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Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs
Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French forces departed from countries across West AfricaABC News - Feb. 20 -
8-year-old boy dies as boat carrying 'reverse flow' of migrants capsizes off Panama coast
A boat carrying 19 migrants, part of a “reverse flow” of migrants who once hoped to reach the United States, capsized off Caribbean coast of PanamaABC News - Feb. 22 -
‘Extremely capable’ weapons on Chinese warships off Australia’s east coast, NZ government says
New Zealand defence minister Judith Collins says department has ‘never seen a task group of this capability undertaking this sort of work’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
A fourth person is presumed dead after a boat sank off the coast of New York City
Three people died and a fourth person is presumed dead after a boat sank off the coast of New York City, authorities said Monday.NBC News - Feb. 25 -
‘Superpod’ of more than 2,000 dolphins frolic off California coast: ‘Like flying eyebrows’
Boat tour captures video of Northern right whale dolphins, Pacific white-sided dolphins and light grey baby calves. More than 2,000 dolphins gathered off the California coast to form a “superpod”, ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
China holds 'shooting' drills off Taiwan's coast, as Beijing vows 'reunification' push
China’s military held “shooting training” on Wednesday off Taiwan’s southwest coast in a move Taipei described as provocative and dangerous.NBC News - Feb. 26 -
New cross-country storm targets West Coast, Plains and Midwest: Latest forecast
A storm wreaked havoc across the eastern half of the U.S., bringing blizzard conditions to the Midwest, tornadoes to the South and torrential rain to the Northeast.ABC News - 1h -
Raducanu approaches the umpire in tears and a man is ejected during a second-round match in Dubai
Concern over a man who’d exhibited fixated behavior caused Emma Raducanu to approach the chair umpire in tears and take an unscheduled break in her second-round match at the Dubai ChampionshipsABC News - Feb. 19 -
Georgia Republican faces town hall backlash over DOGE's 'chainsaw approach' to federal cuts
Rep. Rich McCormick, who represents a safe GOP district, came under harsh criticism that focused on the Trump administration’s moves to slash federal jobs and budgets.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Cyclone Garance hits French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, residents urged to stay indoors
Tropical Cyclone Garance hit the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, bringing heavy rain and winds exceeding 200 kilometers per hour (124 mph) that caused floods and damage to buildingsABC News - 6d -
Why the Nuggets could have reason to worry as the playoffs approach | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Denver's recent struggles against top teams in the league have started raising some eyebrows.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
‘I need to survive’: rower attempting to cross Pacific activates emergency beacon off Queensland near Cyclone Alfred
Australian navy ship heading to Coral Sea after Aurimas Mockus calls for help one week out from reaching Queensland. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ...The Guardian - 4d -
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall near Brisbane. Why is this a big deal and when could it hit?
People prepare for wild weather as BoM forecasts Alfred to hit Queensland later this week, with state’s capital in its path. Live news: TC Alfred update, BoM path tracker, latest Brisbane ...The Guardian - 2d -
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak blasts Musk's DOGE over 'sledgehammer' approach to government layoffs
Apple co-founder slammed the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, over mass job cuts at various government agencies.CNBC - 1d -
Amid Navy's demand for subs, recruitment efforts for shipbuilders begins in schools
It's part of a national effort by shipyards and the Navy to bring on 100,000 skilled workers over the next 10 years.CBS News - Feb. 20 -
DOGE claims credit for $4M sale of school building during Biden presidency
DOGE touted the sale of a historic Washington, D.C., property that had been boarded up for years — but the auction happened before President Trump took office.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Some Say Michigan State Basketball Is Old School. They Don’t Care.
The Spartans’ victory over Michigan was proof of concept for a program that still willfully does things its own way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs - check the full list
From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils before class.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Man who killed family was planning shooting at former primary school
Nicholas Prosper's loaded shotgun with more than 30 cartridges was found in a bush, police say.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
The Papers: 'Ukraine peace in weeks' and 'killer planned school shooting'
Several of Tuesday's papers focus on Donald Trump's comments on seeking a deal to end the war in Ukraine.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Teachers union sues over Trump admin’s DEI warning to schools
The American Federation of Teachers sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its warning to schools that they may lose federal funding if they persist with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
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The island split over where to build a new high school
Argyll and Bute Council has shortlisted four options for the location of the new school.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Defense Dept. Schools Pause Pride Clubs and Remove Books
Clubs for Hispanic and Asian students were also among the student groups put on hold as officials raced to interpret Trump administration orders.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Cleveland school bus filled with students bursts into flames during morning route
A Cleveland school bus became engulfed in flames while transporting 15 students during its morning route on Thursday, officials said.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
School bus driver evacuates 15 students after fire breaks out
The driver was headed to Monticello Middle School in Cleveland Heights, Ohio when a fire broke out behind one of the bus's rear wheels.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals in England, say MPs
Education select committee calls for change "without delay", warning that pupils who should be fed free are missing out.BBC News - 6d -
Tiger Woods' daughter helps high school soccer team to state championship
Sam Woods, a senior at The Benjamin School, played defense in the Bucs' 1-0 win on Saturday night in the FHSAA Class 2A state final.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Secondary school places 2025: When do parents find out?
Parents will soon find out which schools their children will be attending from September this year.BBC News - 3d -
4 Mark Cuban Leadership Principles You Won’t Learn in Business School
Unconventional, even counterintuitive leadership advice from Mark Cuban.Inc. - 2d -
Georgia lawmakers push to ban automated speed cameras near schools
Some Georgia lawmakers are trying to get rid of automated cameras that enforce school zone speed limits, saying the cameras are more about making money than the safety of childrenABC News - 2d -
Trump threatens to pull federal funds for US schools allowing ‘illegal protests’
President also claims he will imprison ‘agitators’ a day after administration called for review at Columbia University. Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday to halt all federal funding for any ...The Guardian - 2d -
College hopefuls have a new ultimate dream school — and it’s not Harvard
After unseating Harvard, MIT is this year’s dream school, according to a new survey of college-bound students.CNBC - 2d -
"N-word bucks" used in Elk Grove middle school teacher's lesson
An investigation is underway in Elk Grove after a middle school teacher shared materials that included "N-word bucks" on a sheet titled, "History of the N-word."CBS News - 1d -
Steve Carell surprises high school students with free prom tickets
Actor Steve Carell is sending Southern California high school students affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles to the prom for freeABC News - 20h -
On schools, Trump talks DEI and trans athletes, not test scores or student loans
President Trump barely mentioned U.S. schools in his address to Congress on Tuesday night — and when he did, he was really talking about other things. The Trump administration sees academic ...The Hill - 11h -
L. Clifford Davis, Who Fought to Desegregate Texas Schools, Dies at 100
As a civil rights lawyer who faced resistance and threats, he challenged school districts that tried to defy the Supreme Court’s 1954 ban on school segregation.The New York Times - 21m -
Ukraine offers rare earth deal to Trump for more US military aid
Ukraine has offered to strike a deal with U.S. President Donald Trump for continued American military aid in exchange for developing Ukraine’s mineral industryABC News - Feb. 11
