Schools were just supposed to block porn. Instead they sabotaged homework and censored suicide prevention sites
The Markup reports on how students are speaking out against internet censorship in their…
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In the interest of profits, female student-athletes get left behind more than 50 years after Title IX
Using data from the Department of Education, Bold.org investigated ongoing disparities in treatment for collegiate female sports more than 50 years…
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Why Indianapolis 500 winners drink milk and the history of other race-day traditions
The Indianapolis 500 is known for its quirky traditions. Stacker compiled five of them, sourcing from Indianapolis Motor Speedway and various…
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Governments are scrambling to control AI
Artificial intelligence has lawmakers concerned. Verbit analyzed news and government reports to see what laws are being passed to regulate…
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India reached 100B digital payments in 2023: Could it work in the US?
Uniqode used National Payments Corporation of India data to explore the growth of the country’s Unified Payments…
Continue ReadingMexico’s ruling party presidential candidate slips, says outgoing leader led by ‘personal ambition’
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s ruling party presidential candidate slipped up during a campaign speech Friday and said President Andrés Manuel…
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Redmond man arraigned on charges after several shots fired in home brings police, ‘shelter in place’ alert, 3-hour standoff
A caller reporting several shots fired inside a southwest Redmond home bought numerous police to the neighborhood, and while the caller got the gun…
Continue ReadingNorth Korean leader Kim supervises latest test of new multiple rocket launcher
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised another test firing of a new multiple…
Continue ReadingSomalia wants to terminate the UN political mission assisting peace efforts in the country
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Somalia is asking the United Nations to terminate its political mission in the country,…
Continue ReadingWWII soldiers posthumously receive Purple Heart medals 79 years after fatal plane crash
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — The families of five Hawaii men who served in a unit of Japanese-language linguists…
Continue ReadingFOTOS | Impresionantes auroras boreales iluminan los cielos, consecuencia de la tormenta solar
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — El cielo nocturno se ilumina de auroras boreales este fin de semana, consecuencia de una tormenta solar…
Continue ReadingHonolulu agrees to 4-month window to grant or deny gun carrying licenses after lawsuit over delays
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu has agreed to approve or deny applications to carry guns in public within four…
Continue ReadingWomen’s participation in ‘naked festival’ a sign of how aging is forcing changes to male-centric Japanese traditions
By Himari Semans and Chris Lau, CNN Tokyo/Hong Kong (CNN) — With a history spanning more than 1,200 years, “hadaka matsuri,” or the naked…
Continue ReadingZelensky despide al jefe de sus guardaespaldas tras frustrado complot de asesinato
Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — El presidente de Ucrania, Volodymyr Zelensky, destituyó al jefe de la agencia responsable de su protección…
Continue ReadingJudge strikes down NY county’s ban on female transgender athletes after roller derby league sues
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) — A New York judge has struck down a Long Island county’s order banning female…
Continue ReadingThomas says critics are pushing ‘nastiness’ and calls Washington a ‘hideous place’
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press FAIRHOPE, Ala. (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has told attendees at a judicial conference that he…
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Four people in custody, including minors, after reported stabbing, assault at Sahalee Park in Madras
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Madras Police took four individuals, including minors, into custody after a reported stabbing and assault at Sahalee Park…
Continue ReadingSam Rubin, beloved LA entertainment anchor and interviewer, dies at 64
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sam Rubin, a beloved entertainment anchor and reporter for KTLA in Los Angeles who was on a first-name…
Continue ReadingAlaska governor issues disaster declaration for areas affected by flooding from breakup of river ice
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Gov. Mike Dunleavy has issued a state disaster declaration for southwest Alaska communities that have experienced flooding…
Continue ReadingSean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge to dismiss ‘false’ claim that he, others raped 17-year-old girl
By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a…
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