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Education Department probing Washington state school district that refused to remove trans athlete

The Education Department says it is investigating a Washington state school district that recently moved to ban transgender students from participating on girls’ sports teams after it also ...

The Hill - 12h

Some Say Michigan State Basketball Is Old School. They Don’t Care.

The Spartans’ victory over Michigan was proof of concept for a program that still willfully does things its own way, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Feb. 23

Theater Ceiling Collapses During ‘Captain America’ Screening in Washington State

Only two people were watching “Captain America: Brave New World” when the ceiling fell. Neither person was injured.

The New York Times - 4d

Tiger Woods' daughter helps high school soccer team to state championship

Sam Woods, a senior at The Benjamin School, played defense in the Bucs' 1-0 win on Saturday night in the FHSAA Class 2A state final.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Santa Clara makes program-record 23 3-pointers to beat Washington State 109-79

Carlos Stewart Jr. scored 22 points and Santa Clara made a program-record 23 3-pointers to beat Washington State 109-79

ABC News - Feb. 22

Washington state warning pet owners after bird flu confirmed in 2 indoor cats

Washington state officials are warning pet owners that two domesticated indoor cats have become infected with the bird flu after consuming potentially contaminated pet food. The Washington State ...

The Hill - 4d

Dane Erikstrup posts double-double to lead Washington State over Pepperdine 90-83

Dane Erikstrup finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds to guide Washington State to a 90-83 victory over Pepperdine

ABC News - 2d

Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs

Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone. Denmark is to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs on the ...

The Guardian - 6d

How Washington plans to defend the dollar

Trade tariffs grab headlines but the less-visible fight around money matters deeply to the president

Financial Times - Feb. 22

The Tates in the States

Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have landed in Florida.

BBC News - 4d

Teenager plotted mass shooting at Edinburgh school

The boy, now 17, was obsessed with the Columbine High School massacre in the US, which saw 12 students and a teacher murdered.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Teenager's school shooting plan 'extremely shocking'

Luton Council acknowledges "emotional difficulty" the revelation has had on families and staff.

BBC News - 6d

Zelensky to meet Trump in Washington to sign minerals deal

President Trump says the pair are poised to sign a "very big agreement", which Zelensky described as a "framework".

BBC News - 5d

In Trump’s Washington, a Moscow-Like Chill Takes Hold

A new administration’s efforts to pressure the news media, punish political opponents and tame the nation’s tycoons evoke the early days of President Vladimir V. Putin’s reign in Russia.

The New York Times - 5d

'Bullying by teachers' at special needs school investigated

Concerns raised include staff allegedly displaying "bullying" behaviour and children being put in isolation.

BBC News - 5d

Takeaways from Keir Starmer's trip to Washington

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has landed back in Britain with the satisfaction of a tricky mission not quite accomplished, but off to a flying start

ABC News - 3d

Gene Hackman’s Gritty, Grouchy, Old-School Style

Between the idols of Hollywood’s golden age and the media-savvy stars of today, he had an appeal all his own.

The New York Times - 3d

Earthquake strikes off Washington island northwest of Seattle

An earthquake struck northwest of Seattle, Washington, near the U.S.-Canada border early Monday morning, officials said.

CBS News - 16h

Inside a Celebration of The Washington Post’s Katharine Graham

A premiere for a documentary about Katharine Graham, the longtime publisher, had people talking about changes at the paper, and in Washington.

The New York Times - 10h

Murderer worked in schools after being barred

Rashid Zaman failed DBS check to work with children yet visited schools for charity projects.

BBC News - 8h

Couple takes in Senegalese high school basketball player left homeless by private school closure

Ama Sow, a young boy from Senegal, West Africa, had dreams of playing basketball in America. A private high school in Pittsburgh sponsored him, but then went out of business, leaving Sow homeless. ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

WATCH: Los Angeles public schools begin ban on cellphones

The Los Angeles Unified School District's ban also includes smart watches and glasses, and some parents are critical of the new rule.

ABC News - Feb. 19

Amid Navy's demand for subs, recruitment efforts for shipbuilders begins in schools

It's part of a national effort by shipyards and the Navy to bring on 100,000 skilled workers over the next 10 years.

CBS News - Feb. 20

South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

Yahoo News - Feb. 21

South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapse

ABC News - Feb. 21

It’s Trump’s economy now — and businesses are anxious about tariffs and Washington upheaval

A burst of optimism among companies after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election has faded as business leaders grapple with potentially negative policies of the new White House.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

DOGE claims credit for $4M sale of school building during Biden presidency

DOGE touted the sale of a historic Washington, D.C., property that had been boarded up for years — but the auction happened before President Trump took office.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Payton Sandfort scores 27 and Iowa rallies to defeat Washington 85-79

Payton Sandfort scored 27 points and made 12 of 13 free throws to lead Iowa’s 85-79 come-from-behind victory over Washington

ABC News - Feb. 22

Steph trolls Mavs' Washington back with third-quarter ‘night night'

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry pulled out an early "night night" celebration against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday at Chase Center.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 23

First 750 schools named for free breakfast clubs - check the full list

From April, a pilot scheme will offer free breakfasts for 180,000 pupils before class.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Man who killed family was planning shooting at former primary school

Nicholas Prosper's loaded shotgun with more than 30 cartridges was found in a bush, police say.

BBC News - Feb. 24

Fake video of Trump kissing Musk's feet displayed at HUD office in Washington

The video appeared to have been created with the help of artificial intelligence and poked fun at the power dynamic between Elon Musk and Donald Trump.

NBC News - Feb. 24

The Papers: 'Ukraine peace in weeks' and 'killer planned school shooting'

Several of Tuesday's papers focus on Donald Trump's comments on seeking a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

BBC News - Feb. 25

Teachers union sues over Trump admin’s DEI warning to schools

The American Federation of Teachers sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its warning to schools that they may lose federal funding if they persist with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ...

The Hill - 6d

Plane canceled landing at Reagan Washington National to avoid departing flight

An American Airlines pilot canceled a landing at Reagan Washington National Airport on Tuesday to avoid colliding with a departing flight, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). ...

The Hill - 5d

Two Planes, in Washington and Chicago, Abort Landings to Avoid Collisions

The near misses on Tuesday came after a string of aviation disasters, including the midair collision between an Army helicopter and a passenger jet last month that killed 67 people.

The New York Times - 5d