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At Bible Study for the Homeless, a Search for Meaning

Religion is often overlooked as a factor in the lives of the needy, but those who gather at a center in Virginia say it helps sustain them.

Top stories - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

Is the FDA contributing to the homelessness crisis?

The FDA's REMS program has been found to have unintentionally created barriers to accessing clozapine, a crucial antipsychotic drug for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, leading to tragic stories ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Veteran homelessness drops to record low

Veterans homelessness rates have dropped to a record low since detailed counting began in 2009, the Biden administration announced Monday for Veterans Day. In January of this year, officials ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Texas board approves Bible curriculum option in public schools

The Texas Board of Education voted Friday to implement its new K-5 curriculum that calls for expanding Bible teachings in classrooms.

Prince William champions homelessness reform in new documentary

Imtiaz Tyab reports on Prince William's "Homewards" program, which aims to end homelessness in Britain. Inspired by Princess Diana, the initiative is underway in six cities and showcases William's ...

Homeless prison leavers twice as likely to reoffend

New data suggests prison leavers who are homeless are more likely to commit another offence.

Liberal Berkeley’s Toughened Stance on Homeless Camps Is a Bellwether

The progressive stronghold in California plans to target large encampments, relying on a Supreme Court decision handed down by a conservative majority.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Number of homeless people in Wales at record high

Charmaine, 38, has been waiting to move for two years and says it is affecting her mental health.

Ryan Walters on national Bible in schools' mandate: ‘You have to have it in the classrooms'

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters did not reject the idea of a national mandate to require Bibles in schools on Tuesday night when asked if he would implement the policy if selected as the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

At The National Bible Bee, Christian Students Perfect the Art of Memory

The National Bible Bee competition, which is fast rising in popularity, demands feats of memorization that make the National Spelling Bee look like a game of tic-tac-toe.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Texas Education Board to Vote on Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools

A new curriculum would focus on Christianity more than other religions. A kindergarten lesson on the Golden Rule, for example, would teach about Jesus and his Sermon on the Mount.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Proposal would allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools

Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.

Texas Education Board Backs Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools

School districts serving more than two million elementary-school children would be able to adopt a curriculum that draws on the Bible.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Texas is taking a final vote on allowing Bible-infused lessons in public schools

Texas education officials will soon decide if a controversial Bible-infused curriculum can be taught in public schools

Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools

The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.

Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in Texas

The state’s board of education narrowly voted to allow schools to start using the reading and language arts curriculum next fall if they choose.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Texas approves optional Bible-based lessons for public schools

Texas gave final approval Friday to optional biblical lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade classes in state public schools. The State Board of Education voted 8-7 to allow lessons on ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Texas education board approves Bible lessons in public schools

The Texas State Board of Education has adopted new curriculum that will include lessons focused on the Biblical teachings and Christianity's impact on history.

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Texas Board of Education votes to approve Bible curriculum in elementary schools

The Texas Board of Education narrowly voted Friday to allow Bible-based curriculum in elementary schools.

Texas approves Bible-based curriculum in public grade schools

The Texas State Board of Education voted to incorporate Bible teachings in certain grades of public grade schools. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest on the controversial decision.

Texas approves new Bible-based curriculum for elementary schools

Teachers can opt in, but state is offering financial incentive of $60 a student for participating school districts. The Texas board of education voted 8-7 on Friday to approve a new Bible-based ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

When could Texas elementary schools begin using Bible lessons?

The Texas State Board of Education approved an optional public school curriculum that includes Bible lessons. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more.

Lankford: Bible should ‘absolutely’ be taught in schools as a ‘historical’ and ‘cultural’ document

Sen. James Lankford said Sunday that the Bible should “absolutely” be taught in schools as both a “historical” and “cultural” document. Lankford joined CNN’s Dana Bash for “State of the Union,” ...

Politics - The Hill - 1 hour ago

How Diana's trips to homeless shelters changed Prince William

Prince William sets out the personal motivation behind Homewards, his project to tackle homelessness.

Prince William: ‘I’ll show people how to prevent homelessness’

Heir to the throne responds to criticism about his Homewards programme in two-part ITV documentary. Prince William has said criticism about his privileged lifestyle and many residences drives him ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

I am on edge, says woman made homeless aged 75

Susan Curtis, from Romford, finds herself feeling trapped by London's housing crisis.

When Kentucky Bans Homeless Camps, Where Do People Go?

Angel Sivado tries to move people from the streets to permanent housing. A new law makes helping her clients more of a challenge.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

1 in 8 N.Y.C. Public School Students Was Homeless Last Year

A record 146,000 students did not have permanent housing, state data shows, as the city dealt with an ongoing housing crisis and an influx of migrants.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

A record 1 in 8 students were homeless in NYC last year: Report

One in 8 New York City students were homeless during the 2023-24 school year, according to a report from Advocates for Children of New York (AFC). More than 146,000 students in the city lacked a ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

'Air Bud' creator and San Diego native battling health concerns and homelessness

San Diego native Kevin DiCicco is ready for his second act.

Homeless people to be given cash in first major UK trial to reduce poverty

Led by King’s College London, study will recruit 360 people in England and Wales to explore benefits of scheme. Researchers are conducting the UK’s first major scientific trials to establish ...

World - The Guardian - 15 hours ago

Study finds LLMs can identify their own mistakes

It turns out that LLMs encode quite a bit of knowledge about the truthfulness of their answers, even when they give the wrong one.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Alcohol consumption abundant in the natural world, study finds

Range of species have ethanol in diet, normally arising through fermented fruits, sap and nectar. Humans may have turned drinking into something of an art form but when it comes to animals putting ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

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