Their high school canceled an LGBTQ play. These teens put it on anyway.

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NYPD Detains Pro-Palestinian Protesters at Columbia University: School officials asked police to clear an encampment a day after Columbia’s president testified ...

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Quick Glance: Over 100 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested at Columbia Campus

Columbia President Shafik authorized the arrest of over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters on the campus.

Protests were against Israel's actions in Gaza.

Demonstrators violated school rules by holding unauthorized protests.

Protests demanded a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and university divestment.

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The triumph of Katharine Birbalsingh: There are two questions that need to be asked of any society: what is it that is going wrong; and what is it that’s going ...

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Flexible learning showing promise preparing high school students for post-COVID, hybrid working world

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Former Wentzville schools superintendent gets more than $1 million in contract buyout

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UM cost of attendance climbs $5,000, students to pay $93,000 next year: Attending the University of Miami for the 2024-2025 school year will cost students over ...

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Pinellas schools to offer day care for district employees starting in July: If the initiative succeeds at the Pinellas Secondary School site, it could expand in ...

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Farewell, and Thanks, to a Man Who Kept Kids Safe: When they lost their beloved crossing guard, the students at Avenues The World School — Spider-Man, Wilder ...

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How Schools Can Help Kids Reduce Racism and Prejudice: Making schools more welcoming for all can make for a fair and just society

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Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years: Schools and businesses were closed across the United Arab Emirates after about a year's worth of rain fell in a ...

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This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton

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What it’s like to be made redundant by the Ministry of Education: I was one of hundreds of people who lost my government job this week. Here's exactly how ...

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EU to Send Ukraine Seven More Patriot Missiles as Allies Step Up: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said European Union leaders are planning to send seven additional ...

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Columbine school shooters glorified by young followers: Inside the scary online obsession

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Homeless high schooler Tyler Palm describes couch surfing, working a job to stay afloat

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How to tell if your child is well enough to go to school or is in fact sick: Mild headache? School. Severe headache? Home. Don't know how to read your ...

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Cohen: Trump complaints about son’s graduation ‘comical’: Michael Cohen called former President Trump’s complaints about potentially missing his son’s high ...

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Carolyn Hax: What will this parent do after the kids graduate and move out?: A parent isn’t sure what will fill the empty space after the teens launch ...

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Cat’s ‘flawless’ plan to escape coyotes worked — until he got stuck, photos show: A cat sought shelter away from some coyotes on top of an old salt dome ...

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DeSantis scales back book ban law amid spike in Florida book objections: Florida has seen a spike in book challenges and restrictions.

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Columbia Students Risk Arrest, Suspension to Maintain Gaza Solidarity Encampment on Campus

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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 ...

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Easy Coach bus driver charged with causing death of Chavakali student: George Onyango Riako was released on a Sh50,000 bond or cash a bail of Sh200 ...

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Welsh language taught and sung in Singapore school : Children in a school in Singapore take part in an Eisteddfod and sing in Welsh.

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

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Patriots for Ukraine: Baerbock and Pistorius write to NATO allies: Ukraine urgently needs better air defense. The federal government is also looking for Patriot ...

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NCAA to approve new rules allowing athletes to transfer multiple times and still be immediately eligible

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How a new class of Japanese stars is changing baseball: Japanese stars help shape MLB. Now MLB helps shape Japanese baseball, too.

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A phone, firearms and a ride from a stranger: Details revealed in Lawrence triple homicide

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Sega's old-school beat-'em-up Golden Axe being turned into an animated series: Sega is delving deep into its enviable IP archive to bring the world an animated ...

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The five biggest book publishers in the US are suing Iowa over its book ban law: Several publishing houses joined bestselling authors and Penguin Random House ...

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USC valedictorian speaks out after school canceled her commencement speech : "I also wanted to impart a message of responsibility," Asna Tabassum said.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

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La Salle University’s enrollment dropped 28% since 2019. What is the school doing to cope?

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Florida Schools Must Teach 'Evils Of Communism,' Ron DeSantis Orders: A new law requires K-12 schools to teach how communist ideologies "conflict with the ...

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Report: WNBA's Caitlin Clark, Nike Nearing 8-Figure Contract with Signature Shoe: Nike is nearing an agreement with Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark on an ...

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North Carolina HS student charged after slapping female teacher in profanity-filled classroom tantrum in front of laughing classmates

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Ex-Indianapolis elementary teacher orchestrated 'fight club'-style disciplinary system, lawsuit says

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In the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, candidates are not worried about Jim Banks

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Docs: Man shot brother eight times during fight over living arrangements: Court docs: Datrone Anderson arrived Wednesday at the hub of Marion County government ...

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Maryland teen accused of threatening school shooting after 'memoir' raises alarms

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A lawmaker proposed a bill that would ban DEI in medical schools. Doctors say it could roll back progress toward improving Black maternal health.

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Virginia law allows schools to pay athletes for NIL - ESPN: Schools in Virginia will be able to directly pay athletes via name, image and likeness deals thanks ...

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USC canceling Muslim valedictorian's speech inflames tensions on campus: University of Southern California students said their hopes were dashed this week when ...

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Hero mum in coma after hit and run can finally walk kids to school again: Becky Sharp, 37, spent months in a coma after she was hit by a hit and run driver last ...

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Dubai roads, airport reel from floods after record rains: Residents waded through main streets and paddled around on makeshift boats.

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Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain

More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.

Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.

Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.

Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.

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Debate: The ethics and economics of keeping nonviolent elderly and gravely ill in prison

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What a trans author found on a tour of red-state libraries: Diana Goetsch spent months visiting red-state libraries to do presentations on the freedom to read ...

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How former Olympics star Jordyn Wieber put Arkansas gymnastics on the map: As a teen, Wieber endured abuse and toxicity to win gold at the 2012 Olympics ...

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Getting To Know The Blackman Family: How They Raise Multicultural Kids: From Australia, Joshua, Jeraldine, Nimo, and Jette Blackman are here in the Philippines ...

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'I almost vomited blood': Richard Low recounts giving Chantalle Ng maths tuition for PSLE

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DWP explains which Universal Credit claimants will 'no longer be reassessed': The assessment procedure is changing over the coming years, the DWP has confirmed ...

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With Greg Pence out, 7 Republicans vie for Indy-based 6th Congressional District: The candidate pool for the 6th Congressional District features familiar names ...

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‘Rat bites and chronic asthma’: schools on frontline of UK housing crisis: Schools say increasing numbers of children are turning up sick because of dire housing ...

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AJ Simon Dies; 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Played DL for University at Albany: AJ Simon, a former defensive end for the University at Albany who was in the 2024 NFL ...

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Quick Glance: Mourning NFL Draft Hopeful and Former High School Football Star

The talented player AJ Simon from Albany University and NFL draft prospect has passed away at the age of 25.

No cause for his death has been disclosed.

Simon, a 6-foot-1, 267-pound defensive lineman, played at Pocono Mountain West High School and was a significant player at Albany University.

Prior to the upcoming NFL Draft, he reportedly made a visit to the New England Patriots ahead of the draft.

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EU’s travel plan gives hope to young after Brexit: A door to Europe could be reopening - if British politicians take the opportunity

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Buttigieg to visit Miami to rally support for Biden’s reelection campaign: Buttigieg’s Miami swing comes days before President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit ...

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Who is Peter Barca? What to know about Democratic candidate challenging Bryan Steil.

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Terrified families hid in shops while gang member shot at rival: Ricardo Anderson, 21, fired his weapon with 'no concern at all' for children on the ...

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Truss’s book advance was £1,500 – just 0.29 per cent of Boris Johnson’s £500k: While Ms Truss has been on a UK media blitz to promote her new memoir ...

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Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days

Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.

Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.

Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.

She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.

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#FragMarleneHellene: "Homework should be abolished!": Let's be honest: children hate homework. Parents hate homework. Why can't we just stop this nonsense?

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IMF Projects Ongoing Fiscal Struggles for Brazil During Lula’s Presidency: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its fiscal projections for Brazil ...

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Cov sees Britain's biggest rise in sickness amid surge in claims: The number of people claiming Universal Credit because of ill health has risen by 44% in ...

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Guyanese must come together and celebrate the gift of life - Guyana Chronicle: -President Ali says in Navaratri message

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Michaela School: Muslim student loses prayer ban challenge: Michaela School was entitled to enforce a ban on prayer rituals, the High Court has ruled.

Quick Glance: Court Rules Against Prayer Ban at Michaela Community School

Katharine Birbalsingh is the founder and headteacher of Michaela Community School

A legal challenge by a Muslim student against the school's controversial prayer ban was won by the school

The court ruled that while the ban on prayer rituals may be detrimental to Muslim students, it is a proportionate means of achieving the legitimate aims of the school

The court also found that the headteacher was justified in temporarily suspending the student due to rudeness and defiance

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Federal appeals court overturns West Virginia transgender sports ban: A federal appeals court has overturned a West Virginia transgender sports ban ...

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Quick Glance: Court Overturns West Virginia Ban on Transgender in Sports

A federal appeals court has overturned a ban on transgender individuals participating in sports in West Virginia, citing a violation of Title IX.

The court ruled that the law cannot lawfully be applied to a 13-year-old girl who has identified as female since the third grade.

The decision favored the American Civil Liberties Union, its West Virginia chapter, and the LGBTQ advocacy group Lambda Legal, who filed a lawsuit in 2021.

West Virginia is just one of 24 states with legislation preventing transgender women and girls from competing in specific women's or girls' sports events.

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Performing arts to be compulsory in CBC syllabus, says Machogu : Every school expected to take part in the performing arts competitions.

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Ja Rule And Wife Aisha Just Celebrated 23 Years Of Marriage: ‘Love You With All My Heart’

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Schools in Oman to remain closed on Wednesday I Times of Oman: Oman News Agency (ONA) reported

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'My school abandoned me': California university cancels pro-Palestinian student's commencement speech

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Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech

USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.

The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.

Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.

The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.

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Carl Erskine, Dodgers legend and human rights icon, dies: 'The best guy I've ever known'

Quick Glance: Carl Erskine, Dodgers Pitcher and Last Member of 'Boys of Summer,' Dies at 97

Carl Erskine, known for two no-hitters and 20 wins in the 1953 season with the Brooklyn Dodgers, passed away at the age of 97.

A key figure in the celebrated Brooklyn teams of the 1950s, Erskine helped secure five National League Pennants. He was an All-Star and participated in five World Series.

Erskine posthumously received the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award. His legacy encompasses compassion, encouragement, and positive societal impact.

Off the field, Erskine was dedicated to charitable causes, particularly advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities. His son Jimmy, born with Down syndrome, inspired his philanthropic work.

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Elkhart, IN, Prosecutor Accused of Misconduct for Making Contradictory Allegations

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