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Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency meeting of foreign ministers over what it calls an imminent Israeli threat to al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock, claiming violations of a longstanding status quo agreement.
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady in October. Here’s what that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its October meeting despite rising inflation driven by higher energy costs and their impact on household budgets.
Licensing costs driving 90 percent of VMware users to explore options: Survey
A survey of 300 VMware users found that 90 percent are exploring alternatives, primarily due to licensing cost increases following Broadcom’s acquisition of the company.
Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate through IoT devices
Anthropic warns that advances in compact AI models could enable self-replicating malware targeting Internet of Things devices, potentially creating resilient computer worms difficult to stop.
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US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally’s criticism of America’s human rights record
U.S. diplomats walked out during a U.N. Security Council meeting Monday as France spoke, accusing the ally of “disingenuous grandstanding” over criticism of America’s human rights record.
Major Oregon interstate closed for 70 miles due to wildfire
A 70-mile stretch of Interstate 84 in Oregon closed Monday due to the Fox Fire wildfire, which has prompted evacuation orders and forced authorities to protect critical infrastructure near the Idaho border.
US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimate
The U.S. economy grew at a 2.1% annual pace in the first quarter, exceeding earlier estimates, though consumer spending declined amid higher gasoline prices related to conflict with Iran.
Cutting language courses puts social mobility at risk, say UK experts
UK education experts warn that university language course cuts risk harming social mobility, particularly for working-class students seeking entry to elite institutions.
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary schools across the country are overhauling writing instruction after years of neglect, implementing evidence-based methods that are showing measurable improvements in student proficiency and test scores.
Workforce Pell Is Live. How’s It Going for States?
Workforce Pell, a federal initiative providing grants to low-income students in short-term training programs, launched July 1, with states pursuing varied implementation strategies and discovering fewer programs initially qualify than expected.
Reed College Settles Federal Antisemitism Complaint
Reed College has settled a federal antisemitism complaint filed by two Jewish students who experienced harassment, including property damage and violence, in May 2024.
NCTE Dissolves 77-Year-Old Composition Association
The National Council of Teachers of English voted to dissolve the 77-year-old Conference on College Composition and Communication, absorbing its 2,500 members into the broader college section amid fiscal and governance concerns.
Can Outcomes-Based Financing Help Solve the Loan Crisis?
Bipartisan lawmakers introduced legislation to create outcomes-based financing for students, tying loan repayment to future earnings rather than credit history to address funding gaps.
Building a Road Map for First-Gen Students
University of Houston–Downtown serves a student body that is 70% first-generation, offering comprehensive support programs including mentoring, financial coaching, and peer networks to help these students succeed.
Howard Reinstates Classes for Dozens of Students
Howard University has reinstated at least 46 first-year students after canceling 502 enrollments for missing payment deadlines, with administrators citing resource constraints and reviewing additional appeals.
A leading school shootings researcher says he was wrong
A prominent school violence researcher announced he was wrong about decades-old prevention strategies, now believing media attention and notoriety-seeking drive many school shootings rather than bullying alone.