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Education Department investigating Northern Virginia school districts for transgender support policies
The Education Department is investigating whether five Northern Virginia school districts violated Title IX and one of President Trump’s recent executive orders by allowing transgender students to ...The Hill - 3d -
Education Dept. Gives Schools Two Weeks to Eliminate Race-Based Programs
The department’s Office for Civil Rights warned that it would penalize schools that consider race in scholarships, hiring and an array of other activities.The New York Times - 3d -
Large Fire Erupts at Industrial Complex in Pennsylvania, Closing Schools
The building was evacuated and nobody was injured, the police said, but heavy smoke and the possibility of burning chemicals led officials to close local schools.The New York Times - 2d -
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WATCH: Los Angeles public schools begin ban on cellphones
The Los Angeles Unified School District's ban also includes smart watches and glasses, and some parents are critical of the new rule.ABC News - 1d -
Should smartphones be banned in schools? A growing number of states say yes
Los Angeles, the nation's second-largest school district, has banned smartphones and smartwatches during school hours, with limited exceptions. With 24 states considering similar policies, the ...CBS News - 1d -
New school uniform law should come in 'sooner rather than later'
Parents tell BBC News NI that a new law needs to address the expense of kitting out children for school.BBC News - 19h -
Trump is pushing 'school choice,' but some Republicans aren't on board
"School choice" is a Trump priority that has divided Republicans, drawing support from parents' rights advocates but opposition from rural communities.NBC News - 15h -
Trump moves on education coming fast, but schools waiting for official guidance
President Trump’s education initiatives are coming on fast, but school officials say changes in the classroom will happen at a much slower pace. While officials say the past few weeks have been a ...The Hill - 14h -
What we know about an apparent plot to bomb a Houston school
The FBI says it received a tip of two teenagers plotting to carry out an attack at a Houston-area school. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has the latest.CBS News - 7h -
With contract extension, Aaron Boone commits to two more seasons in the high-stakes, high-pressure role of Yankees manager
"I don’t like that we haven’t won a championship yet. That bothers me,” Boone told reporters Thursday in Florida.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
More Than Mezcal: A Dive Into Oaxaca’s High-End Cocktail Scene
Using local ingredients like hoja santa, huitlacoche, insects, and a variety of mercurial spirits, bartenders in the Mexican city are testing the boundaries of flavor and presentation.Wired - Feb. 6 -
How Brands Are Winning the Super Bowl This Year With High-Impact Ads
Companies have already dropped teasers and full commercials online ahead of the big game. Here are five of our favorites.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Casinos, high-rises and fraud: The BBC visits a bizarre city built on scams
A haven for the super rich, or a city built on scams? The BBC was invited to find out.BBC News - Feb. 6 -
Vote counting is underway in high-stakes state election in the New Delhi region
Vote counting started in the high-stakes state legislature election in India’s federal territory, including New Delhi, with TV exit polls predicting a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling ...ABC News - Feb. 8 -
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Modi's BJP wins big in high-stakes Delhi election
PM Modi's party is set to form a government in the Indian capital after 27 years.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Austin Reaves scores a career-high 45 in Lakers' fifth straight win
With LeBron James and Luke Doncic sidelined, Austin Reaves makes 14 of 26 shots and all 13 free throws in narrow win over the Pacers.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 9 -
‘What’s high tech about clothing?’ Life on the margins of China’s economic reboot
The poor urban neighbourhoods that powered a manufacturing boom are once again on the front lines of Beijing’s plansFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Vance makes his debut as VP at a high-stakes AI summit in Paris
JD Vance is stepping onto the world stage for the first time as U.S. vice president this week, using a high-profile artificial intelligence summit in France and a gathering of national security ...ABC News - Feb. 10 -
Potential mass layoffs at FBI as tensions run high during Trump era
President Trump said he intends to fire some FBI personnel who worked on the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot investigations. CBS News' Nicole Sgaga reports.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Evening Report — Trump opens second term with high approval, order frenzy
Presented by March of Dimes — President Trump's job approval rating after three tumultuous weeks in office is as high as it’s ever been, despite outrage in Washington {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Bird flu, supply shortages keeping egg prices high
Egg prices are still sky-high as the potential spread of bird flu threatens farms across the nation. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
Thousands in Taiwan and China celebrate the Lantern Festival with high hopes and rice dumplings
Thousands in Taiwan and China have celebrated the Lantern Festival, a holiday that marks the end of the Lunar New Year period and is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the first month of the ...ABC News - Feb. 12 -
Americans' credit card debt reaches new record high: Federal Reserve
Americans' household debt is at a new all-time high $18.04 trillion, according to a report released Thursday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.ABC News - Feb. 13 -
High court to hear claim of secret Ireland-UK terrorism defence pact
The alleged agreement would have come into effect in the event of a hijacking or terrorist attack in Irish airspace. A legal bid to establish whether or not the Irish government entered a secret ...The Guardian - 6d -
Sports quiz of the week: Super Bowl LIX, top dogs and high scorers
Test your knowledge of the last seven days in football, rugby union, basketball and more Continue reading...The Guardian - 6d -
‘High chance’ Hamilton will challenge for F1 title with Ferrari, insists Sainz
British driver to debut with Scuderia this year ‘It will all depend on how well he can adapt’ Ferrari are in a strong position to enable Lewis Hamilton to fight for his eighth Formula One world ...The Guardian - 6d -
Beyoncé fans experiencing Ticketmaster glitches, high prices in rush for tickets
Beyoncé fans trying to see concerts on the artist's Cowboy Carter Tour are running into technical issues and sky-high prices in their bid for tickets. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly ...CBS News - 6d -
High Point visits Winthrop after Johnson's 20-point game
High Point Panthers (22-5, 10-2 Big South) at Winthrop Eagles (18-9, 8-4 Big South) Rock Hill, South Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -4.5; over/under is 164.5 ...ABC News - 5d -
Blackhawks' High First Round Draft Target Becoming Clearer
The Blackhawks should have their sights set on one of the top-4 projected players in the 2025 draft.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
High Above Chernobyl, Workers Grapple With Ice, Fire and Nuclear Fears
After an apparent drone strike blew a hole in the protective shell, there is an urgent need to patch what covers the wreckage of the world’s worst nuclear accident.The New York Times - 5d -
Zelenskyy warns of ‘high risk’ Putin will invade NATO countries: Full interview
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has intelligence suggesting Russian President Vladimir Putin may be preparing troops to invade ...NBC News - 4d -
Cardinal Dolan was stuck in Canada for days after high winds grounds flight
The Archbishop of New York and 259 passengers were on a flight to Dublin when it diverted to rural Canada a passenger suffered a medical emergency.CBS News - 4d -
The High-Profile N.F.L. Players Who Could Be Cut This Offseason
Don’t expect Davante Adams to return to the Jets, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 3d -
Thames Water £3bn rescue loan gets High Court approval
Bailout comes as funds inject £900mn in new equity into fellow utility Southern WaterFinancial Times - 2d -
UK inflation rises to 10-month high of 3% in January
Figure surpasses expectations and highlights challenge for Bank of EnglandFinancial Times - 1d -
Guantanamo was to hold 'high threat' migrants -- but others have ended up there
The Trump administration said that Guantanamo would house the most violent undocumented migrants -- but relatives of some detainees say they don't have criminal records.ABC News - 1d -
Two stock-sector funds for investors who want high dividend income
Exchange-traded funds employing covered-call options provide high monthly income and are becoming more popular with investors.MarketWatch - 1d -
U.S. stocks are back at record highs. Is it too late to chase the bull market?
For the first time in nearly four weeks, the S&P 500 tallied a fresh closing high on Tuesday. Investors who have kept some or all of their portfolios on the sidelines over the past couple of years ...MarketWatch - 1d
