, dangerous winter weather to drive in
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Two husbands turn grief into purpose through podcast after losing their wives to cancer

Two husbands turn grief into purpose through podcast after losing their wives to cancer

Two husbands turn grief into purpose through podcast after losing their wives to cancer
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Political

New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site

The new owner of the Mississippi barn where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed is to be opened as a memorial site by 2030

New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site
Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Stolen community food pantry built by Girl Scouts has been returned

Stolen community food pantry built by Girl Scouts has been returned

Stolen community food pantry built by Girl Scouts has been returned
Education|Environment|Science

Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site

Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site

Archaeologists uncover 13,000-year-old mystery at dig site
Crime|Education|Health|World

‘Fortunate’ Indiana high school reflects on thwarted school attack

‘Fortunate’ Indiana high school reflects on thwarted school attack

‘Fortunate’ Indiana high school reflects on thwarted school attack
Education|Science|Technology

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe

Some unique ‘stars’ might be fueled by dark matter annihilation.

When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms

Is an organism a sum of its parts, or should they be considered as a whole? New research on ferns shows how the way scientists understand evolution affects how they study life.

Fern stems reveal secrets of evolution – how constraints in development can lead to new forms
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane

Urban digital twins pull together tremendous amounts of data to realistically model cities, but they’ve been missing a critical ingredient: people.

From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane
Business|Education|Science|Technology

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up

ChatGPT has dramatically altered how people retrieve information, muscling aside Google search as the first stop on the hunt for answers.

The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA

Today’s wolves and dogs share a common ancestor. But a deeper look at their genes reveals that interbreeding since dogs were domesticated 20,000 years ago hasn’t been as rare as scientists assumed.

Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA
Business|Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don’t stick narrowly to preprofessional education

Parents and policymakers want job security for graduates, but in the AI and automation era, careers may depend as much on curiosity and initiative as on credentials.

Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don’t stick narrowly to preprofessional education
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers

Younger and more diverse teachers reported higher rates of bullying and discrimination by their colleagues. This can also affect the kids they care for.

A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

‘Like a pawn in a game’: 13 months without representation in a Texas congressional district

‘Like a pawn in a game’: 13 months without representation in a Texas congressional district

‘Like a pawn in a game’: 13 months without representation in a Texas congressional district
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

What parents should know about autism and vaccines

What parents should know about autism and vaccines

What parents should know about autism and vaccines
Business|Education|Lifestyle|World

One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world's Catholics

Happily ever after doesn't require any complicated maths, the Vatican said on Tuesday -- for Catholics, one spouse is enough.

One spouse is enough, Vatican tells world's Catholics
Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|Technology|World

News from outside disappears in North Korea

Decades-long efforts to provide uncensored foreign news into North Korea are facing setbacks now

News from outside disappears in North Korea
Crime|Education|Sports

UAB player charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 2 teammates, court records show

A football player at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is facing charges in what authorities describe as the stabbing of two teammates hours before a weekend home game

UAB player charged with attempted murder in stabbing of 2 teammates, court records show
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

Google, Accel partner to back Indian AI startups

Alphabet's Google and venture capital firm Accel will partner to fund at least 10 early-stage Indian AI startups, marking the U.S. technology

Google, Accel partner to back Indian AI startups
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

‘Slender Man’ stabber back in custody. What we know about her disappearance and the internet boogeyman who inspired her

‘Slender Man’ stabber back in custody. What we know about her disappearance and the internet boogeyman who inspired her

‘Slender Man’ stabber back in custody. What we know about her disappearance and the internet boogeyman who inspired her
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Political

Thousands of arrests by Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts

A task force ordered by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis, Tennessee, has made thousands of arrests

Thousands of arrests by Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts
Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political

New survey finds rising pessimism among US Hispanics

As the first year of President Donald Trump's second term comes to a close, two new polls from the Pew Research Center find that Hispanic adults are increasingly unhappy with the way his administration is handling the economy and immigration, issues that were key for voters during last year’s election

New survey finds rising pessimism among US Hispanics
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

She ‘wants to die there.’ The women forced to scam and the families left behind

She ‘wants to die there.’ The women forced to scam and the families left behind

She ‘wants to die there.’ The women forced to scam and the families left behind
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Most US Latinos feel their situation is worse under Trump, Pew poll finds

A majority of U.S.

Most US Latinos feel their situation is worse under Trump, Pew poll finds
Africa|Americas|Asia|Education|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|US|World

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism

In 1946, young men in khaki shirts marched through Atlanta performing Nazi salutes and promising racial vengeance. They lasted 10 months. Today’s fascists aren’t as easily banished.

Nick Fuentes is a master of exploiting the current social media opportunities for extremism
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Georgia lineman Nyier Daniels is dismissed from the team after his arrest following a police chase

Georgia offensive lineman Nyier Daniels has been dismissed from the football team following his arrest on multiple charges resulting from a high-speed police chase

Georgia lineman Nyier Daniels is dismissed from the team after his arrest following a police chase
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

She lost her son to gun violence. Now she’s part of a movement credited with Baltimore’s crime drop

She lost her son to gun violence. Now she’s part of a movement credited with Baltimore’s crime drop

She lost her son to gun violence. Now she’s part of a movement credited with Baltimore’s crime drop
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Amazon to invest $15 billion in Indiana to boost data center infrastructure

Amazon.com is planning to invest about $15 billion in Northern Indiana to build data center campuses, the tech giant said as it looks to boost its cloud computing capacity to support

Amazon to invest $15 billion in Indiana to boost data center infrastructure
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is found a day after walking away from group home

Authorities say a Wisconsin woman who admitted to nearly stabbing a classmate to death in 2014 to please the horror character Slender Man has been found in Illinois after she cut off an electronic monitoring device and left a group home

Wisconsin woman in 2014 Slender Man stabbing is found a day after walking away from group home
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Michigan football's sign-stealing fines will cost school over $30 million, athletic director says

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel said the NCAA penalties stemming from the football program’s sign-stealing operation will cost more than $30 million

Michigan football's sign-stealing fines will cost school over $30 million, athletic director says
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

9-year-old mountain biker completes 32-mile Iceman Cometh Challenge

9-year-old mountain biker completes 32-mile Iceman Cometh Challenge

9-year-old mountain biker completes 32-mile Iceman Cometh Challenge
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Parents of Gabby Petito and Dylan Rounds unite to boost public safety, train officers in east Idaho

Parents of Gabby Petito and Dylan Rounds unite to boost public safety, train officers in east Idaho

Parents of Gabby Petito and Dylan Rounds unite to boost public safety, train officers in east Idaho
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to close aid effort

Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to close aid effort

Controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to close aid effort
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

13-year-old boy killed in e-bike crash identified as middle school student

13-year-old boy killed in e-bike crash identified as middle school student

13-year-old boy killed in e-bike crash identified as middle school student
Crime|Education|Lifestyle

Family wants school para-pro fired after assault conviction in road rage incident

Family wants school para-pro fired after assault conviction in road rage incident

Family wants school para-pro fired after assault conviction in road rage incident
Crime|Education|Health

Middle schooler recounts terrifying incident when student pulled out knife

Middle schooler recounts terrifying incident when student pulled out knife

Middle schooler recounts terrifying incident when student pulled out knife
Business|Education|Entertainment|Sports

Why top college basketball teams are flocking to the Players Era tournament

The Players Era has quickly become a top early season college basketball tournament

Why top college basketball teams are flocking to the Players Era tournament
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Teen runs nonprofit to help others stay warm

Teen runs nonprofit to help others stay warm

Teen runs nonprofit to help others stay warm
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

US lawmakers probe FAA grant delays over aircraft mechanic shortage before Thanksgiving

A U.S. government delay on funding a grant program risks worsening a shortage of aircraft mechanics at a time when the country's aging aviation

US lawmakers probe FAA grant delays over aircraft mechanic shortage before Thanksgiving
Education|Entertainment|Sports

Nevada’s Jaden Grimm returns from injury to help secure school’s first title

Nevada’s Jaden Grimm returns from injury to help secure school’s first title

Nevada’s Jaden Grimm returns from injury to help secure school’s first title
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|World

MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy

Beast Philanthropy, the charitable organization started by MrBeast founder Jimmy Donaldson, and the Rockefeller Foundation are announcing a strategic partnership

MrBeast and the Rockefeller Foundation are teaming up to spark youth philanthropy
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

'My heart is here': After tough journey navigating lung cancer, officer returns to full duty

'My heart is here': After tough journey navigating lung cancer, officer returns to full duty

'My heart is here': After tough journey navigating lung cancer, officer returns to full duty
Business|Education|Entertainment|Food|Lifestyle

Lollipop Lumberjack's Candy Co. is a mobile truck selling wild sweets for good causes

Lollipop Lumberjack's Candy Co. is a mobile truck selling wild sweets for good causes

Lollipop Lumberjack's Candy Co. is a mobile truck selling wild sweets for good causes
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

89-year-old woman charged with hit-and-run, accused of striking 9-year-old girl

89-year-old woman charged with hit-and-run, accused of striking 9-year-old girl

89-year-old woman charged with hit-and-run, accused of striking 9-year-old girl
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Technology

Nonprofit news outlets are often scared that selling ads could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show that’s been rare

Nonprofit news outlets face pressure to find new sources of revenue from their funders.

Nonprofit news outlets are often scared that selling ads could jeopardize their tax-exempt status, but IRS records show that’s been rare
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend

Guidelines for social well-being can help health care providers identify when someone is socially isolated and provide goals and standards for policymakers.

We created health guidelines for fighting loneliness - here’s what we recommend
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Teenager giving back to service members by stuffing stockings for sailors

Teenager giving back to service members by stuffing stockings for sailors

Teenager giving back to service members by stuffing stockings for sailors
Arts|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science

Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science

Two ethnobiologists at Penn State surveyed over 800 mushroom harvesters in the mid-Atlantic region to understand what they’re hunting and why.

Mid-Atlantic mushroom foragers collect 160 species for food, medicine, art and science
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

A 90-year journey of faith, family and service through the Salvation Army

A 90-year journey of faith, family and service through the Salvation Army

A 90-year journey of faith, family and service through the Salvation Army
Education|Health|Science

Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges

Resilience is often presented as feats of bravery and endurance. But everyday practices like journaling, drafting a text or even writing a to-do list are manifestations of a capacity to adapt.

Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

ICE agents mistakenly detain high school intern

Video shows ICE agents detaining a 16-year-old intern outside a Rhode Island courthouse after mistaking him for a “child predator” they were searching for.

ICE agents mistakenly detain high school intern
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Sports|US

UAB football player accused of stabbing 2 teammates before game

The University of Alabama at Birmingham says a football player stabbed two teammates Saturday morning hours before the game against the University of South Florida

UAB football player accused of stabbing 2 teammates before game
Education|Technology|World

Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year

Malaysia plans to ban social media accounts for people under 16 starting in 2026

Malaysia to ban social media for children under 16 next year
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years

LAGOS -The kidnapping of more than 300 Catholic school students is the latest such mass abduction in Nigeria. 

Mass school kidnappings in Nigeria in recent years
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Technology

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege

Meta shut down internal research into the mental health effects of Facebook after finding causal

Meta buried 'causal' evidence of social media harm, US court filings allege
Education

US Education Department requiring non-disclosure agreements in Trump reorganization, sources say

The Trump administration is advancing its plan to dismantle the Department of Education and is

US Education Department requiring non-disclosure agreements in Trump reorganization, sources say
Arts|Economy|Education|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?

Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?

Britain is one of the world’s richest countries. So why do a third of its children live in poverty?