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Student Aid Woes Stalk Education Secretary in Appearance on Capitol Hill
In two hearings, House lawmakers scrutinized Miguel Cardona’s record over persistent problems with the new FAFSA form.The New York Times - Business -
DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of individuals without students in a given school district to raise objections to books in those districts. Under the new wide-reaching education bill, HB ...The Hill - Politics -
Ron DeSantis signs bill restricting challenges to books in public schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to restrict challenges to books in school libraries, pivoting in his campaign against what he has called "woke indoctrination."NBC News - Politics -
DeSantis signs bill banning local heat protections for workers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has signed legislation barring local and municipal governments from requiring their own heat protections for workers. The law, House Bill 433, blocks local governments from several activities, including setting a ...The Hill - Politics -
MPs back smoking ban for those born after 2009
The measures, championed by PM Rishi Sunak, pass despite opposition by several leading Conservative figures.BBC News - Top stories -
After Navalny's Death, the Russian Opposition Is Divided in Exile
The war in Ukraine scattered Russia’s opposition. From exile, it is biding its time as it seeks ways to weaken President Vladimir Putin.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
Opposition Party Envisions ‘Grand Coalition’ Ruling South Africa After Elections
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UK culture secretary urges ban on transgender athletes competing in female-only events
Lucy Frazer calls on sporting officials to draw up ‘unambiguous’ guidelines on gender identity. The culture secretary has called for transgender athletes to be banned from competing in female-only events as she urged sporting officials to draw up ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Suit Challenging Iowa's Book Ban Is Backed by Every Major Publisher
The rise of book bans nationwide prompted the collective action, the publishers said.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Book bans hit another record high: PEN America
After already soaring to record peaks, book bans in U.S. schools have hit a new high, according to free speech advocacy group PEN America. In the first half of the current school year, the group found more than 4,000 instances of book bans, ...The Hill - Politics -
Hawaii ban on short-term vacation rentals moves forward in legislature
Two bills moving through the Hawaii legislature could phase out short-term rentals as the state tries to tackle rising housing costs and homelessness.ABC News - Top stories -
European far right condemns move to ban Brussels conference
Politicians say chaotic attempt to shut down gathering undermines free speech ahead of EU electionsFinancial Times - Business - Europe -
Middle East crisis live: France joins western allies in calling for Israel to avoid escalation after Iran attack
Emmanuel Macron says Iran should face international isolation and reasserts his country’s support for Israel. It’s being reported that Turkish, Jordanian and Iraqi officials say that Iran gave wide notice days before its drone and missile attack ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Hillsdale College: the conservative model for education
Wealthy donors have helped increase the value of the institution’s assets to $1.7bnFinancial Times - World -
Base Metal Prices Rise After Russian Ban
Aluminum and nickel prices rose in London after the U.S. and U.K. banned fresh trading in metals originating from Russia.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
More big book publishers joined a lawsuit originally filed by Penguin Random House that seeks to block schoolbook banning in Iowa.
More big book publishers joined a lawsuit originally filed by Penguin Random House that seeks to block schoolbook banning in Iowa.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Poland’s lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting a near-total abortion ban
Poland’s lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting a near-total abortion banABC News - World - Abortion -
Polish lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting a near-total abortion ban
Polish lawmakers have voted to continue work on proposals to lift a near-total ban on abortion, a highly divisive issue in the traditionally Roman Catholic countryABC News - World - Abortion -
Polish MPs vote to move forward with legislation to lift near-total abortion ban
Campaigners celebrate first step to loosening some of Europe’s most restrictive abortion laws as four bills are sent to committee stage. Politicians in Poland have voted to move forward with draft legislation aimed at lifting the country’s ...The Guardian - World - Abortion -
Polish lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting a near-total abortion ban
Polish lawmakers have voted to continue work on proposals to lift a near-total ban on abortion, a highly divisive issue in the traditionally Roman Catholic countryABC News - Health - Abortion -
Poland’s lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting a near-total abortion ban
Poland’s lawmakers vote to move forward with work on lifting a near-total abortion banABC News - Health - Abortion -
Switzerland's lower house moves to ban use of Nazi and extremist symbols that could stir violence
The lower house of Swiss parliament is following in the footsteps of the Senate, or upper house, and has approved a measure that would ban the use of, public wearing or display of Nazi and racist symbols that could foment extremist hate or violenceABC News - World -
The politics of shared governance and the higher education crisis
Editor's note: This story was updated to correct the grounds upon which a vote was taken. We regret the error. Critically important democratic institutions across the country, ones you might not have known even existed, are under threat. As the ...The Hill - Politics -
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election
A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state laws on abortion is running for re-election, he announced Tuesday. DeSantis suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren (D) in 2022 for ...The Hill - Politics - Florida -
Nasdaq, S&P 500 Climb After PPI Data Lands
U.S. stocks climbed after wholesale price data came in slightly lower than expected.The Wall Street Journal - World -
After a Lap of Honor, Wrexham Moves On to Planning Its Next Promotion
Transfers and roster changes are already in the works, but how difficult will the next league up be?The New York Times - Sports -
Israel's Next Move After Iran Attack Involves Complex Calculations
Decision makers must balance the need to deter Iran with the desire to strengthen a tenuous government coalition and achieve their war aims in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain
The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami — where the organization is headquarteredABC News - Entertainment -
Kamala Harris to visit Arizona after abortion ban ruling
Vice President Harris will visit Arizona on Friday “to continue her leadership in the fight for reproductive freedoms,” the White House announced just after the state's Supreme Court upheld a near-total abortion ban Tuesday. The Arizona Supreme ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
Arizona Republicans block abortion-ban repeal after denouncing court ruling
Flip-flop stymies Democrats after state supreme court rules that 1864 law with no exceptions for rape or incest can go into effect. Republicans in Arizona halted an effort by Democrats on Wednesday to repeal an 1864 law banning almost all ...The Guardian - World - Republican Party -
Berlin police brace for backlash after 'Palestine Congress' ban
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MPs to vote on smoking ban for those born after 2009
Rishi Sunak's bill aims to create the UK's first smoke-free generation in a major public health intervention.BBC News - Top stories -
Banned in Russia after anthem for stray animals goes viral
Artist Ap$ent became popular across Eastern Europe after his song about fleeing Belarus went viral as an anthem for strays.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
TV Networks to Urge Biden and Trump to Debate, Wading Into a Fraught Topic
Speculation has swirled in the political world about whether the presumptive candidates will agree to the traditional face-to-face events, a campaign staple since 1976.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Kentucky roster after hiring Mark Pope: Who's in, out for Wildcats after John Calipari moves on to Arkansas
Tracking what UK's roster will look like in 2024-25 following Calipari's departureCBS Sports - Sports -
Writer Caleb Carr is back with a new book after walking away from his career
Writer Caleb Carr is back with a new book called "My Beloved Monster: Masha, the Half-Wild Rescue Cat who Rescued Me" after appearing to walk away from his career.CBS News - Entertainment -
'A crisis of credibility': Education Department hears bipartisan condemnation on rocky FAFSA rollout
A Wednesday House hearing examining the botched rollout of new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms offered the Department of Education an earful as witnesses and lawmakers from both parties lamented on the “crisis of ...The Hill - Politics -
Congress needs to step in and protect DC's successful education reforms
It is unfortunate that some are putting systems and bureaucracy ahead of the interests of children and familiesThe Hill - Politics -
New York pediatrician dies after falling from moving Airstream trailer during family trip
A New York children's physician is dead after falling out of an Airstream trailer on Saturday during a family road trip, officials said.NBC News - Top stories - New York -
Matias Maccelli scores in OT as Coyotes beat Oilers 3-2 after learning of expected move to Utah
Matias Maccelli scored 1:35 into overtime and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 after being informed of the team’s expected move to UtahABC News - Sports - NHL