Warren 8th Grader Wins Regional Spelling Bee, Heads to D.C.
Warren eighth-grader Genevieve Ramey won the 93rd Regional Spelling Bee in Youngstown and will now advance to the national competition in Washington D.C.
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Warren 8th Grader Wins Regional Spelling Bee, Heads to D.C.
Warren eighth-grader Genevieve Ramey won the 93rd Regional Spelling Bee in Youngstown and will now advance to the national competition in Washington D.C.
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Islamic Schools Excluded from Vouchers in Texas and Florida
Islamic schools in Texas and Florida face exclusion from state voucher programs over alleged ties to a Muslim advocacy group, sparking federal lawsuits and a debate on religious freedom.
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Sports
Pewamo-Westphalia Wins Division 3 Basketball Title
Pewamo-Westphalia won the Division 3 boys basketball title 61-57 over Arts & Technology Academy of Pontiac, despite Lewis Lovejoy's 41 points. Freeland secured the Division 2 title, defeating Hudsonvi
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Education
UMaine to Cut Spanish Master's, Suspend Science Degree
The University of Maine Faculty Senate has voted to eliminate a master's degree in teaching Spanish and suspend a medical lab sciences degree due to low enrollment.
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Pendleton County Schools Dismisses Coach Over Racist Messages
Pendleton County Schools has dismissed a volunteer coach after officials reviewed private social media messages containing racist and threatening language.
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Naperville D203 to Cut 38 Teachers Amid $12.4M Deficit
Naperville School District 203 plans to dismiss 38 teachers and will see 81 retirements as it confronts a significant $12.4 million budget deficit.
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UMaine to Cut Spanish Master's, Suspend Science Degree
The University of Maine Faculty Senate has voted to eliminate a master's degree in teaching Spanish and suspend a medical lab sciences degree due to low enrollment.
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Pendleton County Schools Dismisses Coach Over Racist Messages
Pendleton County Schools has dismissed a volunteer coach after officials reviewed private social media messages containing racist and threatening language.
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UofL Permanently Closes Rauch Planetarium After Pandemic
The University of Louisville has confirmed the permanent closure of its Rauch Planetarium and Gheens Science Hall, citing unsustainable financial losses.
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Ohio State Appoints Ravi Bellamkonda as New President
Ohio State University has named Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda as its new president following a swift appointment process that has drawn scrutiny from faculty.
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Show MoreNaperville D203 to Cut 38 Teachers Amid $12.4M Deficit
Naperville School District 203 plans to dismiss 38 teachers and will see 81 retirements as it confronts a significant $12.4 million budget deficit.
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Dover Middle School Evacuated Over Suspicious Backpack
Dover Area Middle School was evacuated Thursday after a suspicious backpack was found, one day after a separate bomb threat. The bag was later found to be harmless.
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WGU to Build Major National Headquarters in Salt Lake City
Western Governors University will build a new 1 million-square-foot national headquarters in downtown Salt Lake City, designed to house up to 5,000 employees.
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UC Berkeley Begins Work on City's Tallest Building
UC Berkeley has started construction on a 23-story student housing tower that will add over 1,600 beds and become the tallest building in the city.
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Oahu Faces Flooding Threat as Kona Low System Arrives
A powerful Kona Low system has arrived on Oahu, bringing heavy rain and raising official concerns for major flooding across the entire island by the weekend.
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Show MoreIslamic Schools Excluded from Vouchers in Texas and Florida
Islamic schools in Texas and Florida face exclusion from state voucher programs over alleged ties to a Muslim advocacy group, sparking federal lawsuits and a debate on religious freedom.
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NYC Pays Millions for Empty Preschools Amid Surging Demand
New York City is spending millions on over 25 fully-equipped preschools that sit empty, while thousands of families face a severe shortage of affordable childcare.
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Pentagon Severs Academic Ties With Top US Universities
The Pentagon has cut academic ties with nearly two dozen top universities and think tanks, including Yale and Princeton, citing ideological concerns.
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Iowa State SG Impeachment Dismissed Over Rights Violations
Iowa State University's Student Government Judicial Branch has dismissed impeachment proceedings against President Colby Brandt, citing violations of his constitutional rights.
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Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and North Carolina A&T alumnus, has died at 84. His legacy of activism, from Greensboro to the global stage, is remembered.
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Colorado School District Cited for Title IX Violations
A federal investigation has found Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado in violation of Title IX for its policies on gender identity in sports and facilities.
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Maine Father Sues School Over Pledge of Allegiance
A father in Falmouth, Maine, is suing the local high school, claiming it violates state law by not offering students a daily chance to say the Pledge of Allegiance.
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17 States Sue Trump Administration Over New College Data Rules
A coalition of 17 states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over new rules requiring colleges to report extensive race-based admissions data.
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Justice Department Official Faces Ethics Complaint
Senior Justice Department official Ed Martin faces disciplinary proceedings over a letter sent to Georgetown Law. He allegedly threatened not to hire students due to the school's DEI practices, leadin
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Court Overturns Columbia's Sanctions on Hamilton Hall Students
A New York Supreme Court has reversed Columbia University's sanctions against students involved in the 2024 Hamilton Hall occupation, calling them “arbitrary.”
Sports
Show MorePewamo-Westphalia Wins Division 3 Basketball Title
Pewamo-Westphalia won the Division 3 boys basketball title 61-57 over Arts & Technology Academy of Pontiac, despite Lewis Lovejoy's 41 points. Freeland secured the Division 2 title, defeating Hudsonvi
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History Made at MHSAA Wrestling Finals as New Legends Emerge
Plainwell's Madison Nieuwenhuis and Westland's Nakayla Dawson each won their fourth individual state titles, while Romeo's girls team secured the championship.
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New Mexico Coach's 41-Year Career Leads to National Honor
After 41 years at Eldorado High School, veteran basketball coach Roy Sanchez has been selected to coach in the prestigious McDonald’s All-American Games.
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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.
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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.