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States sue over Trump administration's sudden halt of pandemic relief aid for schools
Public officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to federal pandemic relief funding for schoolsABC News - 5d -
Dozens searched for a missing 2-year-old in the Arizona desert. Buford the dog was the real hero.
The rescue made him a hero — and earned Buford, a 6-year-old Anatolian Pyrenees, a hero’s dinner.NBC News - 1h -
Sources: UCLA among schools eyeing Iamaleava
UCLA has had conversations with representatives of transfer quarterback Nico Iamaleava for less money than he was asking for from Tennessee, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.ESPN - 42m -
Mexico confirms country's first human case of bird flu in a 3-year-old girl
Health officials in Mexico say a 3-year-old girl from the western state of Durango is the country’s first confirmed human case of bird fluABC News - Apr. 4 -
How a Grad School Project Turned Into a Must-Have Office Benefit
Inc. 5000 honoree Healthy Horizons builds lactation rooms at Google, Meta, and other offices across North America.Inc. - 5h -
The Age-Old Question: Do You Risk a Great Friendship For a Shot at Love?
Jacqueline Spata and Cameron Paton, former co-workers, eventually settled on an answer.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump questions Harvard's tax-exempt status after funding freeze
The federal government has frozen $2.2 billion in funding for the Ivy League school.CBS News - 1d -
In Sweden, I got paid time off to settle my child at school. Here’s why I want US families to have the same right
Parents can do inskolning as part of their 480 days of paid leave per child – as an American abroad, this was a foreign concept. But here’s what the US could learn. About a month ago, I sat on a ...The Guardian - 6h -
How to Evade Taxes in Ancient Rome? A 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Offers a Guide.
A manuscript discovered in the Judean desert contains trial notes on an intricate tax-evasion scheme that involved forgery, fiscal fraud and the false sale of slaves.The New York Times - 2d -
How Do I Tell My Old Friend That His New Partner Is a Dud?
A reader is struggling to reconcile a friend’s partner’s fussy diet and aversion to walking with a planned gastronomic tour of Europe.The New York Times - 12h -
L.A.U.S.D. Superintendent Alberto Carvalho Advocates for Undocumented Students
A visit by federal agents to two elementary schools drew an angry, impassioned response from the superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, a Portuguese immigrant.The New York Times - 27m -
They found the music of 'Sinners' together — just as they have from the beginning
Director Ryan Coogler and composer Ludwig Göransson met in film school at USC. Their latest collaboration, an explosive mix of blues and horror, is a breakthrough.Los Angeles Times - 5h -
Why Aaliyah Chavez is no longer No. 1 in the final 2025 class rankings
The final high school player rankings saw big jumps -- including Jasmine Davidson taking over as the best player in the 2025 ESPN 100.ESPN - 7h -
A Harvard Scientist’s Tuberculosis Research Is Threatened by Trump’s Cuts
Researchers who have lost funds warned of long-term repercussions, but several said their school should still refuse to comply with the federal government.The New York Times - 47m -
Galapagos tortoises at Philly zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.CBS News - Apr. 5 -
Judge weighs Tufts student's bid for release during challenge to detention
Rumeysa Ozturk, a 30-year-old doctoral student at Tufts University, was detained on March 25 after her visa was revoked.CBS News - 2d -
WATCH: Toddler shows off rhythm skills
A video of 18-month-old Callum drumming has garnered 85 million views online and counting.ABC News - 9h -
Trump-style book censorship is spreading – just ask British librarians | Alison Hicks
UK schools are coming under pressure to remove titles from their shelves. It’s not coming from the place you might think. For all its talk of free speech, the Trump administration seems remarkably ...The Guardian - 10h -
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President Trump holds a call with the acting president of South Korea to discuss a potential tariff deal; In shrinking rural towns, these Texas high schools are teaming up to stay alive.CBS News - 5h -
At Raf’s, Where the Fashion Glitterati Meet to Eat
Raf’s, occupying the site of a decades-old bakery in NoHo, is thriving as a clubroom for the fashion crowd while mostly flying under the radar of social media.The New York Times - 2d -
WATCH: Dog helps save toddler lost in Arizona wilderness
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office says a 2-year-old toddler in Arizona has been found safe with some help from a rancher's dog.ABC News - 13h -
This federal rule helped clear air over America's most beloved parks. Trump's EPA wants to kill it
Outdoor enthusiasts are worried about the loss of their favorite vistas as President Donald Trump's administration considers weakening a 26-year-old rule designed to improve visibility over ...ABC News - 6d -
In the new musical 'Regency Girls,' young women in trouble discover empowerment on a road trip
"Regency Girls," a musical comedy about young women on a wild road trip in the Jane Austen-era, has its world premiere at the Old Globe in a production directed by Josh Rhodes.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
'The Legend of Ochi' uses puppetry to bring a fantasy creature to life. For its makers, that's where the magic is
Director Isaiah Saxon got his start making otherworldly videos for Grizzly Bear and Björk. For his debut feature, a large team created a creature the old-fashioned way.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
You too can look as good as Donald Trump in your dotage. Here’s how | Arwa Mahdawi
The 78-year-old president is in great shape, says the official White House physician. Must be all those ‘hamberders’. Forget yoga, pilates or eating leafy greens. If you want to improve your ...The Guardian - 15h -
Ju Wenjun outclasses rival Tan Zhongyi to retain women’s world chess title
Ju beats Tan 6½–2½ to claim fifth world chess title 34-year-old Chinese grandmaster wins €300,000 Ju Wenjun has once again proven herself the undisputed queen of the chessboard.. On Wednesday in ...The Guardian - 11h -
Trump Administration Aims to Redefine ‘Harm’ for Endangered Species
Trump officials have proposed changing a decades-old interpretation of a key word in the Endangered Species Act, which would make it much easier to log, build or drill for oil.The New York Times - 57m -
Martínez and Pavard send Inter past Bayern into Champions League last four
With the final kick of a ragged, enthralling two legs Kingsley Coman volleyed too high and San Siro could erupt. The grand old venue had been buffeted by wind and water all evening but here was ...The Guardian - 4h