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‘A Bible-sized blind spot’: congressman sounds alarm on rising Christian nationalism
Congressman Jared Huffman, the only current House member to publicly identify as a non-believer, argues in a new book that Christian nationalism represents the country’s most dangerous political movement and has grown stronger since Trump’s return to power.
How Aldi is pushing down grocery prices
Aldi, a German discount grocery chain, plans to expand to over 3,000 U.S. locations by 2028, disrupting the grocery industry and forcing competitors to lower prices through strategic efficiency and an appealing treasure-hunt shopping experience.
Pope Leo urges healing of ‘deep wounds’ before meeting child sexual abuse survivors in France
Pope Leo XIV called for the Catholic Church to heal “deep wounds” and “painful errors” before meeting with survivors of child sexual abuse during his visit to France.
Martina Arroyo obituary
Soprano Martina Arroyo, who died at 90, was among a generation of Black American opera singers who overcame racial barriers to achieve international recognition in major Verdi roles.
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The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here’s how it could affect costs
The Trump administration is ending a temporary Medicare drug subsidy program that helped offset prescription costs for millions of seniors, potentially raising monthly premiums in 2027.
The Trump administration wants $10 million more to cover its July Fourth celebrations
The Trump administration is requesting $10 million in additional congressional funding to cover costs from July Fourth celebrations and related anniversary events on the National Mall.
Scouting America drops diversity initiatives from event after pressure from the Pentagon
Scouting America has eliminated dedicated diversity spaces at its National Jamboree following pressure from the Pentagon’s Defense Secretary, prompting some scouts to withdraw from the event.
Liberian authorities burn $336 million in cocaine as senior police officials are implicated
Liberian authorities burned approximately $336 million in cocaine following the country’s largest drug seizure, while senior police officials face charges in connection with the trafficking operation.
Heavy rains lead to water rescues, grist mill destruction in upstate New York
Heavy rains spanning two days caused flash flooding across upstate New York, prompting multiple water rescues and destroying a centuries-old grist mill in Castleton-on-Hudson.
Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
British universities have eliminated nearly 4,000 academic posts in humanities and social sciences within one year, creating regional gaps in subject availability and threatening social mobility, according to the British Academy.
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary schools across the U.S. are overhauling writing instruction through evidence-based approaches, addressing decades of neglect in a skill that lags significantly behind reading proficiency.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent school violence researcher says his decades-long focus on reducing bullying and improving school climate has not prevented school shootings, leading him to new conclusions about perpetrator motivations.
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.