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EDUCATION November 14, 2023

Report confirms girls graduate high school at higher rates than boys

A report from 36 states across the U.S., including 30 cohort sizes, shows that girls graduate from high school at higher rates than boys. Numerous factors apply to this report.

Pennsylvania November 13, 2023

Pennsylvania middle school counselor allegedly used field trip to start sexually grooming student

Kelly Ann Schutte, a former counselor at Pennridge South Middle School in Pennsylvania, is accused of sexually assaulting a then-14-year-old student in his home and hers.

CRIME November 10, 2023

New Jersey teacher's aide used Snapchat to receive child pornography: officials

New Jersey teacher's aide Ryan Johnson is accused of possessing child pornography and endangering a child after allegedly contacting minors on Snapchat.

Sex Crimes November 10, 2023

Florida Christian school failed to report teacher accused of sexually assaulting student: lawsuit

A former student of The First Academy in Orlando is suing the Christian school for allegedly failing to take action against a teacher who allegedly sexually assaulted her.

Ron DeSantis November 9, 2023

Federal judge sides with DeSantis on transgender athletes, upholds ban on biological males on female teams

A federal judge upheld Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' "Fairness in Women’s Sports Act," ruling it is not unconstitutional to prevent males from competing in female sports.

HEALTH November 9, 2023

Nevada faces shortage of primary care doctors as appointment times lengthen

As enrollment in the Affordable Care Act reaches a record high, more Americans need doctors, but getting an appointment can be hard. Nevada ranked 48th for availability of primary care doctors.

US November 9, 2023

US community college students struggle to pursue bachelor's degrees, study shows

New education data has revealed that only 13% of federal financial aid recipients who enrolled in community college in 2014 have obtained a bachelor's degree within eight years.

HEALTH November 9, 2023

COVID lockdowns increased ADHD risk among 10-year-old children, new study finds

A new study has determined that 10-year-old kids who already had a genetic risk of developing ADHD saw a “significant increase" in diagnoses after COVID lockdowns.

VIDEO November 8, 2023

Northwestern Medicine surgeons remove both lungs and use breast implants to save 34-year-old

Surgeons at Northwestern Medicine removed 34-year-old Davey Bauer’s infected lungs, created an artificial lung to keep him alive, placed breast implants inside the chest cavity to keep the heart in place. (Northwestern Medicine)

OPINION November 8, 2023

What if Harvard is bad for America?

What if the Harvards are failing in ways that matter profoundly for our nation but the scope of this failure has been obscured by the brand leverage, self-serving networks and elite groupthink?

EDUCATION November 8, 2023

Growing number of American schools shifting to year-round calendars

A growing number of American school districts are shifting to year-round calendars as states offer incentives for the modified calendar in hopes of combating learning loss.