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‘What’s our crime?’: A Palestinian family’s fight to get care for son injured by Hamas rocket
A Palestinian family seeks medical assistance for their 10-year-old son left in a persistent vegetative state after being injured by a Hamas rocket in 2023, navigating disputes between Israeli and Palestinian authorities over responsibility.
Jacinda Ardern in Sydney Opera House talk advises politicians to ‘rebuild trust by building financial security’
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern told Australian politicians at Sydney Opera House that they must rebuild trust through financial security and avoid polarizing language to address societal divisions.
British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip
A 36-year-old British woman died on Tuesday in the Bahamas while attempting to rescue her two sons from a strong current during a snorkelling trip near Bimini.
‘I didn’t know what to do’: collapse of providers of high-end digs leaves students in shock
Multiple purpose-built student accommodation providers have collapsed, leaving dozens of students scrambling for housing as the sector faces falling occupancy rates and financial strain.
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After Months of Standstill, Ed. Dept. Announces New Federal Research Funding
The U.S. Department of Education’s research wing announced plans to resume education research grantmaking, marking its first grant competition in over 15 months following a significant funding standstill under the Trump administration.
Why This District Is Getting Rid of Chromebooks for K-2 Students
A Pennsylvania school district is eliminating Chromebook access for kindergarten through second-grade students and limiting devices for grades 3-8, citing research suggesting reduced screen time benefits student learning and mental health.
Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space
Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches annually due to groundwater pumping and aquifer depletion, making it one of the world’s fastest-subsiding cities, according to new NASA satellite data.
US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet
U.S. hotel operators report that World Cup bookings have fallen short of expectations in most of the 11 host cities, with visa concerns and high prices cited as major factors dampening demand.
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Spirit Airlines ceased operations on May 2, leaving budget-conscious travelers searching for affordable flight alternatives as fuel costs surge ahead of the summer travel season.
Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans
Rising fuel prices and inflation are prompting American travelers to scale back vacation plans this Memorial Day season, with many choosing shorter trips and local destinations instead of expensive long-distance travel.
Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?
A passenger on a Ryanair-Air Malta Boeing 737-800 was nearly sucked out through a window that blew out mid-flight last week after engine debris struck it, but survived with injuries thanks to his seatbelt and fellow passengers’ help.
Airbus to test folding wings for next generation of bestselling planes
Airbus plans to test folding wings on its A321neo aircraft in the second half of next year to address airport capacity constraints while improving fuel efficiency through longer, lighter composite wings.
Qantas plane flies for more than 24 hours in record-breaking flight
A Qantas Airbus jet completed what is believed to be the longest commercial flight ever, flying nonstop from Melbourne to Toulouse for 24 hours and 24 minutes.
Hourslong waits at Croatia-Serbia border test travelers’ resolve in sweltering heat
Travelers faced eight-hour waits in extreme heat at a Croatia-Serbia border crossing during peak summer holiday traffic, with queues stretching several kilometers.
Jetstar to charge fees to put carry-on luggage in overhead lockers
Jetstar will eliminate weight limits for carry-on bags starting February 2027 but introduce fees for overhead locker storage, with pricing varying by flight length.
Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures
Slovakia and Austria both recorded their highest temperatures on record this week, with Slovakia reaching 41.4°C (106.5°F) in its third record-breaking heat event this summer.