Former Okla., Texas teacher charged with Ark. murder
An elementary teacher, reported as grooming girls in Texas, was set to teach at an Ark. school. But then he murdered a married couple.
Evaluating the U.S. decision to leave UNESCO — again
The Trump administration's decision to leave UNESCO again, 2 years after the US rejoined, puts a spotlight on what UNESCO does & why it matters.
Calif. aims to improve mental health for boys & men
California tackles the crisis facing young men and boys with a new executive order focused on mental health and opportunity.
A New York gunman, football, and CTE
Gunman, a former h.s. football player, cites CTE & the NFL in a suicide note after a deadly N.Y. shooting; his brain will be examined posthumously.
China finds cover-up in lead poisoning of 200 children
Chinese kindergarten scandal: Lead-painted food sickens 235 children, exposes cover-up, sparks arrests, reforms, and calls for accountability.
Feds sue Oregon over transgender girls in girls’ sports
The lawsuit alleges Title IX violations for allowing transgender female athletes to compete in girls' high school sports, impacting competitive fairness.
Money draws Russian teens to war. Many never return
Despite Kremlin promises, at least 245 Russian teenagers have died in Ukraine, lured by money, propaganda, and desperation.
Rules violation in Gadsden Co. football program
Banned players & coaches, hefty fines, and a one-year ban from the state title series hit a Fla. high school football team.
Vaccinating schoolchildren: protection or overreach?
Vaccination rates among kindergartners fell during the 2024-25 school year, the CDC noted. One student notes skepticism at his Ariz. campus.
Inside the gender gap in ACL injuries in sports
A Calif. student explains why girls are more likely to tear their ACL during sports and what might help prevent this injury.