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Judge weighs Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Louisiana is the only state that will require the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
How did the bungled FAFSA rollout affect America’s students? It depends on who you look at.
Government data indicate more students will be using financial aid this year — at the same time that enrollment among college freshman is likely to be down.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
Do you have to fill out your entire ballot?
Some voters may wish to only vote in some races. Here's what happens if you leave fields blank.Top stories - CBS News - 35 minutes ago -
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Cameroon’s separatist conflict forces hundreds of thousands of students out of education
Fighting in Cameroon has made education come to a grinding halt for hundreds of thousands of studentsWorld - ABC News - October 20 -
Georgia students protest 'dehumanizing' voting law that criminalizes handing out water
ATLANTA — In the latest public rebuke of Georgia’s controversial 2021 voting law, dozens of Black students and activists marched through the heart of historic Morehouse College on Saturday in an ...Politics - NBC News - October 19 -
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 -
A student's mission to support young mothers aging out of foster care
After a life-changing trip to Ghana, Morgan State senior Gloria Lawrence launched Esi's House of Hope as a safe haven for young mothers needing housing and mentorship. Her organization is now ...Top stories - CBS News - 7 hours ago -
Claude AI tool can now carry out jobs like filling forms and booking trips, says creator
Anthropic says model is able to carry out computer tasks – as fears mount such technology will replace workers. An artificial intelligence startup backed by Amazon and Google says it has created an ...World - The Guardian - October 23 -
It’s hard to fill a budget black hole if you’ve ruled out raising income tax | William Keegan
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves were so desperate to win the election that they deprived themselves of the best tools for fixing their bleak ‘inheritance’. It saddens those of us who waited so long ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Green cards for international graduates: A rare bipartisan opportunity
Allowing foreign graduates to stay and work in the U.S. is not only fair but also a smart economic strategy.Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham invites ASU students to try out for kicker after loss to Cincinnati
The Sun Devils coach is exploring all options after his team missed a pair of field goals in the fourth quarterSports - CBS Sports - October 19 -
FAFSA rollout is 'on track,' despite remaining unresolved issues, Education Department says
The full launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA is on track for December 1 despite ongoing issues, the Education Department said.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
UK graduates face tough jobs market as AI transforms recruitment
Fierce competition for roles has been sharpest in highly paid sectors such as IT and consultingBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
New young drivers should not carry under-21s as passengers, AA says
It is also proposed that under-21s could lose their licences for not wearing a seatbelt.Top stories - BBC News - October 21 -
Labour’s promise of change requires a clearer message
Starmer’s government must learn from leaders who transformed Britain: Attlee, Blair and, yes, ThatcherWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Judge considers placement of Ten Commandments in Louisiana schools
A federal judge will decide if the Ten Commandments will go on display in all Louisiana public classrooms next month while court challenges of their placement continue. WVLA's Shannon Heckt reports.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
Do People in ‘Blue Zones’ Really Live Longer?
The premise is catchy, but some think it’s based on faulty data.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
The Washington Post ends backing presidential candidates as paper says Bezos axed Harris endorsement
The Washington Post's editorial board will not make a presidential endorsement this year or "in any future presidential election," the newspaper's publisher and chief executive announced Friday.Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Officer 'filled with dread' before Kaba shooting
Chris Kaba was shot in the head by a police marksman after being stopped in south London.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
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What Are the Hardest Positions to Fill Right Now?
With the economy booming and a shortage of qualified workers, many businesses are struggling to fill key roles. Inc. 5000 entrepreneurs share their experiences and strategies for overcoming this ...Business - Inc. - 9 hours ago -
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
A Georgia judge has blocked a new rule that would have required ballots in the state to be hand-counted after election night, saying the timing of the rule's passage makes its implementation wrong. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Georgia judge blocks election rule requiring hand counting of ballots
The judge wrote that there was "a substantial threat of irreparable harm," if the hand count rule were to be implemented for the upcoming election.Politics - CBS News - October 16 -
Why hurricane survivors in Louisiana still believe in Donald Trump - video
During this election season there have been multiple extreme weather events, which continue to intensify as the climate crisis worsens. But paradoxically, many of the communities that are being ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Proposed rule would require insurance companies to pay for over-the-counter contraception
A proposed rule by the Biden administration would require insurance companies to cover the cost of non-prescription birth control. The proposal comes as reproductive rights are a central issue in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Judge hears arguments to block Louisiana's Ten Commandments displays in schools
BATON ROUGE, La. — A federal judge heard arguments at a hearing Monday on whether he should temporarily block a new Louisiana law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public ...Politics - NBC News - October 22 -
E.P.A. Toughens Requirements to Remove Lead Paint Dust Around Children
The new rules consider any detectable level of lead dust in a building a “lead hazard,” requiring property owners to pay for cleanup.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Fulton County official appeals ruling requiring election certification
A Fulton County election official who refused to certify the results of the county's spring presidential primary election has appealed a state judge's ruling affirming that Georgia law requires ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Louisiana governor calls a special session to address taxes and the courts
Louisiana legislators will meet for a special session beginning Nov. 6 to consider Republican Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious attempt to overhaul the state’s tax structureTop stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Airlines now required to provide automatic refunds for canceled, significantly delayed flights
U.S. airlines are now required to give passengers an automatic refund for canceled or significantly delayed flights and for services that were paid for but not provided, like Wi-Fi or ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Airline Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions Goes Into Effect
The Transportation Department’s new rule also sets the definition for what constitutes a “significant” delay in air travel.Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
United Airlines raises spending requirements to earn frequent flyer status
United Airlines customers will have to spend and fly more to earn elite benefits next year.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
United Airlines raises spending requirements to earn frequent flyer status
United Airlines customers will have to spend more to reach frequent flyer status next year, the latest move by the carrier to increase profits and give an exclusive feel to the increasingly crowded ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Lawsuit challenges Louisiana law classifying mifepristone, misoprostol as controlled substances
Louisiana health care workers and advocates filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a recently passed state law reclassifying two drugs used in medication abortions — mifepristone and misoprostol — as ...Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago -
Stellantis boss warns long EV transition poses cost ‘trap’ for carmakers
Carlos Tavares says industry will suffer from prolonged period of investing in both traditional engines and battery-powered carsBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Trump claims abortion no longer a top issue: 'Dropped way down'
Former President Trump in a post on social media Saturday claimed that abortion is no longer a top issue for voters. "Abortion has dropped way down as an issue. States are already giving it to the ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago