U.S. Education Crisis: Student Scores Were Declining Before COVID-19, With Signs of Recovery Emerging

A “learning recession” predating the pandemic Student performance in the United States had already begun declining years before COVID-19. This is according to the latest Education Scorecard from researchers at Stanford University and Harvard University. After decades of steady improvement between 1990 and 2013, test scores—particularly in math—began to fall.

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SPLC Faces Unprecedented Pressure Under Trump Era

The Southern Poverty Law Center is confronting one of the most difficult periods in its more than five decades of existence, as legal scrutiny from the federal government collides with internal instability and a rapidly shifting political environment in the United States. Some of these challenges have become particularly acute

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US Cruise Passengers Return Amid Hantavirus Outbreak

Repatriation and Emergency Response in the United States Eighteen American passengers have returned to the United States following a deadly outbreak of Hantavirus linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, prompting a coordinated federal response focused on containment and monitoring. The passengers disembarked in the Canary Islands before boarding a

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How the 1994 FIFA World Cup Transformed Soccer in the United States

A niche sport that found its defining moment For decades, soccer was widely considered a marginal sport in the United States, overshadowed by American football, baseball, and basketball. That perception began to shift dramatically with the arrival of the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The tournament opened with a powerful signal

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Canvas Outage Disrupts Exams After Data Breach

The widely used education platform Canvas has returned online after a significant outage triggered by a cybersecurity breach, but the disruption has left lasting concerns for millions of students and educators. The incident occurred during a critical academic period, affecting access to exams, coursework, and communication tools across thousands of institutions. Data

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Trump Officials Push Mass Deportation Plans Forward

Senior officials aligned with Donald Trump have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding immigration enforcement, signaling that large-scale deportation efforts will remain a central pillar of federal policy. The latest remarks underscore a renewed focus on fulfilling campaign promises through intensified operations at the southern border and across the United States. Border Officials

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Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Primary, Faces Acton in Tight Governor Race

Vivek Ramaswamy Wins Republican Primary, Setting Stage for Competitive Ohio Governor Race Biotech entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has secured the Republican nomination for governor in Ohio, positioning himself for a closely watched general election contest against Democrat Amy Acton. The outcome signals a pivotal moment in a state that has

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World Cup 2026 Hotel Bookings Fall Short Across U.S. Host Cities

World Cup 2026 Hotel Demand Falls Behind Expectations With just weeks remaining before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hotels across several U.S. host cities are facing an unexpected slowdown in bookings, raising concerns within the hospitality sector about projected revenues and occupancy rates during one of the

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Evidence Links Suspect to WHCD Shooting

New Evidence Links Suspect to White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Federal investigators have identified key forensic evidence connecting a suspect to the shooting incident that occurred during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, marking a significant development in an ongoing high-profile case involving national security concerns. Authorities confirmed that a buckshot

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Infowars Sale to The Onion Faces New Legal Delay

Legal Uncertainty Surrounds Infowars as Court Delays The Onion’s Takeover Bid A developing legal battle over the future of Infowars has introduced new uncertainty into a high-profile media acquisition involving satirical outlet The Onion and controversial broadcaster Alex Jones. A Texas appeals court decision has temporarily halted a proposed agreement

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Venezuela Earthquake Leaves Hundreds Dead as Rescue Crews Race Against Time

The Venezuela earthquake has become one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters in more than a century. This follows two powerful earthquakes that struck within seconds of each other and left widespread destruction across several regions. Emergency officials have confirmed hundreds of deaths and more than a thousand injuries. Additionally, there are

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