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Trump Chooses Linda McMahon, a Longtime Ally, for Education Secretary

A friend and financial backer of Donald J. Trump’s, Ms. McMahon, who led the Small Business Administration during his first term, remained close to him during the campaign.

Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Trump picks former WWE executive Linda McMahon for education secretary

Billionaire and former Senate candidate served in president-elect’s cabinet in first administration. Linda McMahon, co-chair of Donald Trump’s transition team, has been named as the ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Former W.W.E. Boss Tapped to Run Education, and Trans Rights on Capitol Hill

Plus, this musical wants France to love it back.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Trump transition live updates: Former WWE exec tapped for education secretary

President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to announce his picks for top jobs inside his administration.

Kamala Harris needs to win non-college educated white voters fast. Here's how | Joan C Williams

Democrats’ fate depends on winning enough non-college-educated voters in swing states. They aren’t trying hard enough. Kamala Harris is doing a lot of things right that recent Democratic campaigns ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Over 200 unqualified Texas educators had someone else take their exams in cheating scandal, officials say

Five people have been charged in Texas with organizing and participating in an illegal cheating scheme that certified more than 200 unqualified teachers and helped the plot’s “kingpin” rake in more ...

House Education GOP says schools failed to protect Jewish students after nearly yearlong antisemitism investigation

Republicans on the House Education Committee on Thursday released their report regarding antisemitism on college campuses after a nearly yearlong investigation that played a part in at least two ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

School board seats and funding fights: The education ballot initiatives flying under the radar

Voters in states including Florida, Colorado and Kentucky face major decisions on their education systems on Tuesday. Activists and groups on both sides of issues ranging from school choice to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Student loans, Title IX: What education policies might come out of a Trump administration

School choice will have a proponent in the Oval Office, and the federal Department of Education could be in existential danger after Tuesday's election. GOP education initiatives have been ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

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 - 6 days ago

Chegg, Once a Hot Education Tech Startup, Now Battles AI Chatbots to Survive

The AI revolution already claimed hundreds of jobs at the online tutoring company. Now it could save its business.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

How the College Education Gap Between Men and Women May Affect Hiring Trends

Whatever the reasons for the growing gender difference among college graduates, the dynamic may impact your company’s hiring habits.

Business - Inc. - 20 hours ago

Texas education officials vote to back optional Bible lessons for K-5 classes: Reports

In a preliminary vote on Tuesday, Texas education officials approved a proposal to allow lessons about the Bible into public school classrooms, according to multiple news reports. The state Board ...

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

Trump picks Linda McMahon for education, and says he won’t reconsider Matt Gaetz nomination – live

President-elect picks prominent donor and co-chair of transition team as education secretary; Trump won’t rethink Gaetz for attorney general despite mounting scrutiny. Trump nominates transition ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Will Russia lead on an alternative to the dollar?

Vladimir Putin pitches an alternative to dollar to Brics partners

World - Financial Times - October 25

My first time at teacher-less pilates: ‘There is a soothing quality to the digital instructor’s voice, like an early childhood educator or a cult leader’

There is no human teacher at Michael Sun ’s reformer pilates class but it is more affordable than a typical session. Is the trade-off worth it?. Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email It ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

States take leading role on AI

The Hill's weekly technology news digest. {beacon} Friday, November 1, 2024 LEADING THE DAY States take leading role on AI as Washington lags Image © Getty Images State lawmakers across the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Netanyahu and Starmer lead congratulations to Trump

Hungary's prime minister hails a "much-needed victory for the world", and France's president said it would work with him "with respect and ambition".

Nuclear medicine shortage will lead to deaths

Experts warn hundreds could be affected by the shortage in radioisotopes used to track cancer.

Nation falls silent as King leads Remembrance ceremony

King Charles, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch were among those who laid wreaths at the Cenotaph in London.

Trump to nominate Burgum to lead Interior

President-elect Trump said Thursday he would nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) to serve as secretary of the Interior. Trump made the announcement during a gala for the America First ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Is Brock Purdy the Right Quarterback to Lead the 49ers?

Instead of signing Purdy to a long-term contract, San Francisco could consider trading the young quarterback.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Watkins, Bueckers lead preseason All-Americans

USC star JuJu Watkins and UConn's Paige Bueckers headline the AP preseason All-America women's college basketball team that for the first time includes three sophomores.

Sports - ESPN - October 22

California leads the way on regulation of food additives

Food companies exploit a loophole in the FDA’s rules that let them self-determine an additive’s safety, yielding obvious conflicts of interest.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Morning Report — Who will lead the GOP in the next Congress?

In today’s issue: Two weeks out from Election Day, Republican leaders in the House and Senate are already eyeing potential leadership shake-ups for the 119th Congress. IN THE HOUSE, Republicans are ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Is It Fascism? A Leading Historian Changes His Mind.

Robert Paxton thought the label was overused. But now he’s alarmed by what he sees in global politics — including Trumpism.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Harris leading Trump by 2 points in national poll

Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump by 2 percentage points in a new national poll. The poll, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, found Harris garnering 44 percent ...