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UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists

The number of people displaced worldwide by conflict and persecution fell in 2025 for the first time in a decade, but levels of refugees facing long-

UNHCR says fewer people displaced worldwide in 2025 but long-term refugee crisis persists
Economy|Education|Health|Technology|World

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort

Canada has introduced legislation that could bar children younger than 16 from possessing social media accounts, joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections

Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre

When Aldewa Anjasmara Halip's three-year-old daughter cried hysterically every time she was due to attend a daycare

Outcry in Indonesia after police find toddlers tied up at daycare centre
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Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots

The Canadian government introduced a digital safety bill on Wednesday that would ban social media for children under 16 with exemptions for platforms that

Canada introduces legislation to ban social media for children under 16, regulate AI chatbots
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States sue Trump administration over anti-DEI terms in federal contracts

Democratic state officials filed a lawsuit on Wednesday claiming federal agencies have flouted the law by hastily implementing President Donald Trump's executive

States sue Trump administration over anti-DEI terms in federal contracts
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Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit

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Letter: NC State looking into potential legal claims against LSU tied to coach WIll Wade's exit
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Man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago

Man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago

Man credits St. Jude with saving his life nearly 60 years ago
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Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'

Texas Tech's sports leadership is defending its plans to play quarterback Brendan Sorsby next season while he treats his gambling addiction

Texas Tech defends playing QB Brendan Sorsby amid gambling addiction, says 'it's not murder'
Business|Education|Technology

First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College

First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College

First class of air traffic controllers trained on simulators in Queens graduates from Vaughn College
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Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"

Teens rescue man after kayak overturns in pond: "His head kept on going under"
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire

Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire

Photos show police officers jumping into action to save 4-year-old boy from house fire
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Judge orders Deanna Harrell to be held without bond in fatal toll booth crash case

Judge orders Deanna Harrell to be held without bond in fatal toll booth crash case

Judge orders Deanna Harrell to be held without bond in fatal toll booth crash case
Arts|Education|Entertainment

Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last — honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman

Glenn Close is finally getting an Oscar

Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last — honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman
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Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors

Thousands of Southern Baptists have voted overwhelmingly to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors in the nation’s largest conservative evangelical denomination

Southern Baptists vote to advance a formal ban on churches with women pastors
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Life after death: From burned trees to bleached corals, how dead organisms live on as the building blocks of new life

The dead remains of foundation species can boost or deter how well future generations are able to grow and thrive.

Life after death: From burned trees to bleached corals, how dead organisms live on as the building blocks of new life
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|World

Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says

New research shows that extreme floods in coastal areas are becoming more common as climate change causes sea levels to rise

Climate change makes once-rare coastal floods more likely, study says
Crime|Education|Political|World

Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials

Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of conspiring to run a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials while trying to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel

Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Political|World

Colombia leftist Cepeda will accept election result, does not rule out protests

Colombian leftist presidential hopeful Ivan Cepeda told Reuters he will recognize the results of a runoff vote this month even if

Colombia leftist Cepeda will accept election result, does not rule out protests
Education|World

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight

The Pentagon’s recent revision to its list of Christian religions has reignited a long-standing debate about whether The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian denomination

A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church’s Christian identity back in the spotlight
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The nurse she needed: Mom finds hope in nurse with same limb difference as her daughter

The nurse she needed: Mom finds hope in nurse with same limb difference as her daughter

The nurse she needed: Mom finds hope in nurse with same limb difference as her daughter
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that

About one-third of adults misunderstand medical directions. One question could change that
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Honda America recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension components failure

Honda Motor America has recalled 880,514 vehicles in the United States over the failure of rear suspension components in the vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety

Honda America recalls more than 880,000 vehicles over rear suspension components failure
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An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles

A massive underground detector aimed at understanding the mysterious ghost particles in our universe has released its first major findings

An underground detector in China unveils its first major findings about mysterious ghost particles
Economy|Education|Environment|Political

California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness

California’s leaders have repeatedly promised to tackle homelessness. But they don’t consistently make it a high priority for using state funds, researchers found.

California spends less than 0.5% of its state-controlled funds on homelessness
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia

As the National Science Foundation starts giving out fewer grants, people worldwide will potentially lose out from potential research findings that could help improve their lives.

National Science Foundation cuts mean researchers like me are losing grants – but impacts extend far beyond academia
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Half of Americans fear that the rise of AI could put them or someone in their household out of work, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos

Half of Americans fear AI could put someone in their household out of work, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health

In a survey of more than 600 CDC workers, 99% said the Trump administration’s cuts to the agency have made it less able to protect the public’s health.

How cuts to CDC are dismantling its capacity to protect Americans’ health
Education|Health|Science

Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships

Teens fare better when both fathers and mothers play key parenting roles, including talking with them about sensitive subjects that were once considered only a mom’s role.

Dads today talk more freely with their teens about sex and relationships
Business|Education|Health|Science

Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show

Younger students have regained academic ground lost during the pandemic, but older students' test scores remain stagnant

Teens' reading and math scores have stagnated, US test results show
Arts|Education|Travel|US

Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution

Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution

Free exhibit at historic Philadelphia church looks at role of religion during American Revolution
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions

For decades, Israel has worked to expand the Jewish presence in annexed east Jerusalem

Israel is tightening its grip on east Jerusalem with evictions and demolitions
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Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands

Aftershocks are rocking the southern Philippines days after a powerful earthquake that left at least 45 people dead and 17 others missing

Aftershocks complicate Philippine recovery from quake that killed 45 and displaced thousands
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Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines

Rescuers searched the rubble on Tuesday of a collapsed building in the southern Philippine city of General Santos, the

Rescuers race to reach trapped after powerful quake in southern Philippines
Crime|Education|Sports|World

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison

A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder

Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
Business|Education|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Democrat Villegas projected to advance in California's 22nd congressional district

Democratic challenger Randy Villegas, an educator, was projected to advance to the November general election after Tuesday's open primary for California's closely watched 22nd

Democrat Villegas projected to advance in California's 22nd congressional district
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race

The November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies against a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
Business|Education|Sports

Big 12 commish and ADs meet, discuss Texas Tech QB Sorsby's NCAA eligibility restored by court

Big 12 athletic directors have taken part in a conference call with Commissioner Brett Yormark to address the situation around Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby

Big 12 commish and ADs meet, discuss Texas Tech QB Sorsby's NCAA eligibility restored by court
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The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter

The U.S. military says it has carried out strikes against Iran following the crash of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter off the coast of Oman that U.S. President Donald Trump blamed on the Islamic Republic

The Latest: US military launches strikes against Iran in response to downing of American helicopter
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Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer

A state judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by 31 former N

Judge dismisses lawsuit by 31 former NC State athletes alleging abuse, misconduct by ex-head trainer
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder

Future Leaders winner developing treatment for women's reproductive disorder
Education|Science|Travel

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint

Archaeologists digging for clues about Battle of Bunker Hill fortification find key, gun flint
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

This piece of evidence could be crucial in solving the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt

This piece of evidence could be crucial in solving the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt

This piece of evidence could be crucial in solving the fatal shooting of Billy Schmidt
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm

Former OB-GYN accused of artificially inseminating patients with his own sperm
Crime|Education|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial

Murder or self-defense? Jury swiftly decides verdict in Texas track meet stabbing trial
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students

Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students

Principal uses $63K "Wheel of Fortune" as lesson for students
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Construction begins on George Floyd Square redevelopment

Construction begins on George Floyd Square redevelopment

Construction begins on George Floyd Square redevelopment
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Family carries on father's mission to restore historic 1929 Mack fire truck

Family carries on father's mission to restore historic 1929 Mack fire truck

Family carries on father's mission to restore historic 1929 Mack fire truck
Education|US

These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president

These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president

These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights

Several candidates running to be the next head of the United Nations called for a strengthening of human rights and respect for international law and

Candidates for UN's top job urge its renewal and bolstering human rights
Business|Economy|Education|Technology

Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout

Meta is investing $115 million to stand up a new training program for data center technician jobs, as the social media giant races to build the

Meta funds skilled trades jobs program for AI data center buildout
Education|Health|Science

US health department says 19 more medical schools pledge nutrition training requirements

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US health department says 19 more medical schools pledge nutrition training requirements
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Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion

Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion
Business|Education|Political|Sports|World

Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday issued a decree ordering federal workers in the capital to work from home on June 11 and suspending school classes to

Mexico City suspends classes, shifts to remote work for World Cup kickoff
Asia|Crime|Education|Environment|World

Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation's attention

The Japanese city of Utsunomiya captured a wild black bear on Tuesday after a dramatic multi-day search

Wild black bear in Japan captured after multi-day hunt grips nation's attention
Arts|Education|Science|Sports

Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship

A new database includes more than 850 dissertations and theses, spanning everything from baseball slang and cigarette smoking to postage stamps and ballpark organs.

Bingles, knuckleballs and ‘Beer Barrel Polka’ – hundreds of forgotten works showcase the eclectic world of baseball scholarship
Crime|Education|Health

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool
Business|Economy|Education|Environment

Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities

Florida’s current approach to insurance is forcing those who can least afford it to bear the cost of the climate crisis. But different approaches are available.

Home insurance and the unraveling of Florida communities
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta
Education|Health|Science

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role

Honest conversations between parents and teens can help incoming college students make safer choices and be more aware of risks.

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role
Education|Health|Science

Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics

Observing how grown-ups operate provides children with information on how they can shape their worlds to get what they want and avoid what they don’t want.

Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics
Education|Science|Technology

MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data

Humanoid robots struggling with tasks like grasping a cup have a new teacher — a person wearing an ultrasound wristband that captures the movement of muscles, tendons and ligaments beneath the skin

MIT researchers channel AI to turn hand gestures into robot training data
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Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures

A wandering bear that scared residents of a Japanese city just north of Tokyo has been captured after several days of panic during which all schools were closed

Japanese city captures bear that caused fear and school closures
Crime|Education|Environment|World

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise

Japanese city closes nearly 100 schools after bear sightings as post-hibernation attacks rise
Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden

Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens in classrooms

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden
Business|Education|Technology|World

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

A federal judge has struck down the Trump administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas
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Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Woman honored for dedication to local cemetery, helping Girl Scouts

Woman honored for dedication to local cemetery, helping Girl Scouts

Woman honored for dedication to local cemetery, helping Girl Scouts
Arts|Education|Travel

Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'

Fort McHenry inspires visitors, artists as birthplace of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
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Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation

Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation

Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Goodwill bin find in Oklahoma City leads to return of 70-year-old diploma to New Mexico

Goodwill bin find in Oklahoma City leads to return of 70-year-old diploma to New Mexico

Goodwill bin find in Oklahoma City leads to return of 70-year-old diploma to New Mexico
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove