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New 4 day school week approved in American schools from August 2026
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (594+ words) STUDENTS in America will enjoy a leisurely 3-day weekend after school attendance was chopped back to stop teachers from quitting. The change will see kids in lessons just 4 days a week from August " but some parents have objected. The Southeast…...
School closures to roll through weekend & into next week as Storm Fern hits
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (777+ words) PARENTS are being told to brace for extra days of canceled classes as storm-driven school shutdowns stretch into Monday, and potentially beyond. Closures are already stacking up as heavy snow, dangerous ice and bitter cold move in. Winter Storm Fern…...
Over 1m Americans facing total cell phone ban as ‘distraction’ law edges closer
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (553+ words) OVER 1 million Americans are facing a cell phone ban after a proposed bill moved one step closer to becoming law. The ban is expected to be signed into law after receiving overwhelming bipartisan support. The new law seeks to ban…...
US customers praise Preply as the 'best' language learning subscriptions
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (471+ words) WHEN it comes to learning a new language, consistency and real-world practice are far more important than flashy apps. That's where Preply comes in, standing apart as one of the best subscription-based models for learners who want genuine fluency. Learning…...
New 'writing' law comes into effect for over 300k Americans
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (728+ words) It is a necessity for legal documents A NEW writing law is set to help scores of young Americans hone their ability to create joined-up letters. It's a lost life skill often used by the Duchess of Sussex, whose own…...
Americans to get $1.7k checks in 2027 from new 'dollar-for-dollar' tax credit
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (678+ words) SELECT Americans can soon get a tax credit worth nearly $2,000, but it won't arrive right away. The direct payment opportunity comes as part of a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) from the Trump administration. States have the…...
New ‘distraction’ law now in force with total cell phone ban for 1.5m Americans
1+ week, 1+ day ago (492+ words) OVER one million Americans will now be banned from using their cellphones within certain hours. The ban took effect on January 1, affecting 1.5 million Americans who want to use their phones in certain public places. Residents in Ohio will be subjected…...
Total ban affecting millions of Americans overturned thanks to new 'drinks' rule
1+ week, 1+ day ago (524+ words) A DECADE-long "ban" that stripped a popular drink from school cafeterias is being lifted " affecting millions of Americans. The shift could change what students see on lunch trays in districts across the country. A new "drinks" rule signed into law…...
Melania stuns in all black outfit & delivers 'never surrender' warning on AI
1+ week, 4+ day ago (551+ words) First Lady delivered the line at the center of her cautionary push DRESSED head-to-toe in black, First Lady Melania Trump delivered a steely message to America's kids about the future of artificial intelligence and urged them not to hand over…...
The six-figure salary with tons of job openings – but Americans are refusing to apply...
2+ week, 4+ day ago (696+ words) Plus, a warning from the CEO of a top automotive company AMERICANS are refusing to apply to some jobs in 2026 that have six-figure salaries and attractive benefits. The job market has been challenging for many across a variety of industries…...