Today: May 09, 2024
Today: May 09, 2024

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Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

Yogurt sold in U.S. grocery store may soon have new labels that say the popular food might help reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes

Can yogurt reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes?

An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible

A report into a building fire that killed 76 people in South Africa last year has concluded that city authorities should be held responsible because they were aware of serious safety issues at the apartment block at least four years before the blaze

An inquiry into a building fire in South Africa that killed 76 finds city authorities responsible

The yearly memorial march at the former death camp at Auschwitz overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war

U.S. university presidents have joined Holocaust survivors and thousands of Israelis for a yearly memorial march at the site of Auschwitz

The yearly memorial march at the former death camp at Auschwitz overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war

Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests

By Julia Harte NEW YORK (Reuters) -Columbia University on Monday canceled its main graduation ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests roiled the Ivy League college's campus, but it will still

Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests

Columbia University cancels main commencement after protests that roiled campus for weeks

Columbia University is canceling its large university-wide commencement ceremony amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests but will hold smaller school-based ceremonies this week and next, the university announced Monday

Columbia University cancels main commencement after protests that roiled campus for weeks

Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools

When students get unqualified teachers, it’s like missing one-third of the school year – and that’s what’s been happening with rural students in Texas.

Unlicensed teachers now dominate new teacher hires in rural Texas schools

A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war

Weekend commencement ceremonies at some U.S. universities went off with few interruptions despite the national wave of protests over the Israel-Hamas war

A look at commencement ceremonies as US campuses are roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war

Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuations

Floodwaters in the Houston area are starting to recede, allowing residents to begin returning to their homes and assess damages after days of heavy rainfall

Floodwaters start receding around Houston area as recovery begins following rescues and evacuations

Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom

A top Florida public school attributes its students’ high test scores to the creativity its teachers are allowed in the classroom

Want to show teachers appreciation? This top school gives them more freedom

Celebrating excellence in journalism and the arts, Pulitzer Prizes to be awarded Monday

Text journalism's biggest day of the year has arrrived with the annual announcement of the Pulitzer Prizes

Celebrating excellence in journalism and the arts, Pulitzer Prizes to be awarded Monday

Second juror in New Hampshire youth center abuse trial explains verdict, says state misinterpreted

A second juror who awarded a New Hampshire man $38 million in a landmark lawsuit over abuse at the state's youth detention center has contacted attorneys with concerns about the outcome

Second juror in New Hampshire youth center abuse trial explains verdict, says state misinterpreted

Bangladesh reopens schools as searing temperatures drop

Schools in Bangladesh reopened on Sunday and classes were continuing over the weekend after a searing heatwave a week ago that suspended lessons as the country baked in

Bangladesh reopens schools as searing temperatures drop

Methodists end anti-gay bans, closing 50 years of battles over sexuality for mainline Protestants

When the United Methodist Church removed anti-gay language from its official rules last week, it marked the end of a half-century of debates over LGBTQ inclusion in America's mainline Protestant denominations

Methodists end anti-gay bans, closing 50 years of battles over sexuality for mainline Protestants

A milestone reached in mainline Protestant churches' decades-old disputes over LGBTQ inclusion

The fight to allow same-sex marriage and gay clergy has defined much of the last half-century for major mainline Protestant denominations in the U.S. Within these theologically moderate-to-progressive Protestant groups, the decades of wrestling over whether to reaffirm or overturn longstanding anti-LGBTQ+ church policies sowed deep divisions

A milestone reached in mainline Protestant churches' decades-old disputes over LGBTQ inclusion

Police surround pro-Palestine student encampment at University of Southern California

Police have surrounded a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California, days before commencement events are set to begin on the Los Angeles campus

Police surround pro-Palestine student encampment at University of Southern California

Drones above, police at the gates: Columbia protest camp's final moments

The occupation of a building at Columbia University by pro-Palestinian student protesters was in its 18th hour when photos and videos dinged across students'

Drones above, police at the gates: Columbia protest camp's final moments

Dozens arrested in weekend of protests on US campuses

By Maria Caspani (Reuters) -Police on Saturday arrested at least 25 pro-Palestinian protesters and cleared an encampment at the University of Virginia, the university said in a statement, as U.S.

Dozens arrested in weekend of protests on US campuses

Russian publisher redacts book on gay Italian director amid LGBT crackdown

Roberto Carnero, an Italian literature professor at the University of Bologna, was shocked when he received a call from his Italian publisher in March about the

Russian publisher redacts book on gay Italian director amid LGBT crackdown

Houthis offer education to students suspended in US protest crackdown

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia, which has disrupted global shipping to display its support for Palestinians in the Gaza conflict, is now offering a place for students suspended

Houthis offer education to students suspended in US protest crackdown

Amid protests and police raids, US schools try to keep the peace at graduation

By Julia Harte (Reuters) -Ahead of the University of Michigan's commencement on Saturday, the school has trained staff volunteers in how to mitigate disruptions: a change from the usual duties of

Amid protests and police raids, US schools try to keep the peace at graduation

Congressman praises heckling of war protesters, including 1 who made monkey gestures at Black woman

Israel-Hamas war demonstrations at the University of Mississippi turned ugly when one counter-protester appeared to make monkey noises and gestures at a Black woman

Congressman praises heckling of war protesters, including 1 who made monkey gestures at Black woman

United Methodist delegates repeal their church’s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages

United Methodist delegates have repealed their church’s longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy

United Methodist delegates repeal their church’s ban on its clergy celebrating same-sex marriages

Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers

The health insurer Aetna has agreed to settle a lawsuit over whether its fertility treatment coverage discriminates against LGBTQ+ patients

Aetna agrees to settle lawsuit over fertility coverage for LGBTQ+ customers

Troops fired on Kent State students in 1970. Survivors see echoes in today's campus protest movement

Kent State University is marking another solemn anniversary of the National Guard shootings that killed four unarmed students and wounded nine others on May 4, 1970

Troops fired on Kent State students in 1970. Survivors see echoes in today's campus protest movement

Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests

Some Jewish students have taken part in strident pro-Palestinian protests dominating U.S. colleges in recent weeks, but few have led rallies in support of Israel or against perceived displays of antisemitism

Jewish students grapple with how to respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests
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