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Shaq O'Neal offering to pay for the funeral of Georgia girl, 12, who died after a fight
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (351+ words) VILLA RICA, Ga. " Shaquille O'Neal is offering to pay for the funeral of a 12-year-old Georgia girl who died a few days after she collapsed following a fight after school. The former NBA superstar said he doesn't want the family…...
WA students attending private universities to see state financial aid cut
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (509+ words) This fall, students in Washington who attend private universities and receive state financial aid will see their tuition awards reduced by nearly a third. Though a bill to prevent this garnered bipartisan support and made headway in both chambers of…...
Education committee forwards antisemitism bill
15+ min ago (570+ words) Mar 18, 2026, 5:31 PM PHOENIX " Arizona teachers could be banned from sharing material deemed antisemitic and required to discuss adoption any time sex education is taught under bills approved Wednesday by the state Senate Education Committee. The measures now advance to the…...
Parent arrested during sit-in at Natomas Unified offices amid teacher strike
7+ hour, 15+ min ago (61+ words) Parent arrested during sit-in at Natomas Unified offices amid teacher strike'ABC10 Parent arrested during sit-in at Natomas Unified offices amid teacher strike To stream ABC10 News on your phone, you need the ABC10 News app. Download the ABC10 News app Next up in…...
The Cost of AI-Induced Efficiency Puts Pressure on Managers
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Sri Lanka just launched a four-day work week and declared Wednesdays a holiday—and the Iran War is why
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (403+ words) Even the private sector is being asked to follow the mandate, too. Officials say Sri Lanka has roughly just six weeks of fuel reserves left. That's why they've rolled out the four'day week almost overnight, suspended public ceremonies, and launched…...
100% of Oregon school districts adopt cell phone ban policy, Gov. Kotek says
12+ min ago (479+ words) ESTACADA Ore. (KPTV) - According to Governor Tina Kotek, 100% of Oregon school districts have adopted a cell phone ban. On Wednesday, Kotek visited Estacada High School (EHS) to see her policy in action. "Research tells us that constant cell phone use…...
Oregon School Cell Phone Ban: ‘Engaged students, joyful teachers’
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (1002+ words) Published 1:45 pm Wednesday, March 18, 2026 There was plenty of uncertainty and debate around the effectiveness of a cell phone ban that was decreed by executive order last summer. But at least in Estacada the policy has gotten two thumbs up, including…...
Gov. Kotek reflects on statewide cell phone ban at schools during visit to Clackamas County high school
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (546+ words) ESTACADA, Ore. " All Oregon school districts have adopted cell phone bans due to Gov. Tina Kotek's executive order that she issued last year." Now that all schools have implemented the ban, Kotek stopped by Estacada High School Wednesday to hear…...
Abington High School principal returns after investigation into antisemitic social media post
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (386+ words) ABINGTON, Pa. - Dr. Alice Swift resumed her role as principal of Abington Senior High School on Wednesday, March 18, following an independent investigation into allegations of inappropriate social media posts, including one with an antisemitic stereotype, according to a statement from…...