Education

The War for Students: How Declining Enrollment and Mission Creep are Redefining American Higher Education

by Dwi Wanna
written by Dwi Wanna
In the state of Illinois, a recent legislative proposal appeared to offer a rare bipartisan "win-win" for the public: a plan to allow community colleges to award bachelor’s degrees in specific, high-demand fields to rural residents and working adults. The initiative, championed by Governor JB Pritzker and various workforce development advocates, was designed to bridge the gap for those living in "education deserts"—areas located beyond a reasonable commuting distance from a traditional four-year university....
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Education

The Evolution of Inquiry: Redefining the Role of Questioning in Modern Pedagogy and Student Achievement

by Rifan Muazin
written by Rifan Muazin
The landscape of modern education is currently undergoing a fundamental shift in its primary objective, moving away from the traditional mastery of content toward the cultivation of sophisticated inquiry skills. For decades, the success of a student was measured by their ability to provide correct answers to pre-determined questions, a model that prioritizes information retrieval and response strategies....
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Education

The Master Guide to Exit Tickets: Enhancing Formative Assessment and Student Metacognition in Modern Classrooms

by Iffa Jayyana
written by Iffa Jayyana
In the evolving landscape of 21st-century pedagogy, the traditional model of "teacher talks, students listen" is increasingly being replaced by a dynamic, bidirectional exchange of information. Central to this shift is the concept of formative assessment, a practice where educators continuously monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback....
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World News

New EU sanctions will ‘hit Putin where it hurts most’, says foreign policy chief Kallas – Europe live

by Reynand Wu
written by Reynand Wu
Brussels, Manila, and Dnipro witnessed a flurry of significant geopolitical and economic developments on Thursday, 23 July 2026, as the European Union unveiled its 21st package of sanctions against Russia, Google faced a substantial €890 million fine from the EU for antitrust breaches, Ukraine grappled with escalating domestic pressure over its sacked defence minister, and the United States held a high-stakes diplomatic meeting with Russia amidst a shifting global focus. These concurrent events underscore the complex interplay of international relations, economic warfare, and internal political struggles that continue to shape the global landscape....
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World News

European Union Imposes €890 Million Fine on Google for Anti-Competitive Digital Practices

by Dwi Wanna
written by Dwi Wanna
The European Union has levied a substantial fine of €890 million ($1.015 billion) against US tech giant Google, citing significant violations of the bloc's digital regulations. The penalty, announced by the European Commission, stems from findings that Google systematically abused its dominant market position by unfairly preferencing its own search engine and app store services, thereby harming competition and restricting consumer choice within the digital ecosystem....
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US News

Mississippi Officials Defend Investigation Amidst NAACP Accusations of Dereliction of Duty in Nolan Wells Death

by Jia Lissa
written by Jia Lissa
The tragic death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, a promising football player from Mississippi, has ignited a fierce debate between national civil rights advocates and local state officials, with accusations of "dereliction of duty" casting a shadow over the ongoing investigation. On Wednesday morning, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) leveled severe criticisms against Mississippi law enforcement and state officials, contending that they have failed to adequately handle the case following Wells' mysterious disappearance and the subsequent discovery of his remains....
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US News

Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Unprecedented Double Landfall Threatening Texas After Louisiana Impact

by Rifan Muazin
written by Rifan Muazin
Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, presented an unusual and challenging forecast for Gulf Coast residents this week, making an initial landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday before heading back offshore and setting its sights on a second projected landfall along the northwestern Gulf Coast of Texas on Thursday. This complex trajectory, characterized by its westward track and a brief re-emergence over open waters, kept emergency management officials and coastal communities on high alert as the system continued to deliver significant rainfall and tropical storm-force winds across a broad swath of the northern Gulf....
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Politics

Divisive House Vote on National Defense Authorization Act Ignites Fierce Debate Over U.S.-Israel Military Cooperation

by Muslim
written by Muslim
The recent passage of the House version of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has exposed deep divisions within the Democratic Party, particularly concerning a provision that seeks to deepen military integration between the United States and Israel. Section 219 of the sweeping defense bill, which calls for expanded cooperation across various military and technological domains, has become a flashpoint, drawing accusations of misrepresentation and sparking intense debate over the nature and future of the U.S.-Israel strategic alliance....
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Politics

Republican House Judiciary Chair Encourages Justice Department to Investigate and Criminally Charge Former Special Counsel Jack Smith

by Layla Zulfa
written by Layla Zulfa
The Republican chair of the House Judiciary Committee, Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio, has formally urged the Justice Department to pursue criminal charges against former Special Counsel Jack Smith. The referral, submitted on Wednesday, alleges that Smith made "materially false statements" to Congress and improperly withheld information during an investigation into the procurement of records related to former President Donald Trump’s actions following the 2020 election....
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