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American Children’s Reading Skills Reach New Lows

With little post-pandemic recovery, experts wonder if screen time and school absence are among the causes.

The New York Times - 1d

Nation's Report Card shows further declines in reading, slight improvement in math

Math improvement is scarce, reading scores are down and the takeaway is learning loss has yet to get significantly better in the latest data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress ...

The Hill - 1d

U.S. kids' reading, math skills still buffeted by COVID-era losses, test shows

U.S. kids continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, an exam known as the nation's report card shows.

CBS News - 1d

Omagh bomb victims’ names read aloud as public inquiry reopens

Inquiry chair says evidence will make clear the ‘devastating and lasting impact’ of Real IRA attack in August 1998. The names of each of the 29 people killed in the Omagh bombing, including a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Oklahoma parents enrolling kids might have to prove kids' citizenship status

Parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools would be required to provide proof of their child's citizenship status under a proposal aimed at helping President Trump's immigration policies.

CBS News - 2d

How Palmer has inspired kids of St Kitts

Cole Palmer's pride in his family history is inspiring children on the Caribbean island of St Kitts - as BBC Sport discovered when speaking to Prime Minister Terrance Drew.

BBC News - 6d

Winter Books to Read When It’s Cold Outside

Chilly thrillers, snowy fantasies and Alpine adventure novels exquisitely capture the atmosphere of the season.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Donald Trump's kids, grandkids at inauguration: See then and now

Donald Trump's family was by his side on Inauguration Day.

ABC News - Jan. 20

Read the full transcript of Trump's inauguration speech

President Trump promised a "common sense revolution" and "new era of national success" in his second inaugural address.

CBS News - Jan. 20

READ: Donald Trump's inauguration speech transcript

Read Donald Trump's full inauguration speech after he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday.

ABC News - Jan. 20

Plans for Bible reading and Latin in Italian schools criticised as ‘retrograde’

Education minister reveals revamp of national curriculum guidelines and says children must ‘learn to write better’. Bible reading, Latin and learning poetry by heart could return to Italian primary ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Bitcoin touches $100,000 again as a cool inflation reading fuels risk appetite

Bitcoin extended its rebound on Wednesday, touching $100,000 after another encouraging inflation report stirred risk-on appetite.

CNBC - Jan. 15

Dive boat survivors say they were pressed to sign statements they couldn't read

The group say their official witness statements were translated into Arabic by a boat company employee.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Meta announces 5% cuts in preparation for 'intense year' — read the internal memo

Meta will cut about 5% of its staff, focusing on its lowest-performing workers, CNBC confirmed.

CNBC - Jan. 14

5 Transformative Reads for Entrepreneurs

A critical perspective of the wisdom provided by these authors.

Inc. - Jan. 14

Treasury yields finish lower after mild producer-price reading for December

Two- and 10-year Treasury yields declined by the most of any 2025 trading session on Tuesday, after a tamer-than-expected reading from the December producer-price index.

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Meta announces 5% cuts in preparation for 'intense year.' Read the internal memo.

Meta is set to cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on the company’s lowest-performing staffers, CNBC confirmed Tuesday.

NBC News - Jan. 14

'We remortgaged to buy our kids' ADHD medication'

BBC research finds nearly 400,000 private prescriptions for ADHD were issued in 2023-24.

BBC News - Jan. 14

WR Brown on viral book moment: 'I like to read'

A.J. Brown said he brings "Inner Excellence" to every single game after cameras caught the Eagles wide receiver reading the book during Sunday's wild-card-round win.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Eagles receiver A.J. Brown was reading a book on the sidelines of team's playoff win

A.J. Brown had a novel idea to pass the time on the bench during Philadelphia’s wild-card playoff game.

NBC News - Jan. 13

Watch: Eagles wide receiver spotted reading in between plays

Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown went viral for the wholesome moment he was spotted reading in between plays during NFL’s Wildcard Weekend. Check out what he had to say about the page-turner. Jenna ...

NBC News - Jan. 13

A.J. Brown went viral for reading on the sidelines — the story goes much deeper

Philly's star WR didn't load the box score Sunday. That's OK, because thanks to a teammate's recommendation, he's accepted what he can — and can't — control.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Reading Aloud

Reading alone is a deeply enjoyable activity. But being read to has its own irreplaceable allure.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Kids Turn to a Mental-Health Chatbot to Share Their Anxieties

Part counselor and part friend, Troodi talks with children about their worries and fears. “Sometimes I forget she’s not a real person,” says one teen.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

Meta announces end of DEI programs. Read the internal memo

Meta says it plans to end a number of internal DEI programs, designed to increase the company's hiring of diverse candidates.

CNBC - Jan. 10

The books members of Congress are reading

Since opening up an independent bookstore on Long Island, I’ve often been asked by my former colleagues in Congress for book recommendations. At the start of every new year, I survey members for ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

How to talk to kids about natural disasters

Here are some practical, research-backed ways to talk to children about natural disasters while keeping their emotional well-being—and your own—in mind.

ABC News - Jan. 9

Read the full eulogy Walter Mondale left behind for Jimmy Carter

Former president Jimmy Carter's vice president, Walter Mondale, died in 2021 but left behind a eulogy that his son Ted read at Carter's memorial service Thursday morning.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Reading group discussion guide for Oprah's book club pick, "A New Earth"

Dive deeper into Eckhart Tolle's transformative book, "A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose," with our comprehensive reader's guide.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Paco Ignacio Taibo II: A book-reading advocate in the era of TikTok

The acclaimed novelist and historian runs Mexican government publishing house El Fondo de Cultura Económica.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 6

Read full episode transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from 2025

Browse all of our full episode transcripts from 2025 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

CBS News - Jan. 6

Netflix's "The Home Edit" stars on teaching kids to organize

The stars of Netflix's "The Home Edit" are teaching kids to organize with their new book, "The Rainbow Cleanup." Joanna Teplin and Clea Shearer share their tips for creating tidy spaces.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Indonesia launches free meal program to combat kids, pregnant women malnutrition

Indonesia’s new government has begun an ambitious project to fight malnutrition by feeding nearly 90 million children and pregnant women that is expected to cost $28 billion through 2029, although ...

ABC News - Jan. 6

Read full episode transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from 2025

Browse all of our full episode transcripts from 2025 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

CBS News - Jan. 5

‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub

Drinks flow and friends are made as people hunker down overnight at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire. “Do you want a shot?” asks Katy Sherrington from Durham, offering up a tiny glass of a pink ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5