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Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show

A Kentucky school district secured roughly $27 million in settlements from Meta Platforms and other social media companies over claims they fueled a student

Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Education|Entertainment

Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of the original 1977 “Star Wars,” has died at age 80

Oscar-winning 'Star Wars' editor Marcia Lucas dies at 80
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure
Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology|World

What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event

What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event

What is a blue moon? Everything to know before the upcoming celestial event
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut

To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut

To travel far on cloudy days, pigeons listen to their gut
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Kentucky senior celebrated for perfect attendance over 13 years

Kentucky senior celebrated for perfect attendance over 13 years

Kentucky senior celebrated for perfect attendance over 13 years
Arts|Education

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Pennsylvania police can cite drivers who pick up their phones, even at red light, beginning June 6

Pennsylvania police can cite drivers who pick up their phones, even at red light, beginning June 6

Pennsylvania police can cite drivers who pick up their phones, even at red light, beginning June 6
Education|Lifestyle|Sports

UCLA's Karson Gordon enters transfer portal as a track athlete, dodging football restrictions

UCLA's Karson Gordon has entered the NCAA transfer portal as a track and field athlete with plans to play football

UCLA's Karson Gordon enters transfer portal as a track athlete, dodging football restrictions
Business|Education|Sports|Technology

Big 12 becoming first Power Four conference to have all members agree to CSC participation

The Big 12 is becoming the first Power Four conference to have each of its members sign participation agreements with the College Sports Commission

Big 12 becoming first Power Four conference to have all members agree to CSC participation
Crime|Education|US

Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be a US citizen

The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district who was arrested last year in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has been sentenced to two years in prison

Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be a US citizen
Business|Economy|Education|Political|Science|US|World

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants

The White House is moving to give political appointees more control over federal grants

White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night

Broadway's biggest night is approaching with the Tony Awards broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on June 7

What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway's biggest night
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya

Authorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?

Many jails and prisons are dependent on incarcerated labor to keep costs low.

Colorado voted to end forced prison labor in 2018 – so why are incarcerated people in the state still working for less than $2 an hour?
Americas|Education|Environment|Science|World

Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina

The mummy of a child from the Inca period, discovered frozen in 1905 on a mountain in northwestern Argentina, has been returned to an indigenous

Inca child mummy returned to indigenous community in Argentina
Education

I’ve been studying racist costume parties for a decade, and colleges are failing at educating the students about why they’re wrong

A series of racist costume parties at Bowdoin shows the contradiction colleges have to navigate – encouraging open, reasoned debate, while creating a safe campus for all students.

I’ve been studying racist costume parties for a decade, and colleges are failing at educating the students about why they’re wrong
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

Chinese American teens experience depression, anxiety at higher rates than peers – here’s why their parents may miss the warning signs

After my niece died by suicide, I began researching how Chinese immigrant families feel about their children’s mental health and why they often avoid care.

Chinese American teens experience depression, anxiety at higher rates than peers – here’s why their parents may miss the warning signs
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing

If signed into law, the legislation would be the first major housing bill to pass in decades.

A rare bipartisan housing victory faces a bigger problem – Americans still can’t afford housing
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee

Meet the winner of the National Spelling Bee
Economy|Education|Political|Sports|World

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis

Haiti heads to the World Cup, bringing rare unity to a country beset by crisis
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Sports|US

Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee

Shrey Parikh has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee, beating Ishaan Gupta in a lightning-round tiebreaker

Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire

Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls' boarding school that killed 16 students, police said on

Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire
Education|Entertainment

California teen wins National Spelling Bee with 'bromocriptine'

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old eighth-grader from Rancho Cucamonga, California, won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in a spell-off on Thursday, correctly spelling 32

California teen wins National Spelling Bee with 'bromocriptine'
Arts|Education|Food|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway

Australians think this place is boring. Here’s why you should visit anyway
Education|Environment|Science|Travel|World

What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle

New York City residents and visitors are treated to a phenomenon twice a year known as Manhattanhenge, when the setting sun aligns with the Manhattan street grid and sinks below the horizon framed in a canyon of skyscrapers

What to know about Manhattanhenge, NYC's sunset spectacle
Education|Entertainment|Sports|Travel

Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event

The Scripps National Spelling Bee has moved from suburban Maryland to downtown Washington, and not all spellers and their families appreciate the change

Venue gets mixed reviews as National Spelling Bee returns to DC ahead of White House UFC event
Crime|Education|Health

Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions

A federal judge has ruled Alabama's use of nitrogen gas to carry out executions does not violate the U.S. Constitution

Federal judge upholds constitutionality of nitrogen gas executions
Education|Interview|Political

Jill Biden says she was 'frightened' as she saw Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance unfold

In an interview with CBS, former first lady Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden had stroke during the 2024 CNN Presidential debate against Donald Trump.

Jill Biden says she was 'frightened' as she saw Joe Biden's 2024 debate performance unfold
Business|Crime|Education|Election|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|US

Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found

A court investigation found that a federal judge had an affair with a police officer, including having sex in chambers overheard by staff, but remains on the bench with a “private reprimand.”

Federal judge had sex in chambers with police officer and lied about it, investigation found
Arts|Business|Education|Election|Entertainment|Health|Political|US

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better

In her new memoir, Jill Biden reflects on Joe Biden's poor 2024 presidential debate performance against Donald Trump

In new memoir, Jill Biden wonders whether acknowledging Joe's poor debate would have been better
Arts|Education|Political

As America celebrates its 250th, Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch treads a fine political line

As America celebrates its 250th, Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch treads a fine political line

As America celebrates its 250th, Smithsonian leader Lonnie Bunch treads a fine political line
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Mississippi seniors walk for wellness, including 101-year-old woman

Mississippi seniors walk for wellness, including 101-year-old woman

Mississippi seniors walk for wellness, including 101-year-old woman
Business|Economy|Education|Sports

Policy shaper Cody Campbell asks college sports leaders to give bipartisan fix-it bill a chance

An architect of the Senate bill that proposes to solve problems engulfing college sports says he heard the criticism right away, along with conversations of breakaway conferences, collective bargaining and ever-spiraling spending

Policy shaper Cody Campbell asks college sports leaders to give bipartisan fix-it bill a chance
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Big-hearted bus driver delivers special surprise to Georgia students

Big-hearted bus driver delivers special surprise to Georgia students

Big-hearted bus driver delivers special surprise to Georgia students
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|US

Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school

Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school

Video shows deer breaking into Minnesota Montessori school
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says

Camp Mystic health officer may practice nursing again under limited Texas license, board says
Business|Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his mom and gets a second chance at family

For the first time since he was an infant, Kyle Adler boarded a plane in February to meet his birth mother

Chilean American stolen as a baby reunites with his mom and gets a second chance at family
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up

AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up

AI is changing this job so fast the interview process can’t keep up
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Political|World

Uribe's protege Valencia seeks to become Colombia’s first female president

Right-wing Colombian lawyer and senator Paloma Valencia is running to become her country's first female president in a Sunday presidential contest,

Uribe's protege Valencia seeks to become Colombia’s first female president
Economy|Education|Finance|Political|World

Leftist Colombia presidential candidate Cepeda pledges to step up economic, social reforms

Leftist Colombian activist and Senator Ivan Cepeda, whose youth was marked by exile and his father's murder at the hands of right-wing paramilitaries, is

Leftist Colombia presidential candidate Cepeda pledges to step up economic, social reforms
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Fire rips through a dormitory at a girls' school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students

A fire has devastated a girls' boarding school in central Kenya, killing at least 16 students and injuring many more

Fire rips through a dormitory at a girls' school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students
Education|Entertainment|Political|World

Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school

Harvard graduates heard from comedian and television host Conan O’Brien at their commencement

Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school
Education

Education Department is investigating whether Smith College’s admissions violate Title IX – but this law doesn’t actually apply to the case

Title IX’s language is clear that the 1972 law does not cover the admissions decisions private colleges and universities make.

Education Department is investigating whether Smith College’s admissions violate Title IX – but this law doesn’t actually apply to the case
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Bat in the house? Here’s how to remove it safely

A bat biologist walks through the steps for persuading a bat to leave your home, and what to do when a whole family decides to roost in your attic.

Bat in the house? Here’s how to remove it safely
Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching used by the Catholic Church since at least the fifth century to evaluate when countries might be

Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts
Education|Environment|Science

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’

Massive marine predator crowned T. rex of the ocean and ‘a true terror of its time’
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|US

SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack

SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack

SDPOA demands immediate action on patrol staffing shortages after deadly Islamic Center attack