Bill on school bathroom use by transgender students clears Ohio Legislature, heads to governor

The Republican-led Ohio Senate has approved a bill banning transgender students from using bathrooms that fit their gender identities

Health - ABC News - 22 hours ago

Ohio lawmakers pass bill restricting transgender student access to bathrooms

The Republican-backed bill applies to Ohio public K-12 schools and institutions of higher education.

Ohio lawmakers send transgender ‘bathroom ban’ to DeWine’s desk

Ohio’s Republican-controlled Senate approved legislation Wednesday to bar transgender students from using school restrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity, sending the measure to ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

South Carolina trans student sues school district and state over bathroom rule

An eighth grade transgender boy, who was allegedly threatened with expulsion for using the boys restroom, is suing his school district and the state.

Akron school resource officer put on administrative duty after punching student in the head

An Akron, Ohio, school resource officer has been assigned to administrative duty after he was recorded on video punching a high school student in the head, the mayor said.

Transgender students flooding crisis hotlines over Trump plans to remove protections

Transgender youth in the United States have been flooding crisis hotlines since the election of Donald Trump, who made anti-transgender themes central to his campaign

LSU student arrested for allegedly threatening governor over tiger at game

An LSU student has been arrested after allegedly making an online threat to kill Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who advocated for bringing a live tiger onto the field as part of a recent college ...

Former GOP governor endorses Brown in Ohio Senate race

Former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, a Republican, threw his support behind Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) in his closely watched reelection bid for the U.S. Senate. In a letter to the editor published ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Oregon school district calls on Cruz to take down transgender ads

An Oregon school district on Thursday asked Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) campaign to take down two ads targeting transgender athletes because they include a photograph of two minor girls who are not ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

School unaware killer 'spiked' student - inquest

Scarlett Jenkinson had given another student cannabis sweets before being moved to Brianna's school.

Students in Helene-ravaged Buncombe County return to school

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — One month after Hurricane Helene destroyed mountain towns, swept away homes and upended countless lives here, thousands of Buncombe County’s students returned to school Friday.

Students and parents swap the bus for biking to school together

Only 11% of students in the U.S. still bike to school. But in some cities, parents and their kids are skipping the bus and forming a caravan to bike to school together. Itay Hod has the story.

Mississippi legislative leaders advocate Medicaid expansion, heading to conflict with the governor

Mississippi’s Republican legislative leaders say they plan to push for Medicaid expansion to cover working people who earn to little to afford private insurance

Health - ABC News - October 31

NASCAR's championship field heads to Phoenix with no clear favorite to win Cup title

There is no clear favorite among NASCAR's four championship contenders as they had to Phoenix Raceway for Sunday's winner-take-all finale

Sports - ABC News - November 5

Molotov cocktail explodes in a Chilean high school, injuring at least 35

Authorities say a homemade firebomb has exploded inside a public high school in Chile and ignited a blaze that injured at least 35 people

World - ABC News - October 23

Colleges left helpless as students rule out schools due to state politics

Colleges and universities find themselves increasingly trapped with the politics of the state where they reside. As state legislatures pass sweeping measures on everything from abortion to LGBTQ ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Elite School Will Offer a Day Off for Students Distressed by Election

Attendance on Wednesday, or whatever day the results are announced, is optional for high school students at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City, families were told.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

Bill Belichick Leads the Group of 2025 N.F.L. Head Coaching Candidates

There is a star-studded list of available coaches for teams that could be hiring, including the Cowboys.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

Trump’s cabinet picks signal tough stance on China

Experts say appointments of Mike Waltz and others show president-elect is preparing more hawkish stance on Beijing

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Bill Nighy: 'I stole Shakespeare book for drama school audition'

The star said he started as an actor to impress a girl and took the books to prepare for an audition.

US oil companies risk an unexpectedly large bill

Investor group alleges that US oil and gas groups are breaking the rules on corporate financial disclosure

World - Financial Times - October 18

UCLA to honor Bruins legend Bill Walton with halftime ceremony during game against Ohio State

Walton led the Bruins to consecutive NCAA titles in 1972 and 1973

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

US students rally college voters on campus: ‘We brought the polls to them’

University attendees ramp up outreach efforts and pitch pop-up polling sites as election day approaches. College students formed a steady line outside a campus art museum to vote early on Tuesday ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Trump’s victory drives surge in US students seeking courses abroad

Election spurs research for colleges from the UK to Canada

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

What A level politics students should know about UK and US government

Read a selection of FT articles on parties, voting and interest groups picked by our teacher advisers

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

US stocks stage rally as global markets await election result

Wall Street prepares for ‘a long night for volatility’ as investor mood remains febrile

Business - Financial Times - November 5

House Education GOP says schools failed to protect Jewish students after nearly yearlong antisemitism investigation

Republicans on the House Education Committee on Thursday released their report regarding antisemitism on college campuses after a nearly yearlong investigation that played a part in at least two ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches

Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.”

Tech - Wired - October 29

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

Arkansas' John Calipari, Ohio State's Jake Diebler among coaches set for success in Year 1 at new school

These five coaches are positioned to do well in their first season with their new program

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

WATCH: Ohio State star WR Jeremiah Smith ties Cris Carter for most TD catches by freshman in school history

Smith hit another incredible milestone on Saturday amid a standout freshman campaign

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

WATCH: Ohio State star WR Jeremiah Smith passes Cris Carter for most TD catches by freshman in school history

Smith hit another incredible milestone on Saturday amid a standout freshman campaign

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Banks’ use of AI could be included in stress tests, says BoE deputy governor

Sarah Breeden says technology’s ‘power and use . . . is growing fast’

Business - Financial Times - October 31

US Senate, House and governor elections 2024: results from all 50 states as Republicans win Senate

Voters have elected a Republican majority in the Senate. They have also been electing members of the House of Representatives and state governors. Live 2024 presidential election results US ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

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