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Nation's Report Card spurs calls for change as reading and math scores circle the drain
The Nation’s Report Card is sparking calls to action as dismal scores on reading and math show students across the country have failed to academically recover from the pandemic. Data released ...The Hill - 1d -
Faced by Trump’s Interest in Greenland, Denmark Will Increase Military Spending in Arctic
The prime minister does a European tour while announcing more spending on security around the island, following President Trump’s stated desire to have Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory, ...The New York Times - 2d -
Denmark to spend billions more on Arctic security
The move comes after President Donald Trump said he wants to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory.BBC News - 3d -
As Trump and Putin Circle Each Other, an Agenda Beyond Ukraine Emerges
President Trump jabs at the Russian leader with threats; Vladimir Putin responds with flattery. But there are notable signals in their jousting, including a revived discussion about nuclear arms ...The New York Times - 3d -
Here's why Trump's pursuit of Greenland is really about the control over the Arctic
According to experts, Greenland is "ground zero for how the Arctic has become more geopolitically and strategically significant."CNBC - 4d -
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the only December release to chart | Circana
Circana's December report reveals Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is 2024's last big hurrah on the U.S. sales charts.VentureBeat - Jan. 24 -
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Over 7,000 room heaters recalled amid arctic blast
Vornado is recalling its VH2 whole room heaters because the product's power cord can potentially detach and lead to electric shock and fire hazards.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Arctic blast expected to bring more record low temperatures
The Arctic blast that has 160 million people in a freeze from New Mexico all the way to New York and as far south as Central Florida is expected to bring one more morning of record low ...NBC News - Jan. 22 -
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A third of the Arctic’s vast carbon sink now a source of emissions, study reveals
Critical CO 2 stores held in permafrost are being released as the landscape changes with global heating, report shows. A third of the Arctic’s tundra, forests and wetlands have become a source of ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
‘A vicious circle’: how the roof blew off Spain’s housing crisis
Rents spiral and neighbourhoods lose charm as cities report tourist flat boom and surge in housing speculation. Ciutat Vella, the old city of Barcelona, was once quirky and mysterious.. Now it has ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
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Danish and US power loom over Greenland’s Arctic ghost towns
Many Greenlanders were relocated by Danish colonists and construction of a US base. Global powers are again eyeing the islandFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
How Biden’s Inner Circle Protected a Faltering President
“Your biggest issue is the perception of age,” Mike Donilon, the president’s longtime strategist, told him in 2022, according to people who heard him.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Temperatures will plummet as Arctic outbreak brings frigid weather to much of the U.S.
Much of the United States will see temperatures plummet 20 to 40 degrees below average when a major Arctic outbreak bringing frigid temperatures sweeps through the country.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
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EU shipyards are fixing Russia’s Arctic LNG tankers
Repairs and dry-docking enable Moscow to maintain market access for gas plant through the winterFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
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Patriots' hiring of Mike Vrabel is a full-circle moment. Will it work out like they hope?
There's never any telling when it comes to new coaching hires, but this is about the best-case scenario New England could have hoped for all-around.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12 -
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The fight for the Arctic
How melting ice and geopolitical rivalries are heating up competition in the ArcticBBC News - Jan. 9 -
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Received No Drilling Bids
No companies bid for the chance to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. It was the second auction in four years that failed to draw strong interest.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Alaska sues Biden administration over restrictions on arctic oil, gas development
The state of Alaska on Wednesday sued the Biden administration over restrictions the federal government imposed in December on oil and gas leases in the Arctic set for auction this week. The ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Man trapped inside driverless car as it spins in circles
Mike Johns was on his way to the airport when the Waymo robotaxi began circling a parking lot non-stopBBC News - Jan. 7 -
Watch: Waymo driverless robotaxi sends airport passenger spinning in circles
He had a plane to catch — but his ride to the airport was stuck in a parking lot, driving in circles.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
WATCH: Passenger records himself stuck in Waymo car driving in circles
Mike Johns ordered a Waymo, the self-driving rideshare service from Google, but found himself in a malfunctioning car driving in a never-ending loop around the parking lot he was in.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Everything Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell said as once-promising season circles drain after loss to Wisconsin
Rutgers is off to a rough start in Big Ten play while relying heavily on two projected lottery picks, Ace Bailey and Dylan HarperCBS Sports - Jan. 7 -
Arctic blast sends temperatures plunging across much of US
A dangerous winter storm has led to more than 2,000 flight cancelations nationwide, while also leaving thousands without power. Now, a deep freeze is setting in across much the country, with more ...NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Trump's eyeing Greenland - but other Arctic investment is frozen
While Trump eyes Greenland, Norway and Russia have put the brakes on their polar region investments.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
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Julian Lennon: ‘I’m not part of the Beatles inner circle – I never have been’
The musician and photographer on escaping the shadow of his father, writing a memoir with a difference, and why his days of wallowing are over. Born in Liverpool, Julian Lennon, 61, was raised ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Mayor Adams’s Inner Circle Has Changed. Two New Year’s Photos Show How.
A lot has happened since Eric Adams was sworn into office in Times Square in 2022 flanked by allies who would join his administration.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Why does modern life often feel like the seven circles of digital hell? | Margaret Sullivan
Tech irritations are the definition of ‘first-world problems’, yet I yearn to fish from the banks of my own Walden Pond. In many ways, I love living in the digital age. As someone who grew up in ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Temperatures drop across UK as arctic blast brings more snow
The weekend is set to be bitterly cold, bringing "significant snow" and blizzard-like conditions, forecasters say.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Arctic blast set to bring snow, cold temps to U.S.
More than a foot of lake effect snow has piled up in parts of the Great Lakes region, and there's more to come. An arctic blast is set to bring freezing temperatures and snow across the U.S. Rob ...CBS News - Jan. 2
