Why some Ohio school districts are arming teachers and staff with firearms

Over the last year, the number of school districts in Ohio that allow staff to be armed quadrupled, with 14% of the state's districts now participating.

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classrooms

Tech - ABC News - November 8

Kenosha school district says potential school shooting thwarted by staff; teen arrested

A suspect was taken into custody Thursday after Wisconsin police said a teenager attempted to enter an elementary school in Kenosha while potentially armed.

School Battles May Help Explain Why Democrats Declined in Some Suburbs

Voters in the Virginia suburbs shifted toward Trump. Some said they were still frustrated by pandemic closures and fights over gender, race and testing in schools.

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Examining both sides of debate over arming teachers with guns

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Oregon school district calls on Cruz to take down transgender ads

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Politics - The Hill - October 24

Nex Benedict's Oklahoma school district violated federal law, investigation finds

Owasso Public Schools, the district where Nex Benedict died following a fight at school, violated federal law, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Armed teen stopped from entering Wisconsin elementary school: Police

An armed 13-year-old student was arrested hours after being stopped from entering an elementary school in Kenosha, Wis., on Thursday, according to police reports. The Kenosha resident had ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Teen arrested after staff foils potential school shooting in Kenosha, Wis.

Officials said a 13-year-old middle school student showed up to Roosevelt Elementary with a backpack and a black duffel bag.

How school staff in Wisconsin helped stop a potential shooter

A teenager suspected of planning a school shooting was arrested in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after staff confronted him at the elementary school's entryway, prompting a daylong police search. Nancy Chen ...

Parks, zoo, schools close in Pakistan as residents choke on record-breaking smog

Authorities in a broad swath of eastern Pakistan have closed all parks and museums because of record-breaking smog that already has prompted the closure of schools and government offices and has ...

World - ABC News - November 8

South Carolina trans student sues school district and state over bathroom rule

An eighth grade transgender boy, who was allegedly threatened with expulsion for using the boys restroom, is suing his school district and the state.

Department of Education deems Nex Benedict's Oklahoma school district in violation of Title IX

The Department of Education announced Wednesday that the Owasso school district in Oklahoma violated Title IX due to sexual harassment in its schools, a finding that comes months after the death of ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Why Some Outspoken C.E.O.s Are Backing Harris — Silently

Jamie Dimon and Bill Gates are quietly supporting the vice president rather than issuing a public endorsement, a sign of how polarized politics has become.

Business - The New York Times - October 23

Why Some Republicans Are Praising An Agency They Hate

Not long ago, the CFPB's survival was a question mark. Its latest rule looks built to last.

Politics - Politico - October 24

Why Some New Yorkers Hate the Marathon

In a city where grousing about nearly anything is fair game, some people see the race more as an inconvenience than as a festive occasion.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 2

US says it will not limit Israel arms transfers after some improvements in flow of aid to Gaza

The Biden administration says Israel has made some good but limited progress in increasing the flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and therefore it will not limit arms transfers to Israel as it had ...

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

Old-school flip phones are making a comeback as some look for simpler lifestyle

Major phone companies say some Americans want to ditch their smartphones in favor of so-called dumb phones. Some cell phone makers have even come up with new models of the iconic flip and brick ...

Stealth sackings: why do employers fire staff for minor misdemeanours?

Hard line on conduct could prevent bigger lapses but may prompt claims of disguised cost savings

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Arkansas' John Calipari, Ohio State's Jake Diebler among coaches set for success in Year 1 at new school

These five coaches are positioned to do well in their first season with their new program

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

WATCH: Ohio State star WR Jeremiah Smith ties Cris Carter for most TD catches by freshman in school history

Smith hit another incredible milestone on Saturday amid a standout freshman campaign

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

WATCH: Ohio State star WR Jeremiah Smith passes Cris Carter for most TD catches by freshman in school history

Smith hit another incredible milestone on Saturday amid a standout freshman campaign

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Bill on school bathroom use by transgender students clears Ohio Legislature, heads to governor

The Republican-led Ohio Senate has approved a bill banning transgender students from using bathrooms that fit their gender identities

Health - ABC News - 5 days ago

Why are some NFL players wearing two mouth guards?

Why have one when you can have two?

Politics - The Hill - October 20

12:30 Report — Why early voting figures are worrying some Dems

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Wednesday. We’re 13 days from Election Day, folks!🎵 Cause in a fortnight, all the ballots will be cast 🎵 Here's what's happening today: Harris is doing a CNN town hall ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Some voters still say they're undecided in the 2024 election. Here's why.

ABC News spoke with some independent and undecided, or formerly undecided, voters.

Why some 2024 final election results won't be in by end of Election Day

Some battleground states may not have their final election results until after Election Day 2024. Tom LoBianco, a national politics reporter and co-founder of 24sight News, joins CBS News with more ...

Should you make your bed in the morning? Why some doctors say no

Medically minded social media influencers have been encouraging people to leave their bed linen dishevelled – and all because of the humble dust mite. Name: Making the bed.. Age: I’m a ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Why most healthcare stocks are falling with Trump’s win, with some exceptions

Investors are worried about what a Trump administration means for hospital operators and vaccine makers, but are optimistic about the fate of Medicare Advantage plan providers.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Why Trump's tariff proposals have some business owners worried

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on implementing a blanket tariff of 10% to 20% on all imports, along with an additional 60% or more on goods from China.

A US Ban on Investing in Chinese AI Startups Could Escalate Under Trump

The Biden administration narrowed in on Chinese companies developing frontier AI models, but Donald Trump could take a much broader approach.

Tech - Wired - 17 hours ago

Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books

Democrats swept a school board election in Bucks County after Republicans instituted book bans and other changes. But the right-wing “parental rights” movement has left an indelible mark.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

Met firearms officer not guilty of Chris Kaba murder

Martyn Blake shot the unarmed 24-year-old in the head during a police vehicle stop in September 2022.

Firearms Expert Reacts To S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Franchise Guns

Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down more of the weaponry of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise, including the Obokan from Shadow of ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 26

‘Some airline passengers are gross’: I don’t understand why they cheat to board early. Why do they act like savages?

American Airlines is targeting “gate lice” with technology that sets off an alarm when a passenger tries to skip their group number.

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Here’s a surprising reason most boomers are worried about moving to a senior residence

A new survey points to the importance of quality meals as a key driver to win over older adults.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

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