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US House backs resolution curbing Trump’s Iran war

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Taipei Times -414m ago General
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Dozens of Chicago school board candidates could get knocked off the ballot

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Chalkbeat New York 34m ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. More than half of the 51 people who filed to run for one of 21 seats on the Chicago Board of Education may not make it on the…
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This Was the Moment the COVID-19 Experts Betrayed Us

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Reason 35m ago policy
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Some tweets live in infamy. Six years ago this week, NPR shared a link on X (Twitter at the time) to an article by correspondent Bill Chappell: "Protesting Racism Versus Risking COVID-19." This was June 2, 2020, in the grips of the…
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France throws weight behind Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

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Middle East Eye 36m ago General
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France throws weight behind Israel-Lebanon ceasefire President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that France backs the ceasefire in Lebanon after the announcement of an agreement in Washington. The French head of state told reporters on a…
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CJ Roberts Agrees with AT&T and Verizon, But Rules For FCC

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Reason 55m ago policy
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I often describe Chief Justice Roberts's decisions as "blue plate specials." If you read the bottom line, it seems like the liberal side win, but the mechanics of the decision helps the conservatives in the long run. In other words, the…
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Climate finance for Mauritius needs good management: report finds gaps

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The Conversation Africa 57m ago policy
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Mauritius is a small African island where natural disasters like floods, cyclones and other extreme weather events have become frequent and intense. They are expected regularly. Rising sea levels, flash floods and tropical cyclones cause…
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Lebanon-Israel ceasefire plans in doubt following Hezbollah's rejection

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Middle East Eye 58m ago policy
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Lebanon-Israel ceasefire plans in doubt following Hezbollah's rejection Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/04/2026 - 14:27 Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejects the outcome of talks, describing direct negotiations with Israel as 'shameful'…
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Residents of Kenyan town hosting U.S. Ebola center oppose facility

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Africanews 59m ago policy
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Kenya's health minister said on Wednesday that the US-funded quarantine centre would proceed, days after deadly protests erupted over the project
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Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's new supreme leader lurking in the shadows

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Al-Monitor 1h ago General
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Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed after a career entirely out of the spotlight as a behind-the-scenes figure, faces the challenge of occupying a role incarnated by his father for most of the Islamic republic's existence.…
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PTI leaders once again barred from meeting Imran Khan at Adiala jail

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Dawn Pakistan 1h ago policy
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ISLAMABAD: PTI leaders on Thursday arrived at Adiala jail hoping to meet party founder Imran Khan but were once again denied permission to meet the former prime minister. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has allowed the incarcerated…
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MAHA moms test their influence in US glyphosate fight

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Al Jazeera English 1h ago policy
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'Make America Healthy Again' activists see legislative wins, White House disappointments and questions for the midterms.
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La última jugada de la IM para salvar los préstamos millonarios: descartó el plan Ciudad Vieja y redujo los montos de limpieza, calle y veredas

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El Observador Nacional 1h ago General
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El préstamo de saneamiento se aumentará de US$ 102 millones a US$ 130 para comenzar los trabajos de mitigación de inundaciones en la calle La Paz
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UN watchdog loses track of Iran's nuclear material after US-Israeli 2025 strikes

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India Today Education 1h ago General
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UN watchdog loses track of Iran's nuclear material after US-Israeli 2025 strikes
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Hong Kong signs 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan worth US$1.65 billion

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SCMP Hong Kong 1h ago policy
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Hong Kong has signed 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan worth US$1.65 billion during city leader John Lee Ka-chiu’s visit to Central Asia, which he hailed as a “successful” mission setting the stage for closer government and…
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Lawsuit Says a Memphis Police Task Force Waged a Harassment Campaign Against People Who Filmed Them

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Reason 1h ago policy
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In the four-second video clip from last December, an unmarked law enforcement truck with tinted windows rolls down a residential street in Memphis, Tennessee, and a voice says wryly over the truck's loudspeaker, "Good job, Hunter."…
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Is Iran's new supreme leader taking up the reins of power?

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Al-Monitor 2h ago policy
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Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since being appointed, his health condition is a mystery, and it's unclear how much power he wields. But over three months after his father and predecessor Ali Khamenei…
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Trump Says He will Nominate Todd Blanche as US Attorney General

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Asharq Al-Awsat (English) 2h ago General
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'Acts of revenge': Israel arrests Palestinian women footballers and students

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Middle East Eye 2h ago higher-ed
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'Acts of revenge': Israel arrests Palestinian women footballers and students Submitted by Fayha Shalash on Thu, 06/04/2026 - 14:31 Families say the arrests came without explanation amid a sharp rise in the detention of Palestinian women…
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STATEMENT: FFYF Executive Director Sarah Rittling on Proposed FY27 House Funding Levels for Child Care and Early Learning Programs

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First Five Years Fund 2h ago policy
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On June 4th, the House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee released its FY2027 funding proposal , including federal investments in child care and early learning programs. The House…
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Indian national arrested in scam to steal almost Rs 5 crore in gold from US woman

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India Today Education 2h ago General
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Indian national arrested in scam to steal almost Rs 5 crore in gold from US woman
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News Update! (04-06-2026)

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Gulf Times Education 2h ago General
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Quick update on the top stories... Education Above All celebrates 74 Afghan scholars' graduation from 27 US host institutions. Shura Council participates in global conference of women parliamentarians in Belgrade.
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News Update! (04-06-2026)

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Gulf Times Qatar 2h ago General
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Quick update on the top stories... Education Above All celebrates 74 Afghan scholars' graduation from 27 US host institutions. Shura Council participates in global conference of women parliamentarians in Belgrade.
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Iranian press review: Iran’s inaction over Israel’s war in Lebanon questioned by critics

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Middle East Eye 2h ago General
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Iranian press review: Iran’s inaction over Israel’s war in Lebanon questioned by critics Iran ’s inaction over Israel ’s escalating war on Lebanon has drawn criticism from figures within the Iranian establishment. Iran had made ending…
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Will the Supreme Court Review Judge Newman's Stealth Impeachment?

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Reason 2h ago higher-ed
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Judge Newman has been "temporarily" suspended from case assignments in the Federal Circuit by her fellow judges. She has filed a cert petition with the Supreme Court. Her "stealth impeachment" raises significant issues worthy of Supreme…
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Lebanese PM says army to start deploying in 'pilot zones' in south

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Middle East Eye 2h ago policy
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Lebanese PM says army to start deploying in 'pilot zones' in south Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has said that the army would begin deploying in "pilot zones" in the country's south, a day after Israel and Lebanon agreed in…
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Rwanda: Five Rwandans On Pilot Course in Us Make Their First Flight

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AllAfrica Education 2h ago higher-ed
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[New Times] Five Rwandan students at Kent State University in United States, on Wednesday June 3, had their first training flight.
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Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup

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Al Jazeera English 2h ago General
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Iran national players Saeid Ezatolahi and Mohammad Ghorbani talk about how war is overshadowing a World Cup dream.
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Lebanon’s rulers have surrendered the country to colonialism - this is not peace

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Middle East Eye 3h ago policy
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Lebanon’s rulers have surrendered the country to colonialism - this is not peace Submitted by Amal Saad on Tue, 06/02/2026 - 16:06 In its defeatist worldview, the government now addresses Hezbollah through whatever terms are dictated by…
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Ruto in South Africa: Refusing US request for Ebola centre is inhuman

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Daily Nation Kenya 3h ago General
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Ruto doubles down Ebola quarantine facility during South Africa visit.
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Why is a US Ebola facility in Kenya sparking protests?

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Al Jazeera English 3h ago General
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The plan has drawn backlash from Kenyans as well as the country's union of healthcare workers.
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Hezbollah rejects US-backed ceasefire as Israel launches new attacks on Lebanon

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India Today Education 3h ago General
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Hezbollah rejects US-backed ceasefire as Israel launches new attacks on Lebanon
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How Do You Define 'Ceasefire'?

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Reason 3h ago policy
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Iran said Lebanon had to be included if anyone wanted any hope of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, so Israel and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire. But Hezbollah—which acts independently of the Lebanese government and is not entwined with it the way…
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Rights group sues South African government over US arms exports

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Al Jazeera English 3h ago policy
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Case challenges permits approved by South Africa’s arms control body, citing compliance failures and oversight gaps.
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If Judge Ross's "Improper Sexual Activity" "Greatly Damage[s] [Her] Credibility as a Judge," Does That Satisfy the Standard for Impeachment?

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Reason 3h ago policy
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The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council may have thought Judge Eleanor Ross's apology was sufficient to keep the reprimand private, but those not wearing a robe continue to see a problem. Representative Jordan of the House Judiciary…
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What’s in new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal — and what’s missing?

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Al-Monitor 3h ago General
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Hezbollah’s insistence on continuing to fight off Israeli attacks, along with Israel’s ongoing airstrikes in Lebanon, could threaten the implementation of the latest US-brokered ceasefire.
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First US screwworm case in 60 years: Should America be worried?

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Al Jazeera English 4h ago General
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The US Department of Agriculture says New World screwworm has been detected in a Texas calf.
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DAAM, QFA sign funding agreement to support the Qatari fans delegation

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Gulf Times Education 4h ago General
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The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Qatar Football Association (QFA) to support the Qatari Fans Delegation Program, aimed at backing the national team during the FIFA World Cup 2026.Under…
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DAAM, QFA sign funding agreement to support the Qatari fans delegation

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Gulf Times Qatar 4h ago General
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The Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) has signed a funding agreement with the Qatar Football Association (QFA) to support the Qatari Fans Delegation Program, aimed at backing the national team during the FIFA World Cup 2026.Under…
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Iranian press review: Iran’s inaction over Israel’s war in Lebanon questioned by critics

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Middle East Eye 4h ago General
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Iranian press review: Iran’s inaction over Israel’s war in Lebanon questioned by critics Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 06/04/2026 - 12:03 Meanwhile, a man receives a harsh sentence for anti-establishment protest footage, a writer…
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La experiencia extrema que crece en la Patagonia: volar en parapente frente a la cordillera nevada

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La Nación Sociedad 4h ago General
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ESQUEL.— Desde arriba, esta ciudad parece otra. La laguna La Zeta se transforma en un espejo azul rodeado de bosque andino, la laguna Willmanco aparece entre montañas y hacia el oeste la cordillera nevada domina completamente el horizonte…
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Singapore assessing impact as US proposes 12.5% tariffs over forced labour probe

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CNA Singapore 4h ago General
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The proposed tariff would cover about one-third of Singapore’s domestic exports to the US, says the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
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Vast astronaut mission kicks off commercial race to replace ISS

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Dawn Pakistan 4h ago General
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The race to replace the ageing International Space Station (ISS) is heating up after US company Vast announced a mission to fly an astronaut to its planned Haven-1 station next year. If the repeatedly delayed Haven-1 is launched into orbit…
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Trump condemns 'unpatriotic' US House vote to end war on Iran

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Middle East Eye 4h ago policy
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Trump condemns 'unpatriotic' US House vote to end war on Iran President Donald Trump condemned a vote in the US House seeking to order the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war, suggesting the "unpatriotic" move disrupted…
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Philadelphia plans to close 17 neighborhood public schools – here’s what went wrong when it shuttered 30 schools in 2013

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The Conversation US Education 4h ago higher-ed
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The former Anna Howard Shaw Middle School in Southwest Philadelphia became Hardy Williams Elementary, a K-6 charter school, in 2015. Julio C. Vega , CC BY-NC-SA The Philadelphia School Board voted in May 2026 to close 17 of its 218…
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Visitors get sneak preview of Obama Presidential Centre

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Africanews 5h ago General
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The campus in Chicago opens officially on 19 June, coinciding with Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US.
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Court Reverses Child Porn Convictions, Finding Material Was Non-Lewd Family Photos and Videos

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Reason 5h ago policy
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From People v. Nichols , decided Tuesday by Justice Mark Clarke, joined by Justices John Barberis and Barry Vaughan: [The] charges [in this case] were predicated on photographs and videos of the defendant's minor daughters taken between…
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Why MPs beat a hasty retreat on US Ebola Centre

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Daily Nation Kenya 5h ago General
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Having ratified and later renewed the agreement, MPs now question 'US attitude'.
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Sudan peace: the shadow of the al-Bashir regime looms over talks

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The Conversation Africa 5h ago policy
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Three years into the civil war in Sudan that began on 15 April 2023, a coalition of civilian, political and armed factions has launched a new peace initiative . Announced in the Kenyan capital Nairobi in May 2026, the roadmap seeks to end…
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Ebola: Controversial U.S.-backed quarantine center in Kenya starts

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Africanews 5h ago policy
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Kenya's health minister said on Wednesday that the US-funded quarantine centre would proceed, days after deadly protests erupted over the project
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In Pictures: Activists appear at former vigil site despite heavy police presence on Tiananmen crackdown anniversary

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HKFP 5h ago policy
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Activists have appeared in Causeway Bay, defying a heavy police deployment at and around the former site of Hong Kong’s commemorative Tiananmen crackdown vigils. Hong Kong police set up a roadblock in Causeway Bay on June 4, 2026, the 37th…
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Lebanon president says Wednesday's deal 'last chance' for comprehensive truce

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Middle East Eye 5h ago General
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Lebanon president says Wednesday's deal 'last chance' for comprehensive truce Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that an agreement on implementing a ceasefire announced in Washington after talks with Israel was the "last chance" to reach…
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IRGC commander says Israel must withdraw to pre-war positions in Lebanon

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Middle East Eye 5h ago General
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IRGC commander says Israel must withdraw to pre-war positions in Lebanon The head of the Quds Force, the foreign arm of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said that Israel must pull back from its current front lines in…
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Fue masiva la marcha contra la violencia de género en el Congreso; Milei defendió el retiro del pliego de Michelli

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La Nación Sociedad 5h ago General
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Fue masiva la marcha contra la violencia de género en el Congreso . La movilización convocada por el colectivo Ni Una Menos, volvió a colmar la Plaza del Congreso y se replicó en distintas ciudades del país. La marcha tuvo lugar a días del…
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20 flights so far: US experts arrive at Kenya Ebola facility despite court order, protests

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Daily Nation Kenya 5h ago General
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US diplomatic cable says President Ruto might have underestimated domestic opposition to the plan.
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Nvidia CEO mounts charm push in South Korea with TV talk show, baseball appearances

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Dawn Pakistan 6h ago policy
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When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang makes his second visit to South Korea in just seven months this week, it won’t be only to meet top memory chip and robotics executives, but to throw the first pitch at a baseball game and appear on a TV talk…
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CNA Explains: What the US forced labour probe means for global trading partners

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CNA Singapore 6h ago General
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Dozens of economies, including Singapore, could face a new 12.5 per cent levy if the proposed tariffs are implemented.
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‘Grossly unfair’: Meta slams Australia’s bid to make platforms pay for news

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Al Jazeera English 6h ago General
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Facebook parent company says proposals violate Australia's commitments under its free trade agreement with the US.
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US proposes forced-labor tariffs on 60 economies, with Brazil and China facing 12.5%

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MercoPress 6h ago policy
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The US government proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on 60 economies —59 countries and the 27-nation European Union— for failing to ban or effectively enforce the prohibition on imports of goods made with forced labor. The measure, announced…
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Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Mideast war

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Al-Monitor 6h ago policy
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Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in negotiations on ending the conflict. Ayatollah Mojtaba…
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Iran leader says dealt enemies 'decisive blow' in Middle East war

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Al-Monitor 6h ago policy
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Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in negotiations on ending the conflict. Ayatollah Mojtaba…
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Lula pushes back on US tariffs, says Brazil is the one running a trade deficit

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MercoPress 6h ago policy
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday rejected the US government's argument that Brazil engages in "unreasonable" practices in the bilateral relationship, arguing that it is Washington that runs a trade surplus with his…
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Satellite imagery appears to show damage at US air base in Kuwait after Iranian attack

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Middle East Eye 6h ago General
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Satellite imagery appears to show damage at US air base in Kuwait after Iranian attack Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/04/2026 - 09:40 Images appear to contradict US claims that they intercepted all Iranian missiles fired at the Gulf…
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Left Behind: How school buses disadvantage NYC students with disabilities

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Chalkbeat 7h ago General
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Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Constant delays. No-shows. Missed class. Roughly 145,000 New York City students, 43% of whom have…
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Iran's supreme leader says adversaries using 'hybrid warfare' aimed at weakening resilience

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Dawn Pakistan 7h ago General
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday that his country’s adversaries were using “hybrid warfare”, aimed at weakening people’s resilience, after receiving a “decisive blow”. Mojtaba, who has not appeared publicly…
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Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.

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Chalkbeat 7h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In examining post-pandemic learning loss, officials at Leadership Preparatory Charter School came to a…
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Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.

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Chalkbeat Detroit 7h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In examining post-pandemic learning loss, officials at Leadership Preparatory Charter School came to a…
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Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.

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Chalkbeat New York 7h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In examining post-pandemic learning loss, officials at Leadership Preparatory Charter School came to a…
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Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.

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Chalkbeat Chicago 7h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In examining post-pandemic learning loss, officials at Leadership Preparatory Charter School came to a…
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Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.

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Chalkbeat Philadelphia 7h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In examining post-pandemic learning loss, officials at Leadership Preparatory Charter School came to a…
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Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.

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Chalkbeat Indiana 7h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In examining post-pandemic learning loss, officials at Leadership Preparatory Charter School came to a…
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Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.

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Chalkbeat Tennessee 7h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In examining post-pandemic learning loss, officials at Leadership Preparatory Charter School came to a…
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Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.

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Chalkbeat Newark 7h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In examining post-pandemic learning loss, officials at Leadership Preparatory Charter School came to a…
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Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.

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Chalkbeat Colorado 7h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. In examining post-pandemic learning loss, officials at Leadership Preparatory Charter School came to a…
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Superior courts should issue directions to high courts for swiftly deciding pending cases sparingly, FCC rules

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Dawn Pakistan 7h ago policy
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ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) on Thursday ruled that directions to the high courts for expeditious decisions in pending matters by superior courts should be issued sparingly and couched in appropriate words. The…
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Israel and Lebanon agree on ceasefire framework in US-led talks

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Al Jazeera English 7h ago General
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The US announced an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire framework, but Hezbollah's absence leaves questions over enforcement.
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US House votes to end Trump’s Iran war: Does it matter?

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Al Jazeera English 7h ago policy
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Four Republicans join Democrats in rare rebuke of president. But Congress still far from able to stop further attacks.
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“Duaal leren moet altijd een positieve keuze zijn”

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Klasse Vlaanderen 7h ago policy
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Een directeur met een hart voor duaal leren, trajectbegeleiders met een agenda vol werkbezoeken en leerlingen die de handen uit de mouwen steken. Duaal leren is geen half werk in De Wijnpers Leuven, dat bewijzen trajectbegeleider Niel en…
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Lebanon president says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval

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Middle East Eye 7h ago General
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Lebanon president says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local media on Thursday that a US-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could…
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US top diplomat’s Tiananmen comments ‘smear’ China, Beijing says

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HKFP 7h ago policy
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China accused the United States on Thursday of distorting facts and smearing its political system, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio said censorship could not “erase” the memory of Beijing’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. US Secretary of…
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What If School Offered More? The Case for Community Schools

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Getting Smart 7h ago research
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By: Kevin Dahill-Fuchel Children spend only 20 percent of their time in school between kindergarten and 12th grade. One-fifth of the day. Everything educators are asked to accomplish, academic growth, social development, and taught skills…
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‘Free birth’ couple confirmed as parents of infant boy after DNA tests – reports

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HKFP 8h ago policy
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A local couple arrested on suspicion of child neglect has been confirmed as the biological parents of an infant born with no medical records, according to local media. A Hong Kong couple arrested on June 2, 2026, on suspicion of child…
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Senators demand answers over closed Office of English Language Acquisition

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K-12 Dive 8h ago policy
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The U.S. Department of Education shuttered the office last month to "ensure better alignment of programs" for English learners.
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Qatar seeks to go beyond debut

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Gulf Times Education 8h ago General
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The Qatari national team enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, with ambitions of leaving a mark that goes beyond the limits of its historic first debut in the previous…
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Qatar seeks to go beyond debut

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Gulf Times Qatar 8h ago General
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The Qatari national team enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, with ambitions of leaving a mark that goes beyond the limits of its historic first debut in the previous…
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Iran's Khamenei Says US, Israel Aim to Sow 'Division' after War Defeat

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Asharq Al-Awsat (English) 8h ago General
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Malaysia poised to deepen food security, innovation ties with Chile after Asean business summit

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Malay Mail Education 8h ago policy
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Chile is looking to deepen cooperation with Malaysia in food security, innovation and sustainable development, following the Chile-Asean Business Summit 2026 held recently in Bangkok, Thailand. Organised by ProChile,…
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Video: US House of Representatives votes to block further war on Iran

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Al Jazeera English 8h ago General
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Republican-led US House of Representatives passed a resolution to halt any further push of the war on Iran.
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FO rejects reports of Dar sharing information on Iran's nuclear programme during meeting with Rubio

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Dawn Pakistan 8h ago policy
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The Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday refuted reports that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar shared any information regarding Iran’s nuclear programme during a meeting with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Dar…
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Hoe thuiszitter Gitte weer de weg naar school vond

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Klasse Vlaanderen 8h ago policy
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Een jaar lang lukte het thuiszitter Gitte niet om naar school te gaan. Stapje voor stapje hesen leerlingenbegeleider Sylvie en haar team Gitte weer aan boord. “We zien geregeld leerlingen voor wie school een drempel vormt, maar dit was…
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Brunson scores 30 as Knicks upset Spurs in NBA Finals opener

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Al Jazeera English 8h ago General
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Led by Jalen Brunson, the New York Knicks steal a road win against the San Antonio Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals.
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Korean, US Marine chiefs discuss expanding military cooperation, joint drills

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Korea Times Southkorea 9h ago General
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The chiefs of the Korean and U.S. Marine Corps have discussed ways to expand military cooperation and joint drills in a bid to strengthen their combined defense readiness posture, officials said Thursday. Lt. Gen. Ju Il-suk held talks with…
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Brickbat: A Friend on the Inside

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Reason 9h ago General
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A federal judge sentenced former New York Police Department Detective Saul Arismendy De La Cruz to six years and three months in prison for helping a robbery crew that targeted Asian-American small business owners. De La Cruz took bribes…
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Hoe sterk is jouw huiswerk? Kijk 4 keer kritisch

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Klasse Vlaanderen 9h ago policy
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Met deze 4 reflectiekaartjes kijk je kritisch naar je huiswerk. Ontdek valkuilen én kansen om je huiswerk te versterken, in je eentje of samen met collega’s. Huiswerk is niet altijd bruiswerk. Integendeel: huiswerk geeft leerlingen vaak…
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Israel kills nine Palestinians in overnight Gaza bombardment

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Middle East Eye 9h ago policy
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Israel kills nine Palestinians in overnight Gaza bombardment Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/04/2026 - 08:33 One girl survives a strike that wiped out her entire family A Palestinian boy looks at the rubble of residential buildings and a…
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Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire

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Al Jazeera English 9h ago General
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Deal is made through US-brokered talks in Washington, DC, that did not include Hezbollah.
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Johari disputes US ‘excess capacity’ claim, says concerns may stem from third-country imports

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Malay Mail Education 9h ago policy
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani today disputed a United States claim that Malaysian manufacturers have excess production capacity, suggesting the concern may instead be linked to…
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Johari says USTR's excess capacity claim may stem from third party imports

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Malay Mail Education 9h ago General
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The US Trade Representative’s (USTR) claim of excess capacity against Malaysia may have stemmed from imports from other countries, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said today as Putrajaya insists Malaysian manufacturers…
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The war after withdrawal: Pakistan, the Taliban and the return of transnational terrorism

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Dawn Pakistan 9h ago policy
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For over two decades, Pakistan has been locked in a war, not of its choosing but one that it cannot escape. Long after the withdrawal of Western forces from Afghanistan in August 2021, Pakistan continues to absorb the strategic shockwaves…
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From poplars to pistachios, Afghans rediscover the value of trees

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Dawn Pakistan 10h ago higher-ed
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Under the shade of recently planted poplars in Afghanistan, village leader Ghulam Ali Poya is proud to see residents rediscover the value of trees after years of wartime deforestation. “There were forests of pistachio trees,” he told AFP ,…
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What the US-Israel war on Iran will not change in the Middle East

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Al Jazeera English 10h ago General
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The war may redraw alliances and shift balances of power, but geography, Palestine and political identity will endure.
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Israel's ceasefire with Lebanon 'serious mistake', far-right minister Ben Gvir says

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Middle East Eye 10h ago policy
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Israel's ceasefire with Lebanon 'serious mistake', far-right minister Ben Gvir says Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has criticised recent ceasefire efforts with Lebanon held in Wshingotn. "The ceasefire with Lebanon is a…
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Washington announces ceasefire agreement between Israel, Lebanon

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Gulf Times Education 10h ago General
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The US announced that Israel and Lebanon had reached a ceasefire agreement, following the conclusion of the second and final day of the fourth round of negotiations between the two sides in Washington.The US State Department said in a…
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Washington announces ceasefire agreement between Israel, Lebanon

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Gulf Times Qatar 10h ago General
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The US announced that Israel and Lebanon had reached a ceasefire agreement, following the conclusion of the second and final day of the fourth round of negotiations between the two sides in Washington.The US State Department said in a…
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Irishman who died on hunger strike during War of Independence honoured in US birthplace

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Irish Times News 10h ago General
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Joe Murphy, from Pouladuff on Cork’s southside, died on October 25th, 1920.
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Morning update

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Middle East Eye 10h ago policy
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Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, A number of Israeli attacks have already been reported in Lebanon, despite ongoing truce talks in Washington. Earlier, Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire but said it…
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US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall

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Hurriyet Daily News 11h ago General
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The U.S. House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran — a symbolic move that deals a political blow to President Donald Trump as efforts to find a deal with Tehran stagnate.
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Canadian Government Endorses Plan to Move Whales from Shuttered Park to US, Spain

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Asharq Al-Awsat (English) 11h ago policy
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Zahid: BN to name Johor candidates a week before nomination day

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Malay Mail Education 11h ago policy
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PUTRAJAYA, June 4 — Barisan Nasional (BN) will finalise the list of candidates for the 56 Johor State Legislative Assembly seats in the near future before announcing them a week before nomination day, said its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad…
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US House of Representatives approves resolution to end war with Iran

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Gulf Times Education 11h ago General
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The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for an end to the war with Iran, a move representing a political setback for President Donald Trump, who ordered military operations against Iran on February 28. Introduced by…
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US House of Representatives approves resolution to end war with Iran

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Gulf Times Qatar 11h ago General
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The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for an end to the war with Iran, a move representing a political setback for President Donald Trump, who ordered military operations against Iran on February 28. Introduced by…
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Türkiye's national team holds first training session in Florida ahead of World Cup

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Hurriyet Daily News 11h ago General
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Türkiye's national football team began their World Cup preparations Wednesday with their first training session at the Florida Blue Training Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Indian charged in US car crash that killed his pregnant partner, fears deportation

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India Today Education 11h ago General
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Indian charged in US car crash that killed his pregnant partner, fears deportation
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Haryana govt partners with Global Schools Group to bring world class education, generate 2000 jobs

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Hindustan Times Education 11h ago General
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Through this investment, Global Schools Group plans to establish and expand K-12 educational institutions across key locations in Haryana and create 2000 jobs.
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Israel strikes car in Nabatieh despite ceasefire discussions

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Middle East Eye 12h ago General
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Israel strikes car in Nabatieh despite ceasefire discussions An Israeli drone has targeted a car between the towns of Kfar Kila and Zefta Nabatieh, south Lebanon, according to the National News Agency. The attack comes despite an earlier…
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Indonesia’s rupiah falls to record low against US dollar

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Al Jazeera English 12h ago General
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Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies.
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Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire

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Dawn Pakistan 12h ago policy
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Israel and Lebanon agreed on Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a “complete cessation” of fire by Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington. The two sides, which do not have formal…
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Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire

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Al-Monitor 13h ago General
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Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington. The two sides, which do not…
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Hezbollah chief rejects truce, demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

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Al-Monitor 13h ago General
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Hezbollah's chief on Thursday rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding instead a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal as he threatened northern Israel with new attacks. Naim Qassem's…
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Tinubu Felicitates Jimoh Ibrahim on Election as Chair of UN Budget and Administration Committee

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ThisDay Education 13h ago higher-ed
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• Envoy to serve as keynote speaker at anniversary conference at Harvard University today Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, on…
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Israel's Smotrich rejects future Palestinian state

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Middle East Eye 13h ago policy
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Israel's Smotrich rejects future Palestinian state Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls an end to the Oslo Accords and rejected the prospect of a future Palestinian state. "And indeed, in this term, in my role at the Defense…
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MPs reject US Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Airbase

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Daily Nation Kenya 13h ago General
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Johari: US 10pc tariff on Malaysian exports temporary, to be reviewed after 150 days

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Malay Mail Education 13h ago policy
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The current 10 per cent tariff imposed by the United States on Malaysian exports is only a temporary measure and will expire after 150 days, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.…
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The embrace of Nessus

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Dawn Pakistan 13h ago higher-ed
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THEY all look the same and for good reason. Every budget over the past 10 years (and more) is pretty much the same with minor differences usually in the gimmickry being advanced in the name of a ‘revenue plan’. And it will be no different…
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Knicks se quedan con el Juego 1 de las Finales de la NBA

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Reforma 13h ago General
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Con 30 puntos de Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks ganó el primer partido de las Finales de la NBA a San Antonio Spurs con marcador de 105-95.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX eyes $1.77tn valuation ahead of historic IPO

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Al Jazeera English 14h ago General
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Texas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately $75bn.
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Court denies suspension of exit ban against US scholar under probe for defaming Lee

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Korea Times Southkorea 14h ago higher-ed
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A Seoul court on Thursday rejected a request for a suspension of an exit ban against Morse Tan, a Korean American scholar accused of defaming President Lee Jae Myung, legal sources said. The Seoul Administrative Court rejected Tan's…
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BUDGET 2026-27: Analysis: Can remittance fairy-tale weather Mideast storm?

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Dawn Pakistan 14h ago policy
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THIS graph shows personal remittances as a percentage of Pakistan’s GDP since the late 1970s.—Source: World Bank, SBP data • Ex-finance minister Hafeez Pasha says foreign inflows could encourage disproportionate investment in real-estate •…
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Court denies suspension of exit ban against US scholar under probe for defaming Lee

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Korea Herald National 14h ago General
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A Seoul court on Thursday rejected a request for a suspension of an exit ban against Morse Tan, a Korean American scholar accused of defaming President Lee Jae Myung, legal sources said. The Seoul Administrative Court rejected Tan's…
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Lawyers can’t be suspended for arguing cases during strike: FCC

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Dawn Pakistan 14h ago research
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• Criticises practice of frequent strike calls; terms them ‘illegal’ and violative of litigants’ rights • Dismisses Peshawar bar appeal; holds that everyone has right to counsel of choice ISLAMABAD: In a landmark judgement on an appeal…
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Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu’s Gaza plan

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Al Jazeera English 15h ago policy
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House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan.
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US House passes resolution calling for end to war on Iran, rebuking Trump

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Dawn Pakistan 15h ago policy
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The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old…
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Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire

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Al-Monitor 16h ago General
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Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington. The two sides, which do not…
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Cheaper fuel this week: RON97 down 30 sen, diesel falls 20 sen

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Malay Mail Education 16h ago policy
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 — The retail prices of RON97 and unsubsidised RON95 petrol in Peninsular Malaysia will decrease by 30 sen and 20 sen to RM4.35 and RM3.72 per litre respectively, from June 4 to 10. In a statement yesterday, the…
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Trump considers ending ceasefire with Iran if American troops killed: Report

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Middle East Eye 16h ago policy
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Trump considers ending ceasefire with Iran if American troops killed: Report US President Donald Trump has told aides privately that he would consider putting an end to a truce deal with Iran if it killed American troops, the Wall Street…
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What should we do with Craig Silvey’s books?

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Education Review AU 16h ago higher-ed
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Australian author Craig Silvey, known for his bestselling books Jasper Jones , Honeybee and Runt , has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material. Two further charges were dropped, including allegations he…
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Taiwan on US forced labor tariff list

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Taipei Times 17h ago General
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US supports ‘status quo’ in Strait: Rubio

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Taipei Times 17h ago General
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Quanta Cloud to expand in US as AI sector grows

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Taipei Times 17h ago General
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Donovan’s Deep Dives: Memo to the US: don’t be fooled by Cheng’s ‘peace’ pitch

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Taipei Times 17h ago General
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Iran war live: Tensions simmer after latest US-Iran clashes in Gulf

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Al Jazeera English 17h ago General
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Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that 3,516 people have now been killed by Israeli attacks on the country since March.
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Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire implementation after US-brokered talks

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India Today Education 17h ago General
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Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire implementation after US-brokered talks
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“Ninguna otra medida”: el atajo diplomático con el que la OMS cerró la salida de la Argentina de ese organismo

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La Nación Sociedad 17h ago General
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La salida argentina de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) terminó de formalizarse . Pero fue a medias, con ambas partes satisfechas. Entre las más de 33 decisiones adoptadas durante la reciente 79° Asamblea Mundial de la Salud, en…
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Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a ceasefire

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Middle East Eye 17h ago General
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Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a ceasefire In a joint statement, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah. After US-led talks in Washington, the…
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Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire

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Al-Monitor 17h ago General
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June 3 (Reuters) - Lebanon and Israel have agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire, according to a joint statement with the United States released by the State Department on Wednesday following negotiations in Washington. The ceasefire…
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US House backs bid to block Trump from continuing Iran war

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India Today Education 17h ago General
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US House backs bid to block Trump from continuing Iran war
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Santa Cruz: policías acuartelados, petroleros despedidos y una deuda de US$ 600 millones en la provincia que más acompañó a Milei

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Página/12 Sociedad 18h ago General
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uno de los gobernadores que más lo acompañó en el Congreso, enfrenta una provincia atravesada por conflictos salariales, despidos y ahora una rebelión policial.
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Trump reiterates demand for Iran’s enriched uranium

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Middle East Eye 18h ago General
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Trump reiterates demand for Iran’s enriched uranium US President Donald Trump has again insisted that Washington wants control of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium. Asked about the issue during remarks in the Oval Office, Trump…
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El empresario Marcelo Porcel, acusado de abuso sexual infantil, ya usa tobillera electrónica

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Página/12 Sociedad 18h ago General
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acusado de abuso sexual infantil, ya usa tobillera electrónica.
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Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lighthiser v. Trump Kids' Climate Suit

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Reason 18h ago policy
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Yesterday, a unanimous panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of Lighthiser v. Trump , the latest in a series of lawsuits filed on behalf of youth plaintiffs alleging that the federal government's…
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Newark’s charter schools are seeing fewer students. Where are they going?

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Chalkbeat 18h ago research
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Newark’s free newsletter to get the latest news about the city’s public school system delivered to your inbox. After years of growth, Newark’s charter school enrollment is slowing down this school year, raising…
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US House of Representatives passes war powers resolution in rebuke to Trump

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Al Jazeera English 18h ago policy
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Four Republicans allied with Democrats to pass bill to rein in Trump, though it is likely to face a presidential veto.
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Who is Adam Hamawy? Doctor who served in Gaza is on the path to US Congress

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Al Jazeera English 19h ago policy
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Hamawy's victory in New Jersey likely to make him a rare US Congress member with firsthand experience in besieged Gaza.
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen once deal is signed

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Middle East Eye 19h ago policy
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz will reopen once deal is signed US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen “immediately upon signing” an agreement with Tehran. Speaking to reporters, Trump said he was seeking to separate…
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Trump confirms he called Netanyahu 'crazy' over the phone, but insists they're still getting along

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TheJournal.ie 19h ago General
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‘I still like Bibi a lot,’ Trump told the New York Post in an interview.
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Grønland reagerer på markant udtalelse fra USA's udenrigsminister

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DR Indland Denmark 19h ago General
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'Grønlands fremtid besluttes af os i Grønland. Sådan har det været, sådan er det, og sådan vil det også være i fremtiden', skriver Múte B. Egede på Facebook.
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US House backs resolution curbing Trump Iran war powers

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Al-Monitor 19h ago policy
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WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday backed a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress, reflecting growing congressional concern, even among…
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Iran says it hit US naval vessel, as it resumes talks with Washington

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Middle East Eye 19h ago policy
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Iran says it hit US naval vessel, as it resumes talks with Washington Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 06/03/2026 - 19:14 Iranian strikes in response to US attacks killed one person and injured dozens on Wednesday People hold Hezbollah flags…
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Education Above All celebrates 74 Afghan scholars' graduation from 27 US host institutions

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Gulf Times Education 20h ago higher-ed
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Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, with the support of its strategic partner, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), celebrated the graduation of 74 Afghan students supported by the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project at a ceremony on…
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Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, as truce talks stall

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Gulf Times Education 20h ago policy
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Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza ​yesterday, health officials ‌said, and Hamas said ending such ‌attacks was crucial to ⁠further talks ‌on safeguarding a US-brokered ceasefire. Medics said one ‌Palestinian was killed in an…
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Ukraine pushed Russia back in May for second month running

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Gulf Times Education 20h ago research
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Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) showed. Ukraine’s army gained a net 282 sq km over the month,…
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Education Above All celebrates 74 Afghan scholars' graduation from 27 US host institutions

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Gulf Times Qatar 20h ago higher-ed
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Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, with the support of its strategic partner, the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), celebrated the graduation of 74 Afghan students supported by the Qatar Scholarship for Afghans Project at a ceremony on…
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Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, as truce talks stall

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Gulf Times Qatar 20h ago policy
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Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza ​yesterday, health officials ‌said, and Hamas said ending such ‌attacks was crucial to ⁠further talks ‌on safeguarding a US-brokered ceasefire. Medics said one ‌Palestinian was killed in an…
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Ukraine pushed Russia back in May for second month running

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Gulf Times Qatar 20h ago research
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Ukraine recaptured more territory than it lost to Russian forces in May for the second straight month, AFP analysis of data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) showed. Ukraine’s army gained a net 282 sq km over the month,…
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Power imbalance at play in Kenya-US Ebola deal

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Daily Nation Kenya 20h ago General
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Can the US agree to host such a facility for their neighbouring countries?
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Iranian foreign minister says contact with US not cut off

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Middle East Eye 20h ago policy
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Iranian foreign minister says contact with US not cut off Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says communication with the United States has not been cut off, but negotiations have yet to make any progress. Speaking to Lebanon’s Al…
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FCC announces ‘top-to-bottom’ review of E-Rate

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K-12 Dive 20h ago General
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Chairman Brendan Carr cited increased screentime for kids and state efforts to limit devices in class as impetus for potential reform.
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FCC announces ‘top-to-bottom’ review of E-Rate

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K-12 Dive Technology 20h ago policy
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission announced Wednesday that it is conducting a "top-to-bottom" evaluation of its $3 billion annual E-Rate program that supports internet access for schools and libraries. The FCC is considering…
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Why switching Philadelphia to an elected school board would be very complicated

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Chalkbeat 20h ago higher-ed
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with news on the city’s public school system. Furious over the Philadelphia Board of Education’s vote to close several schools, City Council Education Committee Chair Isaiah…
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Education Department faces new lawsuit over cancelled professional development grants

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K-12 Dive 20h ago General
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Plaintiffs say the rescission of 28 grants last year with little notice "destabilized" teacher pipelines in at least 12 states.
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White House Launches New AI Security Framework

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Campus Technology 20h ago policy
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President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order aimed at maintaining United States AI leadership while addressing the security risks posed by increasingly powerful AI systems.
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Does Israel have nukes? ‘Most of the world assesses they do,’ says Rubio

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Al Jazeera English 20h ago policy
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US secretary of state dodges question at congressional hearing on Washington's position on Israel's nuclear programme.
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Slush Fund, We Hardly Knew Ye

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Reason 20h ago General
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Blanche: "We are not moving forward with the Fund. Period" Rep. Meng: "Not moving forward ever?" Blanche: "Correct." So there you go. That's good news, of course; the Fund was an outrage, the Settlement Agreement setting it up was…
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US rejects Iranian claim its missile interceptor damaged Kuwait airport

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Middle East Eye 20h ago General
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US rejects Iranian claim its missile interceptor damaged Kuwait airport US Central Command has rejected an Iranian claim that damage to part of Kuwait International Airport’s passenger terminal was caused by a malfunctioning US-made…
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Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year

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Chalkbeat 20h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for coming to school this year, with far more students…
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Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year

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Chalkbeat Detroit 20h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for coming to school this year, with far more students…
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Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year

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Chalkbeat New York 20h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for coming to school this year, with far more students…
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Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year

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Chalkbeat Chicago 20h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for coming to school this year, with far more students…
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Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year

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Chalkbeat Newark 20h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for coming to school this year, with far more students…
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Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year

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Chalkbeat Philadelphia 20h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for coming to school this year, with far more students…
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Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year

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Chalkbeat Colorado 20h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for coming to school this year, with far more students…
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Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year

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Chalkbeat Indiana 20h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for coming to school this year, with far more students…
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Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for attendance this year

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Chalkbeat Tennessee 20h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Detroit’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system and Michigan education policy. Nearly 84% of Detroit district high schoolers were paid for coming to school this year, with far more students…
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What different potential tax increases would mean for Indianapolis schools and homeowners

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Chalkbeat New York 21h ago policy
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news. How much money should Indianapolis schools ask taxpayers for this…
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Iran war is over, Rubio says, as strikes continue

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Al-Monitor 21h ago policy
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday stood by his claim that the war with Iran was over, even as deadly strikes continued. "We're no longer conducting sustained strikes inside of Iran to degrade their military, because Epic Fury…
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Rubio says US remains committed to NATO but wants major changes

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Middle East Eye 21h ago policy
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Rubio says US remains committed to NATO but wants major changes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration has no plans to leave NATO but will continue pressing for significant reforms within the alliance. Speaking to…
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Iran targets US military vessel hosting command centre in Sea of Oman, state media says

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India Today Education 21h ago General
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Iran targets US military vessel hosting command centre in Sea of Oman, state media says
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Why Iran strikes on Kuwait pose dilemma for US Navy’s blockade

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Al-Monitor 21h ago General
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By striking Kuwait's main airport, the IRGC has attempted to flip the escalation script after US aircraft fired Hellfire missiles to disable a commercial oil tanker accused of trying to outrun the US Navy’s blockade.
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Republican Hawks Don't Want an Iran Deal—and Opportunist Democrats Are Helping Them Along

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Reason 21h ago policy
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Democrats criticized President Donald Trump for starting a war with Iran. Now some of them are criticizing him for trying to end it. "This [Iranian] regime is getting money to rebuild, purchase more drones, cause more havoc" through the…
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New study finds that ballot curing helps more mail ballots get counted

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Votebeat 21h ago higher-ed
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Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for Votebeat Pennsylvania’s free newsletter here. Mail voters who are informed and have opportunities to fix ballot…
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Centcom says 125 vessels redirected under Iran port blockade

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Middle East Eye 22h ago General
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Centcom says 125 vessels redirected under Iran port blockade US Central Command says it has redirected 125 commercial vessels since the launch of its naval blockade on Iranian ports in mid-April. CENTCOM added that six ships were…
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After vying for top Chicago job, Sito Narcisse lands interim role in Denver Public Schools

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Chalkbeat 22h ago higher-ed
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Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Denver Public Schools has hired Sito Narcisse, a school administrator who…
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As Rubio Declares Iran War 'Over,' Lawmakers Prepare War Powers Vote

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Reason 22h ago policy
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Despite continued military strikes in the Middle East , Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared this week that the Iran war is "over." The statement came on Tuesday during a budget request hearing, which was also the first time that Rubio…
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Ebola had 'big head-start' but response catching up: WHO

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Dawn Pakistan 22h ago General
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The Ebola outbreak raging in central Africa had a “big head-start”, the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief acknowledged Wednesday, but insisted efforts to rein in the deadly virus were making progress. The outbreak, which was declared…
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Ninth Circuit on AI Hallucinations

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Reason 22h ago edtech
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Some excerpts from today's long opinion in LNU v. Blanche , decided by the Ninth Circuit by Judge Richard Paez, Carlos Bea, and Danielle Forrest: Attorneys Mike Singh Sethi and William Rounds filed briefs in this Court with multiple…
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US House Speaker says Trump focused on reopening Hormuz

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Middle East Eye 22h ago policy
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US House Speaker says Trump focused on reopening Hormuz US House Speaker Mike Johnson says he spent three hours at the White House with President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as efforts continue…
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New Study Finds Average College Professor 'Only Slightly Less Left' Than Bernie Sanders

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Reason 22h ago higher-ed
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In the U.S., the average college professor who donates to political candidates is "only slightly less left on the political spectrum than Bernie Sanders." That's the top-line finding from a new study of American academics' political…
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Rubio declares US operation against Iran over, claims Washington achieved military objectives

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Dawn Pakistan 22h ago policy
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WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Wednesday that Washington’s military campaign against Iran, codenamed “Operation Epic Fury”, had concluded and that any subsequent American military action would be defensive…
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Terry Glavin: The left’s idea of residential school ‘denialism’ is a conspiracy theory

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National Post 22h ago policy
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The Senate human rights committee’s vote this week to criminalize the phantasm of “residential schools denialism” by way of a last-minute amendment to a Liberal party hate speech bill that was already hopelessly compromised can probably be…
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Trump's Immunity Deal Stinks Even More Than His Blatantly Corrupt 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

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Reason 22h ago policy
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On Tuesday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that the Justice Department will not implement President Donald Trump's politically and legally contentious "Anti-Weaponization Fund," which would have allocated $1.8 billion in…
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Iran defends attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain as ‘self-defence’

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Middle East Eye 22h ago policy
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Iran defends attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain as ‘self-defence’ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has defended Iran’s attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, describing them as “self-defence strikes”. As previously reported, Kuwaiti authorities…
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