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‘This is direct’: positive early feedback from pilot community mental health hub in Cumbria
Hope Haven, a community mental health hub in Whitehaven, Cumbria, has received positive early feedback as part of a six-site pilot program offering 24/7 preventive mental health care without requiring a diagnosis or referral.
Trump promised a steel mill in this rural Iowa region. But is it all a midterm election ploy?
Trump announced a $15 billion steel mill project for rural Iowa weeks before midterm elections, but skepticism abounds over whether it will materialize, with comparisons drawn to failed manufacturing promises from his first term.
Teesdale residents say heating oil price ‘more than double’ last year
Heating oil prices in Upper Teesdale have more than doubled compared to last year, with households now paying around £1.19 per litre amid winter preparations.
The boss whose twice-bust business appears to be back despite £3m debts
A recruitment entrepreneur’s business has collapsed twice in insolvency proceedings since last September, leaving creditors owed over £3m, yet a similar operation has now emerged for a third time.
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Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Over 200 economists and AI researchers have signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence could drive massive economic transformation and job displacement, calling for immediate institutional action.
Americans’ confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher
Americans’ confidence in the economy fell to 90.8 in July amid escalating Iran conflict and rising gas prices, which climbed to $4.10 per gallon from earlier lows.
America In Focus: US economy expands at sluggish pace, mortgage rate hit the highest level in a year
The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace in the second quarter while mortgage rates hit their highest level in a year, reaching 6.66% for 30-year fixed-rate loans.
How District and School Leaders Respond to the ‘Techlash’ Will Be Critical
School and district leaders are addressing parent concerns about technology use in education through increased visibility, transparent communication, and demonstrating how digital tools enhance learning rather than replace instruction.
Trump’s Education Department Is Letting Tens of Millions of Dollars Expire
The U.S. Department of Education allowed over $75 million in congressionally appropriated funds to expire unused in fiscal 2025, marking an unprecedented amount that analysts say the agency is on track to repeat this fall.
School Districts Push Back Against State-Required AI Reading Assessments
Two New Mexico school districts are pausing use of state-mandated AI reading assessment software over student voice recording and privacy concerns, while the largest district continues with the program.
Detentions of International Scholars at Airports Raise Alarm
Federal immigration agents detained multiple international scholars at U.S. airports, including a Johns Hopkins researcher, sparking concerns among academics about travel risks.
AI Detectors Are Out, New Approaches Are In
Universities are abandoning AI detection tools due to unreliability and false positives, instead redesigning coursework to prevent cheating and promote authentic student learning.
61 Percent of Colleges Have Met Their Enrollment Goals for Fall 2026
A Niche survey found 61 percent of colleges anticipate meeting fall 2026 enrollment goals, though only 50 percent of small institutions express confidence in achieving targets.
UMich College Shifts to P/NC Grading for First-Year Students
University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts will implement pass/no credit grading for first-year students’ first semester starting in fall 2027 to reduce academic pressure and support mental health.
How HBCUs Help Students Find Their Way Back to College
A five-year coaching initiative across 39 HBCUs boosted student persistence and re-enrollment rates, with stopped-out students returning at 2.5 times the national average during the program period.
Texas A&M Faculty Sue Over Course Review That Censored Plato
Texas A&M faculty sued their university this week over a policy requiring presidential approval for courses addressing race, gender ideology, or sexual orientation, arguing it violates First Amendment rights.