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Justice Department sues UCLA, alleging school failed to protect Jewish employees from hostility
1+ hour, 53+ min ago (546+ words) The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in California, is the latest escalation in the Trump administration's campaign to punish top universities that it says have been soft on antisemitism. The suit accuses the University of California, Los Angeles of failing to discipline…...
Minnesota schools and students struggle with fallout of immigration crackdown
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (250+ words) Feb. 19, 2026, 3:47 p.m. NOTE: If you are short on time, watch the video and complete this See, Think, Wonder activity: What did you notice? What did the story make you think about? What would you want to learn more about? Last week,…...
Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (510+ words) More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues, the federal Transportation Department announced Wednesday. The move…...
Iran spokesperson discusses diplomacy with U.S.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (367+ words) helps your community explore new worlds and ideas through programs that educate, inform and inspire. Your tax-deductible donation helps make it all possible. Feb. 13, 2026, 5:04 p.m. NOTE: If you are short on time, watch the video and complete this See, Think, Wonder…...
Community Connections: George Washington's vision for American identity tested 250 years later
1+ week, 4+ day ago (345+ words) Feb. 13, 2026, 2:40 p.m. Published Jan. 30, 2026 ABOUT COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: Community Connections is a lesson collection designed for adult learners and community colleges, with the goal of inspiring student civic action. This might be respectful debate or conversation about a local issue, planning a…...
Boston's role in America's founding and its struggle to meet its ideals
1+ week, 5+ day ago (414+ words) Feb. 12, 2026, 3:09 p.m. NOTE: If you are short on time, watch the video and complete this See, Think, Wonder activity: What did you notice? What did the story make you think about? What would you want to learn more about? The New…...
Revised economic numbers inject uncertainty into jobs market
1+ week, 6+ day ago (211+ words) There are no stations available for your selected ZIP Code. The U.S. economy opened 2026 on better footing, with the latest jobs report showing employers added 130,000 jobs in January. But the data also had revised figures that paint an even weaker picture…...
Epstein files scrubbed to protect 'elite, powerful men,' Rep. Ro Khanna says
1+ week, 6+ day ago (279+ words) There are no stations available for your selected ZIP Code. Feb. 11, 2026, 6:28 p.m. Warning: This story discusses rape and pedophilia related to the Epstein files and may be best suited for older high school classes. NOTE: If you are short on time,…...
Shorts: 7 things to know about the 2026 Winter Olympics
2+ week, 4+ day ago (199+ words) Feb. 6, 2026, 12:34 p.m. NOTE: If you are short on time, watch the video and complete this See, Think, Wonder activity: What did you notice? What did the story make you think about? What would you want to learn more about? News alternative:…...
Major changes to student loan borrowing and repayment are coming. Here's what to know
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1312+ words) If you or your child are planning to borrow to help pay for college this fall, get ready for your student loan options to look a lot different. President Donald Trump's signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by Congress…...