3 hours ago Alaska students continue to struggle in math and reading, according to ‘Nation’s Report Card’

Alaska students continue to struggle in math and reading, according to ‘Nation’s Report Card’  Alaska Beacon

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7 hours ago George Mason University students win lawsuit after criticizing proposal to add tampons in men's restroom

Grand Mason University students won a lawsuit after facing no-contact orders from school officials for criticizing a proposal to include feminine hygiene products in men's restrooms.

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20 hours ago OpenAI doubles down on Asia, partners with Kakao after its big deal with SoftBank

On the heels of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek making a huge splash in OpenAI’s American backyard, OpenAI is diving into expanding in Asia, with major commercial deals that will also help it train its AI on more Asian-language content and user behavior — a gateway to doing more business in these markets in the future […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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40 minutes ago The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims and a philanthropist, dies at 88

Considered by followers to be a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was a student when his grandfather picked him to lead the Shia Ismaili Muslim diaspora.

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30 hours ago Lawsuit Accuses University of California of Allowing Race to Factor in Admissions

The state’s elite campuses, prohibited from using race-based admissions for decades, are now admitting more Black and Hispanic students. A new group is suing, arguing the university system is cheating.

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5 hours ago Daniel Penny Is Hired by Venture Capital Firm Whose Founder Backed Trump

Mr. Penny, who was acquitted after choking a mentally ill subway passenger to death, will work for Andreessen Horowitz. Before the killing, he had been an architecture student.

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11 hours ago Washington Terrace junior high student hospitalized after stabbing at school

Washington Terrace junior high student hospitalized after stabbing at school  KSL.com

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11 hours ago Temple University student arrested for impersonating ICE officer: Police

A Temple University student has been arrested and charged with impersonating an ICE officer.

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10 hours ago Charging electric vehicles while driving: Engineers model grid demand challenges

Running out of gas in a remote area far from a gas station is every driver's worst nightmare. A similar stressor, known as "range anxiety," exists for owners of electric vehicles who worry about how far their EV's can drive without running out of battery.

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11 hours ago Cancellation of Gaza panel prompts almost 200 Harvard affiliates to file discrimination complaints

The Board of Education recently demanded Harvard make changes in response to its handling of harassment incidents against Palestinian and other students. The post Cancellation of Gaza panel prompts almost 200 Harvard affiliates to file discrimination complaints appeared first on Boston.com.

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11 hours ago Los Angeles students walk out of class to protest Trump deportation efforts

Los Angeles students walk out of class to protest Trump deportation efforts  KTLA Los Angeles

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28 hours ago 7 Taunton students brought to hospital after hazmat incident at school

"We are extremely thankful that no one was seriously injured as a result of this incident.” The post 7 Taunton students brought to hospital after hazmat incident at school appeared first on Boston.com.

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16 hours ago Trump's tariffs threaten job losses, experts say. These may be the hardest hit

President Donald Trump has proposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on China.

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11 hours ago Trump's tariffs could cause US layoffs, experts say. Here are the jobs at risk

President Donald Trump has proposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on China.

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26 hours ago City of Seattle refuses to cover former Seattle firefighter’s treatment for cancer caused by job

City of Seattle refuses to cover former Seattle firefighter’s treatment for cancer caused by job  KIRO Seattle

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13 hours ago 'Exciting chapter': Interior Sec takes aim at Biden oil lease ban, 'coercive' climate policies in Day 1 orders

Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum began stripping various environmental regulations implemented by former President Joe Biden during his first day on the job.

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27 hours ago Hero 'band dads' take down elderly active shooter at Texas high school

An elderly man who opened fire at a high school band competition in Texas was apprehended by four tactically trained dads who deescalated the situation.

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13 hours ago Tariffs may result in job losses at Washington ports, Seattle commissioner says

Tariffs may result in job losses at Washington ports, Seattle commissioner says  KING5.com

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16 hours ago It’s time for the Red Sox to sign Alex Bregman, and other thoughts ahead of spring training

Well, here we are, arriving at the “Yup, looks like we got suckered again” portion of the Red Sox offseason. The post It’s time for the Red Sox to sign Alex Bregman, and other thoughts ahead of spring training appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 hours ago Many buses and trains are free today. Here's why transit officials are so worried

Many buses and trains are free today. Here's why transit officials are so worried  LAist

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