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Kansas' largest school district was discriminatory in its discipline, Justice Department says
An exhaustive investigation into Kansas’s largest school district found it disciplined Black and disabled students more frequently and harshly than their white counterparts, the Justice Department said Tuesday, announcing a settlement agreement ... -
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Lawsuit alleges that law school's hiring practices are biased against white men
A lawsuit filed against Northwestern University’s law school claims that its hiring practices prefer less-qualified women and applicants of color to white men. -
Financial Times - World
Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks spending concerns with $28bn free school meals plan
Incoming president considers enlarged government and increased borrowing in break with predecessor Widodo -
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Fatal crash school 'let down' by Met Police investigation
Leaders of a school where two pupils died after a Land Rover crashed into an end-of-term tea party say they feel let down by the police investigation. -
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Biblical push in schools poses major test for separation of church and state
Officials in red states are increasingly using schools to test the wall between church and state. Oklahoma joined Louisiana last week in insisting that biblical teachings have a place in the classroom, alarming civil liberties groups who say ... -
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Judge Rules Against Release of Covenant School Shooter’s Writings
Whether to publish the voluminous paper trail left behind by the assailant was one of the most contested issues that arose from the attack. -
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Judge rejects requests to release Nashville school shooter's writings
The lengthy manifesto written by the Nashville, Tenn., shooter who killed three 9-year-olds and three adults at a Christian private school will not be released to the public, a judge ruled. The families of the victims will control the release of ...Tennessee -
The New York Times - Business
Students Target Teachers in Group TikTok Attack, Shaking Their School
Seventh and eighth graders in Malvern, Pa., impersonating their teachers posted disparaging, lewd, racist and homophobic videos in the first known mass attack of its kind in the U.S.Tiktok -
The Hill - Politics
Law schools left reeling after latest Supreme Court earthquakes
The Supreme Court isn't making it easy to be a law professor these days. After overturning the 40-year-old Chevron deference last week, the justices threw law curricula for another major loop on Monday with their earth-shaking ruling on ... -
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Israeli air strike on Gaza school kills at least 16
The school, located in the Nuseirat refugee camp, was sheltering displaced people, Palestinian officials say.Israel -
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Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 16, say Palestinian officials
Another 50 injured taken to hospital from the Unrwa-run Al-Jawni school in Nuseirat, central Gaza. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said an Israeli strike on Saturday on a school where displaced people were sheltering killed 16 people.. The ...Israel -
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Israel-Gaza war live: Israel reportedly kills senior Hezbollah commander in drone strike
Senior field commander killed in Israeli strike outside southern Lebanese city of Tyre, Reuters reports. Al Jazeera is reporting that “at least four people have been killed and 17 injured in Israeli bombardment in Gaza City’s Shejaiya ...Israel -
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Israeli strike kills another senior Hezbollah commander as diplomats scramble for calm in Lebanon
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed a senior Hezbollah commander as tensions continue to boilIsrael -
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Middle East Crisis: Israeli Strike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Lebanon, Adding to Fears of Broader War
The strike, which was followed by a barrage of rockets from Hezbollah, came as a Biden adviser met with a French official to discuss the cross-border exchanges.Israel -
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Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel in one of its largest barrages yet, after killing of commander
Hezbollah says it has fired 200 rockets into Israel in one of its largest barrages yet, after killing of commanderIsrael -
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Cybersecurity breach could delay court proceedings across New Mexico, public defenders office says
New Mexico's statewide public defenders office says a recent cybersecurity breach could delay some court proceedings across the state -
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‘We fool around in semi-public places. You could be arrested or publicly shamed’: This is how we do it in Uganda
Catherine and Daudi first met at school but fell for each other three years ago. Once I had left my religious boarding school I started to speak to people about sex toys and erotic reading. Younger generations love to have sex – but through our ... -
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UK election as it happened: Sir Keir Starmer is prime minister after historic Labour victory
Sunak awards peerages to Theresa May and six othersUnited Kingdom -
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Apple accepts Epic Games Store for the E.U. after facing a public callout from the company
Apple has signed off on the Epic Games Store in the EU after the gaming company publicly complained that the tech giant had repeatedly rejected their application.Apple -
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Younger students markedly behind older peers post-pandemic: Study
Data found older students are on par with reading and show progress in math, but younger students are behind in both. -
The Hill - Politics
Trump support ticks up in postdebate national, battleground polling
Former President Trump’s support has ticked up nationally and in battleground states, according to postdebate polling released Wednesday. The CBS News/YouGov survey found Trump is leading President Biden nationally with 50 percent of support among ...Donald Trump -
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Post-pandemic Paris Olympics signal a return to 'normal' for athletes and fans
The Paris Olympics will celebrate the return to “normal” after a stretch when COVID forced host cities to turn into closed-off shells of themselves, depriving those who had earned their way inside the so-called “bubble” of a true Olympic experienceOlympics -
The Hill - Politics
What to know about Biden's postdebate meeting with governors
President Biden is expected to meet Wednesday with a group of Democratic governors in a closed-door meeting at the White House. It marks his latest effort to reassure supporters of his ability to win the November election following last week's ...Joe Biden -
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12:30 Report — Tides begin to turn on Biden post-debate
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. Happy Fourth of July eve! Where are you watching fireworks tomorrow night? Here’s what’s happening today: President Biden gets more bad news as his campaign looks to reassure nervous Democrats after the debate ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration issues postruling reminder on emergency abortions
The Biden administration is reminding hospitals and physicians they are legally required to perform emergency abortions to stabilize the health of a patient, in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling that allowed current law to remain in place for ...Joe Biden -
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Mitchell thanks Kings fans, Sacramento in heartfelt post after trade
Davion Mitchell posted a thankful message to Sacramento and the Kings organization after his trade to the Toronto Raptors. -
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Jake DeBrusk posts heartfelt message to Boston fans after leaving Bruins
DeBrusk had one last message for Boston before embarking on a new chapter with the Canucks. -
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Post-communist generation is hoping for a new era of democracy in Mongolia
Younger Mongolians helped deliver a setback to the ruling party in last week’s parliamentary elections after three decades of democracy but it’s unclear if the country is headed for a major changes -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The U.K. Elects a No-Drama Prime Minister After Years of Post-Brexit Chaos
Keir Starmer and the Labour Party stormed to one of their biggest-ever wins, taking control of a country eager for a return to boring competence.United Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
Michael Steele ridicules Trump for post disowning Project 2025
Former Republican National Committee Chair Michael Steele criticized former President Trump's attempt to distance himself from the conservative governing plan known as Project 2025 on Friday. “Ok, let’s all play with Stupid for minute... so ...Donald Trump -
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Klay Thompson offers thoughtful farewell to Warriors, fans in Instagram post
Klay Thompson offered a farewell message to the Bay Area and Golden State fans after departing the Warriors in free agency earlier this week to join the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million contract -
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Axelrod post-interview: Biden 'dangerously out of touch' with voter concerns
Democratic strategist David Axelrod warned that President Biden is “dangerously out of touch” with voters on the issue of his age and health following Biden’s highly anticipated sit-down interview on ABC News. “The president is rightfully proud of ...Joe Biden -
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Smith 4th Dodgers catcher to post 3-homer game
Will Smith of the Los Angeles Dodgers homered three times against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.MLB -
The Hill - Politics
Julián Castro weighs in on Biden’s first post-debate interview: ‘Not good enough’
Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro said President Biden’s interview on ABC Friday was “not good enough." “I think the most chilling was when [George] Stephanopoulos asked him, ‘Well, what if you lose to [former President ...Joe Biden -
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'Consequences and repercussions': Post-debate Democratic infighting endangers Black support
Black Democrats are watching with alarm and frustration as the party devolves into infighting in the wake of President Biden’s lackluster debate performance last month. Black voters make up a critical part of the coalition that sent Biden to the ... -
The Hill - Politics
Mulvaney: Biden's 'mediocre' post-debate interview likely won't change things
President Trump’s former Chief of Staff Mike Mulvaney said he “was flabbergasted” by President Biden’s campaign decision to “hype” up his Friday interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos, calling the interview “mediocre” and not “changing ...Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Democratic lawmakers weigh in on Biden's first post-debate interview
President Biden's first post-debate interview with ABC seemingly did little to change the minds of Democrats who were rattled by Biden's poor debate showing last week and have questioned his ability to beat former President Trump in November. The ...Joe Biden -
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State passes bill encouraging school districts to ban students' phone use during day
Pennsylvania’s Senate has passed legislation to encourage school districts to effectively ban students’ use of cellphones during the school day