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Vaping: Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked
Over one million UK residents who never smoked now vape, with numbers rising annually. Experts debate whether this represents harm reduction or increased nicotine exposure among non-smokers.
Failings allowed Covid ‘to spread like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
An official inquiry found government failures allowed Covid to spread rapidly in care homes, with more than 43,000 recorded deaths between March 2020 and July 2022.
Astronauts’ hearts just passed a surprising test for Mars
A new study of astronauts aboard the International Space Station found their hearts adapted well to prolonged weightlessness and performed favorably under simulated Martian gravity conditions.
A train was delayed by a solar storm. But something didn’t add up.
Researchers have corrected a 178-year-old historical error about a train delay caused by solar activity, revealing it occurred in 1848 rather than 1841.
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How State Reclassification Rules Impact Long-Term English Learners
States use different criteria to reclassify English learners, with recent research showing mixed outcomes in Texas regarding student access to advanced courses and academic performance.
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, with students gaining hands-on experience in construction, healthcare, and other trades.
“Untenable” Conditions Shrinking Tenure of Law Deans
Law school dean tenures have declined from an average of 10 years in 1990 to fewer than five years today, with financial pressures and work-life balance cited as major stressors, according to a recent Association of American Law Schools report.
Gates Foundation New Goal Focuses on Credentials of Value
The Gates Foundation has announced a new strategic plan aimed at helping 10 million young adults earn job-relevant credentials by 2045, double the current growth rate.
Fired Over Speech, Professors Take Their Employers to Court
Dozens of faculty members fired or disciplined for comments about conservative figure Charlie Kirk and pro-Palestinian activism are suing their universities, claiming free speech and academic freedom violations.
AAUP Embraces Political Role With Candidate Endorsements
The American Association of University Professors endorsed a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan’s primary, marking what leaders say is the organization’s first national-level endorsement, signaling its evolution into a political advocacy organization.
“Catastrophic” Tech Issues Postpone Washington Bar Exam
Washington State canceled its bar exam administration this week due to technology failures at a single testing site, affecting approximately 700 prospective lawyers and prompting calls for diploma privilege consideration.
UK summer bookings jump as Britons put off overseas holidays by travel fears
UK summer holiday bookings have surged as travelers avoid overseas destinations due to flight concerns and European border delays, with domestic accommodations seeing significant increases across regions.
EasyJet profits plunge 70% as fuel costs soar amid Iran war
EasyJet reported a 70% profit decline to £85m in the second quarter due to surging fuel costs linked to Middle East conflict and delayed passenger bookings.
Burnham urged to lobby EU leaders directly to waive EES border controls
Andy Burnham has been urged to directly lobby EU leaders to suspend the new entry-exit system as 2.2 million British holidaymakers begin their summer holidays amid border control delays.
Taxpayers could pay millions to abuse survivors if Christian Brothers goes bankrupt, court documents reveal
Australian taxpayers could be forced to cover up to $65 million in abuse compensation payouts if the Christian Brothers, a Catholic religious order, becomes insolvent, according to court documents.
A synagogue attack probe exposed a second intended target: A UK defense academy
A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting a terror attack on a British military academy alongside the friend who later carried out a deadly stabbing at a Manchester synagogue in October.