Paradise Valley Superintendent Fired After Investigation
The Paradise Valley Unified School District board voted unanimously to fire Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings for untruthfulness, incompetence, and unprofessional conduct.
Paradise Valley Superintendent Fired After Investigation
The Paradise Valley Unified School District board voted unanimously to fire Superintendent Dr. Todd Cummings for untruthfulness, incompetence, and unprofessional conduct.
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Education
Houston-Area Schools Reject State-Mandated Daily Prayer Periods
Several major Houston-area school districts, including Cy-Fair and Pearland, are rejecting a state law requiring them to vote on daily prayer periods, citing logistical nightmares.
Samuel Okoro
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Local News
Grand Forks Schools Face Backlash After $4.4M Budget Cuts
The Grand Forks School Board has approved $4.4 million in budget cuts, sparking community backlash over a process many felt lacked sufficient public input.
Hannah Wallace
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Education
Lourdes University to Permanently Close After 66 Years
Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio, will close permanently after the current academic year due to declining enrollment and mounting financial pressures.
Javier Delgado
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Law
School Faces Legal Threat Over Protest Punishments
A Nevada middle school faces a potential lawsuit after threatening students with extra punishment for political protesting, a move the ACLU calls a First Amendment violation.
Isaac Thornton
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Crime
Westfield High School Lockdown Ends Safely After Threat
A lockdown at Westfield High School ended safely on Tuesday after a written threat prompted an extensive, multi-agency police search that found no weapon.
Evelyn Reed
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Law
Oklahoma Rejects Jewish Charter School, Lawsuit Planned
Oklahoma's state charter school board has unanimously denied an application for a publicly funded Jewish virtual school, prompting an immediate vow of a federal lawsuit.
Marcus Thorne
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Education
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Houston-Area Schools Reject State-Mandated Daily Prayer Periods
Several major Houston-area school districts, including Cy-Fair and Pearland, are rejecting a state law requiring them to vote on daily prayer periods, citing logistical nightmares.
Javier Delgado•
Lourdes University to Permanently Close After 66 Years
Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio, will close permanently after the current academic year due to declining enrollment and mounting financial pressures.
Samuel Okoro•
Harvard Considers Cap on A Grades for Students
Harvard University is considering a new policy to cap A grades in courses, limiting the top mark to 20% of students plus four. This move aims to define an 'A' as a relative measure of distinction rath
Javier Delgado•
North Idaho College Restores Full Accreditation
North Idaho College has regained full accreditation from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ending a three-year 'show cause' sanction caused by governance issues. The decision mark
Local News
Show MoreGrand Forks Schools Face Backlash After $4.4M Budget Cuts
The Grand Forks School Board has approved $4.4 million in budget cuts, sparking community backlash over a process many felt lacked sufficient public input.
Alexandre Dubois•
Bitter Cold Grips Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania faces extreme cold with sub-zero wind chills, leading to widespread school delays and closures. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing by Tuesday.
Hannah Wallace•
Bakersfield Fog Disrupts Schools, Forces Schedule Changes
Persistent fog in Bakersfield is causing widespread school delays and closures, forcing parents to find last-minute childcare and prompting districts to adjust schedules to make up for lost learning t
Hannah Wallace•
Tillamook Schools Closed After Social Media Threat
Tillamook School District 9 canceled all classes for Thursday, February 5, due to a social media threat. Law enforcement is investigating the incident.
Hannah Wallace•
JCPS, Area Schools Close Due to Winter Weather
Jefferson County Public Schools and other districts in the Louisville area have canceled in-person classes for Wednesday, Feb. 4, due to overnight snow.
Politics
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Pentagon Ends All Military Programs with Harvard University
The Pentagon has severed all ties with Harvard University, ending military training and fellowship programs effective from the 2026-27 academic year.
Samuel Okoro•
UVU Protest Highlights Political Divide After Kirk Assassination
Utah Valley University students held a sit-in protesting DHS recruiters, an event underscoring deep campus divisions months after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Samuel Okoro•
Trump Seeks $1 Billion from Harvard University
Donald Trump's administration is suing Harvard University for $1 billion in damages, escalating a dispute over federal funding, campus diversity, and antisemitism concerns.
Samuel Okoro•
North Dakota Senate Rejects Universal Free School Meals Bill
The North Dakota Senate narrowly rejected a $65 million bill to provide universal free school meals, voting 24-22 against the measure during a special session.
Samuel Okoro•
North Dakota Advances Universal Free School Meal Bill
North Dakota lawmakers have advanced a $65 million bill to provide universal free breakfast and lunch for all students, marking a significant policy shift.
Sports
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Duke Coach Says Staff Punched in UNC Court Storm
Duke's head coach Jon Scheyer alleges his staff were assaulted by fans during a court storming after a loss to UNC, prompting an apology and a $50,000 fine.
David Miller•
Michigan High School Athletes Can Now Sign NIL Deals
The Michigan High School Athletic Association has approved new rules allowing student-athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness, effective immediately.
David Chen•
AHSAA Approves Historic Public-Private School Playoff Split
The Alabama High School Athletic Association has voted 13-2 to separate public and private schools for championship playoffs, a historic first in its 104-year history.
David Chen•
Nebraska High School Basketball Polls Announced
The latest Nebraska High School Basketball Coaches Polls for boys' and girls' teams have been released, reflecting performances through mid-January 2026. These weekly rankings, compiled by select coac
David Chen•
AHSAA Splits Public and Private Schools for Playoffs
The Alabama High School Athletic Association has voted to separate public and private schools for playoffs, sparking widespread concern over fairness and logistics.
Business
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China's Global Lending Reaches $2.2 Trillion, Report Shows
A new report from William & Mary's AidData lab reveals China's global lending and grants total a staggering $2.2 trillion, far exceeding previous estimates.
David Chen•
University of Utah Approves Private Equity Sports Partnership
The University of Utah's board of trustees has approved a pioneering partnership with private equity firm Otro Capital, potentially valued at over $500 million.
Nathan Pierce•
David Lloyd Unveils £15 Million Luxury Club in Berkshire
David Lloyd Clubs has opened a new £15 million luxury health and wellness facility in Shawford Park, Berkshire, creating over 80 jobs for the local community.
Ethan Wright•
Woman Earns Six Figures After Dropping Out of College
A 33-year-old single mother who dropped out of college now earns a six-figure salary after overcoming years of financial hardship and professional rejection.
Priya Singh•
St. Pete Preschool Closes Abruptly Under New Ownership
A St. Petersburg preschool closed its doors without warning Tuesday, leaving families without childcare and staff jobless just days before Thanksgiving.