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Matt Gaetz Floats a Run for Florida Governor in 2026
The former congressman was the focus of a House Ethics panel report accusing him of “regularly” paying for sex and using drugs, which helped doom his short-lived nomination for attorney general.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
'Patients are collapsing in the waiting room': A&E nurses speak out
Nurses working on the front line of emergency care have spoken to the BBC about pressure they are facing.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
No. 1 Tennessee trounced by Florida in first loss
In front of 11,011 fans in Gainesville, No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, an authoritative performance that gave ...ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?
What are Linda McMahon’s chances to be confirmed as the next education secretary?ABC News - Jan. 8 -
Watch live: Biden speaks after designating new monuments in California
President Biden, with just under two weeks left in office, will give remarks in California Tuesday afternoon. His speech comes after he announced the creation of two new monuments: Chuckwalla ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Special educational needs the biggest issue for schools, says Ofsted
The watchdog says a new inspection system in England should reward more inclusive mainstream schools.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
Educators Prepare for ICE Agents at the Schoolhouse Door
Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians
Syria’s new government has swiftly ordered changes to school curriculums. Some Syrians say the move is a worrying sign of how the former rebels plan to govern a diverse country.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Only 1 in 4 young adults received financial education at school, study shows
Poor access to money management is pushing students towards ‘unreliable’ online resources, says Santander UK chairFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia unveils Project Digits personal AI supercomputer for researchers and students
Nvidia today unveiled Nvidia Project Digits, a personal AI supercomputer that serves AI researchers, data scientists and students worldwide.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Watch: Biden speaks at service honoring New Orleans attack victims
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended an interfaith service in New Orleans on Monday in honor of the victims of last week's deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street. Mr. Biden pledged to ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Aubrey Plaza speaks out about husband Jeff Baena's death
Actor Aubrey Plaza spoke out Monday about the death of her husband, writer and director Jeff Baena.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Watch: Harris speaks after Trump election win certification
Vice President Harris is spoke Monday afternoon after Congress certified President-elect Trump’s electoral victory. The certification officially cemented his win over Harris ahead of his ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Students Charged in ‘To Catch a Predator’ TikTok Scheme
Five students at Assumption University in Worcester, Mass., are accused of luring a man to campus, where he was chased by a group of about 25 people.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
'I won't speak about it' - Rodgers on Tierney links
Manager Brendan Rodgers refuses to discuss reports that Celtic have held talks with their former defender Kieran Tierney about a return to the club.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Get ready to rumble if Trump tries to eliminate the Dept. of Education
Though most Americans have little idea what the Department of Education does, there are many reasons it has withstood decades of GOP attacks.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
NHL releases Florida Panthers Quarter-Century Team
Several players on Florida's current roster made the cut on the Panthers' Quarter-Century TeamYahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Brea, Kentucky hand Florida first loss of season
Koby Brea scored 23 points and hit seven 3-pointers off the bench to lead No. 10 Kentucky over No. 6 Florida, handing the Gators their first loss of the season.ESPN - Jan. 4 -
Pope says bullying at school prepares students for war, not peace
"Imagining peace" lays foundation for "more just and fraternal world," he says.ABC News - Jan. 4 -
Anger over changes to school curriculum exposes Syria's fragile unity
Changes announced to Syria's school curriculum have sparked backlash over fears that Ahmed al-Sharaa and Hayat Tahrir al-Sham planned an Islamist future.NBC News - Jan. 4 -
Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul
Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4 -
The Soccer ‘Prodigy’ Who Cannot Speak or Move After Being Struck by Shrapnel
The friends and family of Celine Haidar tell the story of a teenager who had grand visions for her future but was badly injured in Lebanon.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
FBI returns to Texas home of New Orleans attacker as brother speaks out
The FBI returned to Shamsud-Din Jabbar's home in Texas as the federal probe into the New Orleans terrorist attack continues. CBS News' Jason Allen spoke to the attacker's brother. Also, contributor ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
'I Don't Give A S---, He's Hurt': Avalanche Coach Speaks Out On Sabres Scoring On Injured Goalie
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar shared his displeasure about how the referees didn't stop the play while goaltender Scott Wedgewood was hurt. Here's the rule behind the decision.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
Student loan borrowers should take these steps before presidential administration changes
The country's roughly 40 million federal student loan borrowers should brace for change when President Joe Biden exits office toward the end of the month.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Brother of New Orleans attacker speaks out after Bourbon Street rampage
The brother of Shamsud-Din Jabbar said his older brother became more conservative, but says he didn't see any signs of radicalization before the attack in New Orleans on New Year's Day.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
An aspiring nurse, a dad of two and a college student are among the New Orleans victims
Loved ones are mourning the 14 people killed in the truck attack in New Orleans. CBS News has learned the identities of 10 of the victims, who range in age from 18 to 63 years old. "CBS Mornings" ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
$450,000 settlement for Ohio teacher who refused to use students' pronouns
An Ohio school district will pay $450,000 to a middle school teacher who resigned for refusing to address two transgender students by their preferred names and pronouns.The Hill - Jan. 3 -
'This wasn't the man I knew:' Brother of New Orleans attacker speaks out
The younger brother of the New Orleans attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, spoke with KPRC to share his shock after the Bourbon Street attack.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Syrians accuse rulers of imposing Islamist agenda in new curriculum
Critics fear rebel-backed government is pushing religious vision on to what has long been a secular countryFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay dead at 91
Former Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay has died at age 91ABC News - Jan. 2 -
New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern
The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
How a cosmetology school is teaching students to care for diverse hair and skin
Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
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5 New Year’s resolutions for higher education
Just over half of Americans believe higher education has a positive effect on the country, and majorities of both parties think higher education is unaffordable and headed in the wrong direction.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
The booming business of special needs education in England
The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councilsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Biden speaks to reporters about New Orleans truck attack
President Biden spoke with reporters briefly about the early investigation into the truck attack in New Orleans that killed at least 10 people early on New Year's Day. CBS News senior White House ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
The top 5 education issues of 2024
Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
NHS, education, housebuilding . . . Labour’s progress so far and its plans for 2025
First six months of new year will prove crucial to Keir Starmer’s ambition to drive ‘change’Financial Times - Jan. 1 -
Biden speaks to Puerto Rico Gov, Energy Secretary about power outages
President Biden said he spoke with the governor of Puerto Rico and the energy secretary after a blackout hit nearly all of the island early Tuesday morning. During their talk, Biden offered Puerto ...The Hill - Jan. 1
