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Each year, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes schools across the country as National Blue Ribbon Schools. But what exactly does this prestigious title even mean?47 minutes ago -
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TikTok removes Russian state media accounts for 'covert influence operations' ahead of US election
TikTok has removed accounts associated with Russian state media for engaging in “covert influence operations” on the social media platform ahead of the U.S. presidential election1 hour ago - Russia -
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Tropical Storm Helene forms in Caribbean and is expected to become a hurricane and move toward US
Tropical Storm Helene formed has formed in the Caribbean Sea, and forecasters say it will strengthen into a major hurricane while moving north toward the United States2 hours ago -
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Newsom signs law restricting phones in California schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed into law Monday a bill that will restrict cell phones in schools across the state. The Phone-Free School Act requires every public school to create a policy ...2 hours ago - California -
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Inside the school sheltering Lebanon's displaced people
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10-year-old Texas student charged with 'terrorist threat' over hoax school shooting threat, police said
A 10-year-old student has been charged with felony terrorist threat for allegedly threatening to commit a school shooting at a Kerrville, Texas, middle school, police said Monday.3 hours ago -
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Pac-12 expansion chaos: Mountain West in survival mode as Utah State defects, AAC schools rebuff interest
The Pac-12's attempt at expanding further has hit more than one roadblock3 hours ago -
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Supporting Jewish students in a time of campus turmoil
Adam Lehman had big plans for Hillel International when he became its president in 2020, but one pandemic and a Mideast war later, a new path had to be forged. The head of the largest Jewish ...7 hours ago -
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Network of Florida Maternity Homes Growing Amid Abortion Restrictions
Unregulated homes are proliferating amid abortion restrictions and a housing crunch. Some limit residents’ movements, contacts and day-to-day decisions.8 hours ago - Abortion -
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What's in the latest government funding bill?
Congressional leaders have agreed on a short-term spending deal to keep the federal government open for nearly three months. Lawmakers are facing an Oct. 1 deadline to get the new bill passed to ...17 hours ago -
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California Schools Must Restrict Phones Under New Law Signed by Newsom
Calls for crackdowns have mounted with reports of cyberbullying and studies indicating that smartphones are harmful to children’s mental health.18 hours ago - California -
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Weather system could become hurricane slamming South
A developing weather system could strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico and become a tropical storm or hurricane that slams the South. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has more.21 hours ago -
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Florida eyeing storm that could become Hurricane Helene
Florida's Gulf Coast is bracing for the potential of a significant hurricane landfall later this week, as a possible tropical storm that could ultimately become Hurricane Helene is organizing in ...21 hours ago - Florida -
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Student who allegedly carved racial slur on teammate no longer enrolled: School
A Gettysburg College swimmer is no longer enrolled at the school after allegedly etching a racial slur on a teammate’s chest during an on-campus social gathering.21 hours ago -
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A Mysterious School for the Network State Crowd Is Now in Session
Balaji Srinivasan has long touted the crypto-fueled “network state” as the next evolution of society. His three-month Network School will bring those ideals directly to 150 eager students.23 hours ago -
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‘Too boring’: Chinese students are sleeping through propaganda
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Student scratched racial slur into another's body, Gettysburg College administrators say
A student who was accused of scratching a racial slur into another student's body at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania is no longer enrolled at the liberal arts school, administrators announced.Yesterday -
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German voters fend off far-right in latest state vote, early results suggest
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Social Democrats looked set to fend off the far-right in a state election in Brandenburg on Sunday.Yesterday - Germany -
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US public schools banned 10,000 books in most recent academic year
Survey by PEN America suggests bans nearly tripled nationwide from previous year’s figure. More than 10,000 books were banned in US public schools from 2023 to 2024, according to a report, marking ...Yesterday -
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Case of Mexico's 43 missing students persists among tens of thousands of disappearances
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College student allegedly scratched racial slur onto another student's body
A student-athlete at Gettysburg College allegedly carved a racial slur onto another student-athlete's body, officials and the victim's family said.Yesterday -
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Springfield students suffer collateral damage over anti-immigrant conspiracy theory
The students of Springfield, Ohio, are caught in a mess they had nothing to do with. Schools had to shut down for multiple days after 33 separate bomb threats, and two universities moved classes ...2 days ago -
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The Politics of Motherhood Become a Campaign-Trail Cudgel
The presidential race has exposed a fault line in American political culture over the deeply personal decision to have children.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
Election day is already here for some US voters as states open the polls early
Tens of millions of Americans will have cast their ballots before polling day on November 52 days ago -
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Verstappen restricts answers after 'ridiculous' swearing punishment
Max Verstappen says his punishment for swearing is "ridiculous" after protesting against the penalty during an official news conference.3 days ago -
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Virginia high school students surprise janitor with SUV
A custodian at a Virginia high school was brought to tears when students surprised him with an SUV. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" to learn more about the heartwarming gesture.3 days ago -
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Ukraine bans Telegram use on state-issued devices
The ban affects government officials and military personnel, over concerns about Russian cyber-attacks.3 days ago - Ukraine -
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'Pretty disgusted': Students react to racial attack
A college student allegedly scratched a racial slur onto another student's body at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, officials said.3 days ago -
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Virginia students surprise school custodian with dream SUV
When Francis Apraku saw the Jeep Wrangler in the school parking lot, he said the gesture brought him to his knees.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
Evening Report — NC becoming 2024 wildcard
Presented by the National Council on Aging — Drama in the North Carolina's governor's race is injecting uncertainty into the race for president {beacon} Evening Report © AP North Carolina ...3 days ago -
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Gettysburg College student allegedly scratched racial slur onto another student's body
A college student allegedly scratched a racial slur onto another student's body at Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, officials said Thursday.3 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
North Carolina judge rejects GOP request to bar students from using digital IDs to vote
A North Carolina judge has rejected Republicans' request to bar students and school employees from using digital identification cards to vote. Wake Superior Court Judge Keith Gregory denied on ...3 days ago -
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Europe automaker shares slump after Mercedes becomes latest to cut 2024 guidance
Mercedes shares fell more than 6% Friday after the German carmaker cut its 2024 guidance on the back of weaker demand from China.4 days ago -
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This Is Fine Meme Becoming An Old-School Platformer
The creator of the comic that spawned the "This is Fine" meme is making a video game based on it. KC Green, who created the "Gunshow" comic, has announced a partnership with Numskull Games to make ...4 days ago -
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Investors pile into OpenAI’s $6bn funding round in unprecedented bet
Venture groups believe ChatGPT-maker will eventually be the world’s dominant AI company and worth trillions of dollars4 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Florida State vs. California odds, spread, time: 2024 college football picks, Week 4 predictions from model
SportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks for the Cal Golden Bears vs. FSU Seminoles on Saturday4 days ago - College Football -
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The night when 43 students disappeared in Mexico: A timeline of key events
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The Post Office should become humbler and slimmer
State-owned company that prosecuted postmasters needs to cut costs and offer better rewards4 days ago -
The New York Times - Tech
Why Foldable Smartphones Are Worth Considering
New devices from Motorola and Google prove that phones with bendable screens keep getting better — and some are even becoming cheaper.6 days ago
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