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‘You can see the water going down’: residents on edge as one of England’s worst-hit reservoirs dries up
The Ardingly reservoir in Sussex, currently only 19% full amid severe drought conditions, has prompted concerns among residents about water scarcity and the adequacy of local infrastructure.
What is Nasa’s Artemis III mission and will it go to the Moon?
Nasa’s Artemis III mission, scheduled for summer 2027, will not land on the Moon but instead conduct prototype lander docking tests in low Earth orbit.
Trump’s student loan overhaul could lead to more bankruptcy filings, former judge says
A former federal bankruptcy judge warns that Trump’s recent student loan overhaul could drive increased bankruptcy filings by creating unsustainable debt burdens for borrowers, particularly those pursuing advanced degrees.
As homeownership gets harder, more buyers are getting down payment help. What parents should know
Forty percent of homeowners received down payment assistance in 2026, up from 35% in 2023, with family serving as the primary source of support for younger buyers facing affordability challenges.
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Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings
Several U.S. schools are installing pepper-spraying drones to respond to active shooter incidents, a technology inspired by military applications in Ukraine and manufactured by Campus Guardian Angel.
Andy Burnham’s plans for technical education build on coalition’s UTC roots
Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plan to elevate technical education alongside academic pathways in England has drawn cross-party support, though school leaders and unions worry about implementation and funding.
As fewer young people choose college, this district wants to ensure they have career options
Niagara Falls High School is expanding career pathway programs as fewer students pursue college, offering construction, business, and other trade-focused education to prepare graduates for immediate workforce entry.
UK’s first ‘super-university’, merging Greenwich and Kent, to launch in September
The UK’s first “super-university” merging Greenwich and Kent universities will launch in September, creating the third largest higher education institution with over 50,000 students across four campuses.
University of Greater Manchester ends contract of embattled vice-chancellor
The University of Greater Manchester has terminated its vice-chancellor George Holmes’s contract following investigations into financial mismanagement and misconduct allegations that led to his suspension last year.
A Pre-Orientation Designed for Student Parents
Wichita State University launched a new online pre-orientation program this fall designed to support student parents and caregivers by fostering community and providing resources before classes begin.
University of Michigan won’t use letter grades for some freshmen next fall
University of Michigan will replace letter grades with pass/no-credit marks for freshmen during their first semester beginning in fall 2027, aiming to reduce academic pressure and mental health challenges.
France confines more than 1,700 on British cruise ship in Bordeaux after gastroenteritis outbreak
French authorities confined over 1,700 passengers and crew aboard a British cruise ship in Bordeaux following a gastroenteritis outbreak, with up to 50 people showing symptoms of acute digestive illness.
US private equity firm Apollo enters bidding war for easyJet with £5.7bn offer
US private equity firm Apollo has made a £5.7bn offer for easyJet, prompting the airline’s board to signal it would recommend the bid over a competing £5.5bn proposal from Castlelake.
Delta says higher airfares expected to last despite drop in oil prices
Delta Airlines reports record quarterly profits despite elevated fuel costs, citing strong travel demand that allows the airline to pass increased expenses to consumers through higher fares.
‘If we die, we die together’: wife of Ryanair passenger almost sucked through window speaks
A Ryanair passenger was partially sucked out of an aircraft mid-flight after engine failure damaged a window, but his wife and fellow travelers managed to pull him back inside.
Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display
The Louvre’s Apollo Gallery reopened following a heist in which crown jewels valued at 88 million euros were stolen. The gallery now displays no jewelry as it returns to its original 17th-century ceremonial purpose.