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Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in a West Bank village face escalating violence from Israeli settlers, with the US providing limited protection despite some residents being American citizens.
‘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.
Opposition leader María Machado returns to Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela after more than 10 months in exile, arriving to crowds of supporters in Caracas on Sunday.
U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with cases more than doubling compared to the prior year. Pennsylvania has been particularly hard hit, with over 1,300 confirmed cases and five deaths.
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Pentagon’s official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting
The Pentagon removed four American troops killed in recent Iran fighting from its official war death toll, placing them in a separate category and raising questions about casualty accounting.
Trump firing of labor statistics chief ‘undermines credibility’, ex-leaders say
Former BLS leaders and economic groups criticized Trump’s firing of labor statistics commissioner Erika McEntarfer, calling his allegations of data manipulation unfounded and warning the action undermines statistical credibility.
US hiring held firm in December capping weakest year of growth since pandemic
US employers added 50,000 jobs in December, marking the weakest year of job growth since the pandemic with 584,000 positions created in 2025 versus 2 million in 2024.
U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
U.S. job openings remained essentially flat at 6.87 million in March, though hiring improved before geopolitical tensions escalated and affected the economy.
Hundreds of economists say ‘we must act now’ on AI’s economic impact and job displacement risks
Over 200 economists and AI researchers signed an open letter Monday calling for immediate action to address how artificial intelligence could reshape the economy and displace workers.
Learning another language appears to slow brain ageing, scientists say
Research presented at a neuroscience conference suggests that speaking multiple languages may slow brain ageing, with multilingual individuals showing brain connectivity patterns associated with younger ages.
Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid
The federal government launched a new earnings-based accountability test requiring college programs to show graduates earn more than high school graduates or risk losing federal student loan funding.
Three arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester
Three people arrested in fraud investigation at University of Greater Manchester over allegations involving more than £1m in fraudulent activity, money laundering, and bribery.
In private call, Education Dept. tried, but failed, to reassure disability advocates
The Education Department plans to transfer special education oversight to the Department of Health and Human Services, prompting disability advocates to express concerns about potential impacts on federal protections and implementation.
No internet, no screen time? FCC weighs cutting subsidy that lowers school internet bills
The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing the E-Rate program, which subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries. Educators warn that eliminating or reducing funding could force districts to cut services and staff to cover monthly connectivity costs.
‘Children were calling for their mummies’: UK pupils struggle in 40C-plus classrooms
UK schools struggle as temperatures exceed 40C during recent heatwaves, with pupils and staff experiencing heatstroke, nausea, and headaches while learning becomes nearly impossible.
Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
England is launching a pilot program to convert empty classrooms into community facilities like youth clubs and health centers, allocating £2.1m to six local authorities as pupil numbers decline.