Some Boston students are getting paid to attend summer classes:
For many teens in low-income households, the obstacle in taking part in summer classes comes down ...
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‘Looked like a kidnapping’: Uni student taken by masked agents in Trump crackdown
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Trump asks Supreme Court for OK to cut teacher-training money as part of anti-DEI push
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Battenfeld: Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu climbs over other liberals as new face of Trump resistance
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Donald Trump signs order to dismantle US Department of Education: It would leave school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards ...
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ICE arrests hundreds in Mass., Tom Homan says area now ‘much safer’: The operation focused on “transnational organized crime, gangs, and egregious illegal alien ...
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Autumn Bushman, 10, took her own life in Virginia over bullying: ‘My biggest message to parents is to please go through your child’s cell phone’ ...
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Quick Glance: Tragic Case: 10-Year-Old Takes Life After Bullying
- Ten-year-old Autumn Brooke Bushman from Virginia took her own life after being bullied for standing up for others.
- Her parents reported that bullying began at Mountain View Elementary School and continued despite the school's claims of addressing the issue.
- The family urges other parents to check their children's phones to ensure they are being kind and not being bullied.
- A funeral service is scheduled for Friday in Roanoke, with the family inviting the public to a celebration of Autumn's life.
"Putting an end to bullying is not something achieved by individuals operating alone; it is done by a community banding together."— Mark Bushman, Autumn's father, posted this on Facebook to emphasize the need for community efforts against bullying.
As Jayson Tatum sits, Celtics throttle Suns for seventh straight win: The Celtics didn't need Jayson Tatum to steamroll the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night ...
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GroundUp News Mar 23
Armed gangs target five Cape Town schools, demand 10% of teachers’ salaries: Police have made no arrests
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Arrest shocks USA: Suddenly six hooded figures approach: She was on her way to break her fast when dark-clad men in plain clothes approached and took her away ...
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20m-wide sinkhole swallows motorcyclist in Seoul: Efforts under way to rescue the motorcyclist; car driver also injured. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Quick Glance: Search Operations Ongoing for Motorcyclist in Sinkhole
- Efforts to locate a motorcyclist who fell into a large sinkhole are ongoing for the second day.
- The 20-meter-wide sinkhole appeared suddenly at an intersection in Gangdong, Seoul, injuring another driver.
- During overnight searches, authorities found a mobile phone believed to belong to the missing motorcyclist and the motorcycle later on.
- Search operations resumed in the morning with heavy equipment as the missing person remains unlocated.
Trump White House slams Boston Mayor Wu as ‘radical’ for defying federal deportations
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ICE Boston arrests 370 ‘alien offenders’ in Massachusetts in ‘enhanced operation,’ including MS-13, Tren de Aragua, Trinitarios gang members
bostonherald.com/2025/03/24/ice-boston-arrests-370-alien-offenders-in-massachusetts-in-enhanced-operation-including-ms-13-tren-de-aragua-trinitarios-gang-members/
Russian missile attack damages school, wounds 74 in Ukraine's Sumy, officials say
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Getting to Know New Boston Celtics Owner Bill Chisholm: The Grousbeck family has sold its majority stake in the NBA's winningest franchise for a record $6 ...
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Advocates pressure Boston City Council to reject federal anti-terror grant over immigration concerns
bostonherald.com/2025/03/27/advocates-pressure-boston-city-council-to-reject-federal-anti-terror-grant-over-immigration-concerns/
Wu talks politics, public safety, and immigration on ‘The Daily Show’: Host Ronny Chieng highlighted Wu's recent testimony before Congress, in which she defended ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/03/26/metro/boston-mayor-michelle-wu-daily-show-guest/
Doctor at Brown University deported to Lebanon despite US judge's order: The judge demanded information on whether US Customs and Border Protection had ...
reuters.com/world/us/doctor-brown-university-deported-lebanon-despite-us-judges-order-2025-03-16/
Quick Glance: Brown Professor Deported Against Court Ruling
- Rasha Alawieh, a professor at Brown University, was deported to Lebanon despite having a valid US visa and a court order blocking her removal.
- Federal prosecutors claim the deportation was based on her connections to Hezbollah and attendance at a funeral for its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
- Brown University expressed concern over the incident and advised international students to avoid travel due to potential changes in restrictions.
- These events occur amidst intensified immigration policies by the Trump administration targeting universities.
83% engineering graduates have no jobs, internship offers: Report: Unemployment: The survey is based on responses of 30K+ GenZ professionals and 700 HR leaders
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Trump freezes $1 billion in food aid given to local schools and food banks to help low-income families
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/usda-cancels-funding-food-banks-schools-trump-b2713125.html
Quick Glance: USDA Cuts Over $1 Billion for School Nutrition Programs
- The Department of Agriculture has cut over $1 billion in funding intended to support schools and food banks.
- The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education confirmed the termination of $12.2 million in Local Food for Schools grant funding.
- The funding cuts are part of a government efficiency effort, raising concerns about their impact on low-income families.
- The School Nutrition Association warns that these cuts could deny millions of children access to free school meals.
Trump signs order aimed at dismantling the US Department of Education: The order would leave school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Aims to Shut Down Education Department
- President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign promise.
- This action would transfer school policy control to states and local boards, raising concerns in the education sector.
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been tasked with overseeing the closure while maintaining essential services.
- Complete shutdown requires political backing and possibly congressional action, which is currently lacking.
Private school pupils 70% less likely to be overweight: The States says one in four children in year five are either overweight or obese.
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US authorities detain Turkish student at Tufts, revoke visa: U.S. immigration authorities late Tuesday detained a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University ...
reuters.com/world/us/tufts-says-international-student-taken-into-us-custody-visa-revoked-2025-03-26/
1News Mar 23
Three 'year 14' rowers blocked from Maadi Regatta: Under the new rules, students returning for a sixth year of high school are ineligible to compete in the ...
1news.co.nz/2025/03/24/three-year-14-rowers-blocked-from-maadi-regatta/
‘Delighted’: School that dismissed Enoch Burke wins inclusivity award: Wilson’s Hospital among 44 schools and centres recognised by LGBTQ+ youth advocacy group ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2025/03/21/delighted-school-that-dismissed-enoch-burke-wins-inclusivity-award/
Editorial: We want Tom Homan to fixate on crime in Massachusetts: Gov. Maura Healey claims border czar Tom Homan has a "fixation" with the Bay State ...
bostonherald.com/2025/03/27/editorial-we-want-tom-homan-to-fixate-on-crime-in-massachusetts/
Portland schools face civil rights probe over transgender athlete: The U.S. Department of Education said on Tuesday its civil rights office is investigating the ...
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Ex-cop who worked as school ops manager charged with taking bribes from company director
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NBC10 Boston’s Pete Bouchard under fire for saying SpaceX splashdown had ‘strong hints of AI’
bostonherald.com/2025/03/19/nbc10-bostons-pete-bouchard-under-fire-for-saying-spacex-splashdown-had-strong-hints-of-ai/
Border czar Tom Homan vows Boston return after feds arrest illegal ‘criminals’ and ‘collaterals’
bostonherald.com/2025/03/25/border-czar-tom-homan-vows-boston-return-after-feds-arrest-illegal-criminals-and-collaterals/
MBTA South Coast Rail connection in Fall River marks economic boost: The arrival of the long-awaited rail connection marks a new chapter for a project that has ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/03/24/metro/south-coast-rail-service-massachusetts/
Netflix's Adolescence makes UK TV ratings history: The hit drama becomes the first streaming show to top the UK's overall weekly TV ratings.
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Illegal Ugandan accused of ‘savagely’ assaulting pregnant Massachusetts woman arrested
bostonherald.com/2025/03/21/illegal-ugandan-accused-of-savagely-assaulting-pregnant-massachusetts-woman-arrested/
TheWrap Mar 18
Dropkick Murphys Singer Tells MAGA Fan ‘Shut the F–k Up’ at Boston Show: ‘There’s No Kings Here’ | Video
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Federal workers rally in Boston against sweeping EPA cuts: Hundreds of federal government employees with the Environmental Protection Agency marched through the ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/03/25/science/epa-workers-march-in-boston/
School lunch provider goes into liquidation: A provider of school lunches has gone into liquidation.
odt.co.nz/news/national/school-lunch-provider-goes-liquidation
Italy bans gender-neutral symbols in schools in latest culture clash: Italy's education ministry on Friday instructed schools to ban the growing use of ...
reuters.com/world/europe/italy-bans-gender-neutral-symbols-schools-latest-culture-clash-2025-03-21/
Trump asks Supreme Court for OK to cut teacher-training money as part of anti-DEI push
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ICE Descends on Boston in Major Sweep After Mayor Says She Won't Cooperate: Around 370 illegal immigrants, including suspected child sex abusers ...
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1News Mar 22
What Trump's dismantling of the US education department means: For decades, right-wing activists have called for eliminating the agency, which was created by ...
1news.co.nz/2025/03/23/what-trumps-dismantling-of-the-us-education-department-means/
Kitty Dukakis dies, was integral to husband Michael’s political rise: Far from a typical political spouse, Kitty Dukakis was a forceful defender of her husband ...
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Quick Glance: Kitty Dukakis: Advocate for Mental Health and Humanity
- Kitty Dukakis, the former First Lady of Massachusetts, passed away at 88, known for her passionate advocacy for mental health and addiction issues.
- She publicly shared her struggles with depression and addiction to raise awareness, helping many facing similar challenges.
- Kitty was also recognized for her humanitarian efforts, particularly in supporting the homeless and refugees, including Cambodian refugees during and after the Vietnam War.
- After years of struggle, she found relief through electroconvulsive therapy, becoming an advocate for this controversial treatment.
Columbia agrees to government demands in bid to restore funding: Among the most contentious of the nine demands, Columbia agreed to place its Middle Eastern ...
reuters.com/world/us/columbia-research-takes-immediate-hit-trump-funding-cuts-2025-03-21/
Trump administration detains Turkish student at Boston university, revokes visa: US immigration authorities have detained and revoked the visa of a Turkish ...
timeslive.co.za/news/world/2025-03-27-trump-administration-detains-turkish-student-at-boston-university-revokes-visa/
Brazilian living in Massachusetts illegally arrested for allegedly smuggling aliens to Boston
bostonherald.com/2025/03/27/brazilian-living-in-massachusetts-illegally-arrested-for-allegedly-smuggling-aliens-to-boston/
Boston Family Days expands to include performing arts organizations: Theater, dance, and music organizations will now be included.
bostonglobe.com/2025/03/19/arts/boston-family-days-theater-music-dance/
Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman dead at 76: Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman dead at 76: family
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Quick Glance: Boxing Legend George Foreman Passes Away
- George Foreman, the renowned heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, died at the age of 76.
- He won a gold medal in 1968 and claimed the heavyweight title in 1973 with a knockout of Joe Frazier.
- Foreman returned to boxing at 45, becoming the oldest champion in 1994, and gained fame for the George Foreman Grill.
- His legacy is celebrated by figures like Mike Tyson and Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who recognize his impact on boxing and the community.
NWSL Boston team rebrands itself after backlash: After negative public reaction to its initial name, the Hub’s new professional women’s soccer team has rebranded ...
bostonherald.com/2025/03/26/nwsl-boston-team-set-to-play-at-white-stadium-rebrands-itself-after-backlash/
As Homan confirms ‘collateral arrests’ in Mass. last week, top elected officials push back
bostonglobe.com/2025/03/25/metro/massachusetts-politicians-respond-ice-arrests/
Manila Bulletin Mar 26
Kiko Pangilinan to push for free breakfast for pre-school to Grade 12 students
mb.com.ph/2025/3/26/kiko-pangilinan-to-push-for-free-breakfast-for-pre-school-to-grade-12-students
Parents urged to delay smartphones for children amid ‘alarming’ rise in toxic masculinity - Simon Harris
irishtimes.com/ireland/education/2025/03/21/parents-urged-to-delay-smartphones-for-children-amid-alarming-rise-in-toxic-masculinity-simon-harris/
Columbia agrees to Trump demands on campus antisemitism to win back $400 million federal funding: report
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-columbia-demand-letter-antisemitism-b2719621.html
Bostonians rally in support of Ekrem Imamoglu: Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on charges of alleged corruption and links to terrorism ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/03/23/metro/ekrem-imamoglu-boston-turkey-protest/
Quick Glance: Erdogan Condemns Ongoing Protests in Turkey
- President Erdogan has blamed opposition parties for provoking violence as protests in Turkey continue for a sixth night.
- The unrest began following the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, which he claims are politically motivated.
- The main opposition party, CHP, intends to end demonstrations on Tuesday, while the government reports over 1,000 arrests since the protests began.
- Imamoglu has been confirmed as the CHP's candidate for the 2028 presidential election despite his incarceration and the legal issues surrounding his eligibility.
School tuckshops across the country close after lunch provider Libelle Group tipped into liquidation
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ekathimerini.com Mar 25
Navy NCO cadets to be probed for anti-Turkey slogans during parade: An incident involving cadets at the Navy’s non-commissioned officers’ school taking part in ...
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Opinion: What’s slowly killing Boston: I want to stress again that I truly love the city of Boston. Sadly, I believe it to be a city quickly sliding into ...
bostonherald.com/2025/03/17/opinion-whats-slowly-killing-boston/
Editorial: Keeping Boston streets safe isn’t a bully move: The "public good" should include keeping lethal drugs off our streets ...
bostonherald.com/2025/03/25/editorial-keeping-boston-streets-safe-isnt-a-bully-move/
Dublin school agrees to halt disciplinary process against teacher who denies she is ‘GAA catfish’
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Berlin school wants to force children to eat Ramadan meals - | Senate intervenes: In Neukölln, parents received a letter home declaring a Ramadan fast-breaking ...
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Victims of UCLA Mob Attack Sue to “Hold the Aggressors Accountable”: Pro-Palestine protesters at UCLA who were attacked by a mob allege that the school did ...
theintercept.com/2025/03/20/ucla-palestine-israel-campus-protest-lawsuit/
'Worst cuts in a generation' on way for education - and even schools face squeeze
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Abbott praises Trump effort to eliminate Education Department: Gov. Greg Abbott dismissed concerns that federal funding and civil rights could be jeopardized by ...
texastribune.org/2025/03/20/texas-greg-abbott-trump-education-department/
Quick Glance: Abbott Endorses Trump's Push to Abolish Education Department
- Governor Greg Abbott endorsed Trump's efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, suggesting funds should be allocated directly to states for better efficiency.
- Trump issued an executive order directing the education secretary to pursue closure of the department, raising concerns about civil rights enforcement.
- Democrats and opponents warned that the lack of clarity regarding the future oversight and funding of essential programs may lead to uncertainty.
- Abbott announced plans to increase funding for public schools in Texas, including pay raises for teachers and support for students with disabilities.
Email surfaces of Wauwatosa school board candidate describing student as a 'hooker'
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Postal workers rally against cuts proposed by Trump, Musk: Hundreds of USPS workers left their postal-blue uniforms at home on Sunday, when they rallied on the ...
bostonherald.com/2025/03/23/postal-workers-rally-against-cuts-proposed-by-trump-musk/
Duke Says ‘White Lotus’ Went ‘Too Far’ With School References: In a show that features an array of disturbing story lines, the actions — and wardrobe — of a ...
nytimes.com/2025/03/26/style/white-lotus-duke-crimes-suicide.html
Florida bill to allow teens to work overnight hours on school days moves forward: The proposal, which builds on the 2024 law, sparked heated debate ...
cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-senate-panel-advances-bill-to-further-roll-back-child-labor-restrictions/
Wu and Kraft will need more than money to win the mayor's race: The mayor isn’t expected to match Josh Kraft’s resources. Instead, she’ll have to rely on ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/03/25/business/michelle-wu-josh-kraft-mayors-race-fundraising/
Doctor deported to Lebanon had photos 'sympathetic' to Hezbollah on phone, US says
reuters.com/world/us/doctor-deported-lebanon-had-photos-sympathetic-hezbollah-phone-us-says-2025-03-17/
DeSantis ramps up call for DOGE-like audit of Florida universities: The governor said the audit may investigate campus ‘fiefdoms’ of diversity ...
tampabay.com/news/education/2025/03/27/desantis-ramps-up-call-doge-like-audit-florida-universities/
Houston student's painting sells for record $276K at rodeo art auction: Kinkaid School student Sophie Zhou broke the record in the Houston Rodeo's art auction ...
houstonchronicle.com/rodeo/article/houston-rodeu-art-auction-2025-20201878.php
10 Best Bed & Breakfasts in Boston for 2025 | U.S. News Travel: U.S. News has identified top hotels in Boston by taking into account amenities ...
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Rachel Reeves boosts housing plan with £600m to train brickies, engineers and sparkies
mirror.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-boosts-housing-plan-34914315
Boston NWSL expansion team unveils name -- again: Goodbye, BOS Nation FC.
reuters.com/sports/soccer/boston-nwsl-expansion-team-unveils-name-again-2025-03-26/
White supremacists are trying to reconquer the United States: The Trump administration is targeting big law firms, including two in Boston ...
bostonglobe.com/2025/03/19/metro/white-supremacists-are-trying-reconquer-united-states/
Disturbing portrait of coercive control and violent masculinity revealed at Lilie James inquest
theguardian.com/society/2025/mar/21/lilie-james-inquest-reveals-disturbing-portrait-of-coercive-control-and-violent-masculinity-ntwnfb
Quick Glance: Murder Case: Ex-Boyfriend Lured Father to Crime Scene
- Water polo coach Lilie James was brutally murdered while her father attempted to contact her.
- Messages sent to her father allegedly came from her ex-boyfriend Paul Thijssen, who killed her with a hammer.
- CCTV footage shows James interacting innocently with Thijssen before entering the bathroom where the attack occurred.
- The inquiry will also address relationship violence and control issues to help prevent similar incidents.
He’s 17 and the world’s fastest man over 200m this year, but we should no longer be shocked by Gout Gout
theage.com.au/sport/athletics/he-s-17-and-the-world-s-fastest-man-over-200m-this-year-but-we-should-no-longer-be-shocked-by-gout-gout-20250317-p5lk86.html
Quick Glance: Gout Gout Claims U20 Title in Brisbane
- Sprinter Gout Gout secured the U20 100m title at the Queensland Athletics Championships in Brisbane.
- He clocked 10.38 seconds in the final while preparing for the Maurie Plant meet on March 29.
- Gout recently trained in Florida with Olympic champion Noah Lyles to enhance his mental resilience.
- His goal is to qualify for the world championships in September after breaking the Australian 200m record.
$100M in federal education funds to BPS at ‘substantial risk,’ officials say: As the Trump administration moves to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education ...
bostonherald.com/2025/03/24/100m-in-federal-education-funds-to-bps-at-substantial-risk-officials-say/
Karate school remembers infant victim of Hamilton Parish crash: Emotions ran high when members of a martial arts club held a memorial for a child who died by ...
royalgazette.com/general/news/article/20250326/karate-school-remembers-victim-of-hamilton-parish-crash/
Child labor protections could soon be rolled back in Florida. Why? : DeSantis said that a younger workforce could be part of the solution to replace “dirt cheap” ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2025/03/25/florida-child-labor-desantis-immigration-deport-migrant-workforce/
No perpetrator: false alarm at school in Donaueschingen: Major operation in Baden-Württemberg: an amok alarm was triggered at a vocational school in the Black ...
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Trump Has Ordered the Dismantling of the Education Department. Here’s What It Does
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