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School fire in rebel-held Bukavu kills at least 17 — Sep 10, 2026A fire at a school in Bukavu, a city held by Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebels, killed at least 17 people including children, with hospitals reporting over 50 students admitted and 14 later dying; the cause is not yet known and the death toll is subject to confirmation. The incident highlights the dangers facing civilians in rebel-controlled areas and ongoing unsafe conditions.

Back-To-School Giveaways Expand Across Multiple Cities — Aug 10, 2026Across several states, communities are hosting back-to-school giveaways and resource fairs offering free supplies, meals, and activities for families and educators, from Roselle’s park event to Baltimore-area and local shopping center programs. Partners like IKEA are hosting free educator-focused events and discounts, while city organizations list multiple back-to-school activities and guidance on taking back-to-school photos to capture memories.

Trump Says He Is Comfortable Having His Son and Grandchildren Back in SchoolsReporting — Jul 23, 2020U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is comfortable with his son, Barron, and grandchildren going back to school, arguing that schools should be open despite concerns from many that it could lead to more…

Biden Admin Issues Transgender-Themed ‘Back-To-School Message’ Urging Students To File Complaints Against SchoolsReporting — Aug 18, 2021The Biden administration wants transgender students to know that an army of government lawyers is ready and willing to sue schools on their behalf. In a so-called “ Back to School” video issued by the Department of…

IJRGas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An IncreaseSimon August · 6 min · 16h

Three Million Children to Receive Free School MealsHealth — Aug 31, 2026Across the articles, governments are expanding and supporting free school meals and related programs to ease back-to-school costs and improve child nutrition, with wide participation and local sourcing highlighted in New York. The UK is rolling out universal-credit–based free meals, breakfast clubs, and childcare support, while U.S. districts like Colorado are increasing meal participation despite higher costs, aided by grants to preserve meal quality and supply, all as part of broader efforts to reduce hunger and financial strain on families.

YourlistRankingMost Influential Women in World HistoryFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.1379 votes · 26 candidates

NEERAJA DESHPANDE: The Teaching Profession’s Death Spiral — Sep 1, 2025In America today, back to school means back to chaos in far too many districts. This week, a middle school teacher in Virginia’s Alexandria County Public Schools district came under fire for giving her students a…

Study: Extended School Closures Have Been Even More Damaging for Kids Than Initially ThoughtReporting — Mar 12, 2021Lockdowns have led to a dramatic loss in learning among America’s children, according to a new report that calls for getting children back into schools. “The recommendation is to open schools and bring kids back into…

UN passes Africa-backed map resolution 164-1, US the lone dissenter — Sep 4, 2026The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote on an Africa-led resolution, backed by the African Union and spearheaded by Togo, urging the use of Equal Earth and other equal-area maps to reflect more accurate continental sizes rather than maintaining the Mercator projection, though it does not ban Mercator. Proponents argue the Mercator distortion downplays Africa and other equatorial regions, and the vote seeks to establish a more proportional global norm across governments, schools, and tech platforms.

Elena Vasquez Fine by me if schools switch to Equal Earth, kids should learn the real proportions of continents instead of that old skewed version.

Back-to-school costs strain families in Ontario, Scotland — Aug 21, 2026Across the US, UK, and Canada, families face escalating back-to-school costs for supplies, clothing, and even college expenses, prompting charitable aid and public programs to step in. Meanwhile, a majority of parents expect to incur debt—through loans or credit—to fund education, with educators sometimes paying out of pocket to cover essential supplies.

On X · @ShamsCharaniaCleveland Cavaliers Promote Brandon Weems to General ManagerThe Cavaliers elevated longtime executive Brandon Weems to General Manager, a move largely met with positive or neutral reactions from fans and media celebrating internal continuity, though some skepticism tied to broader front-office frustrations exists.617 likes · 7m

School Stands By Mandatory K-12 Screentime After Parents ProtestReporting — May 22, 2026Parents are pushing back after their school district refused to let them opt their children out of technology in the classroom.

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s How Parents Can Protect Their Rights As Kids Head Back To School — Aug 26, 2025The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty released a parental toolkit on Tuesday to help parents understand their rights as kids head back to school. The toolkit , first shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation…

YourlistVS BattleQuentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese · 157 votes — pick a side

Two School Staffers Charged After Alleged Assaults on Young Students — Apr 8, 2026Back-to-back incidents at an Oklahoma elementary school have led to criminal charges against two employees accused of using force on young children, according to court records and officials. According to Fox News , the…

Nearly A Third Of Families Expect Back-To-School Shopping To Push Them Into DebtReporting — Aug 19, 2024American families are drowning in back-to-school expenses as inflation continues to weigh on household budgets, according to a survey from financial services company Bankrate published Monday. Around 31% of…

School District Upgrades, Budget Uncertainty Drive Back-to-School — Aug 22, 2026School districts reopened with mixed progress: Springfield completed many upgrades including new roofs and electric buses, though some projects will continue after opening. Across Chicago and Alaska, budget cuts to teachers, nurses, and buses were only partially restored by new funding, leaving unresolved staffing gaps and ongoing scheduling uncertainties as the year begins.

SSandra RhodesColin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song, 13h · 2 reads

School Stands By Mandatory K-12 Screentime After Parents Protest — May 22, 2026Parents are pushing back after their school district refused to let them opt their children out of technology in the classroom. Students at the Lower Merion School District use tablets in Kindergarten and Chromebooks in…

QuizieQuizIntrovert, extrovert, or secret third thing?The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.3 min · today's quiz

White House: Children Should Go Back to School Even If Studies Show They Spread CoronavirusReporting — Jul 25, 2020Children still should go back to school even if it turns out that they are transmitting the deadly novel coronavirus that has claimed more than 140,000 U.S. lives, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on…

Christian Teacher Fighting Back After School Suspended Her for Not Using Trans PronounsReporting — Mar 16, 2022A Christian teacher who was punished for not kowtowing to a Kansas school’s pro-transgender culture is fighting back. Last year, math teacher Pamela Ricard received a three-day paid suspension and then was given a…

School Board Now Backing Trans Teacher Who Taught Class in Perverse OutfitReporting — Sep 18, 2022A Canadian school district is defending a transgender teacher who instructs students while wearing large, exaggerated prosthetic breasts. The Halton District School Board in the province of Ontario confirmed Saturday…

Back-to-School Season Expands Across Districts Nationwide — Aug 21, 2026Across the 2026-27 school year, families and districts are preparing through budgeting for education costs, administrative reorganizations, curriculum planning, and community engagement, with emphasis on student support, safety, and smooth transitions. Highlights include Mississippi’s college-savings programs, district-level restructurings and early prep activities, and school community initiatives to boost involvement and readiness.

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Praying Football Coach Who Won Supreme Court Case Makes His Way Back to CoachingReporting — Mar 9, 2023Joseph Kennedy, the high school football coach who won his Supreme Court case, is making his way back to coaching the team. The Washington Times reported Kennedy returned to the Bremerton High School following a…

‘That’s a Personal Decision:’ Conway on Whether Trump and the First Lady Will Send Barron Back to SchoolReporting — Jul 17, 2020White House adviser Kellyanne Conway is leaving it up to President Donald Trump and first Lady Melania Trump to decide whether their son Barron should go back to school amid the coronavirus pandemic. A reporter asked…

Pelosi Slams DeVos for Suggesting Children Have to Take Risks to Go Back to SchoolReporting — Jul 9, 2020House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is criticizing Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos for her latest claim indicating children may need to face the challenges of going back to school amid the coronavirus pandemic…

Virginia School District Probes Allegations Of Staff Arranging Student Abortions Behind Parents’ Backs — Aug 7, 2025Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has opened an investigation into allegations that school officials arranged and funded abortions for two students without informing their parents in 2021, FCPS confirmed to the Daily…

DeSantis-Backed Candidates Face Losses In Latest School Board ElectionsReporting — Aug 21, 2024Several school board candidates endorsed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lost their local elections on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. DeSantis had endorsed 23 school board members running in the Florida…

On X · @ManUtdManchester United share Michael Carrick’s team news update on Carlos Baleba and Luke Shaw fitnessThe official @ManUtd post promotes Carrick’s latest team news, highlighting updates on midfielder Carlos Baleba and defender Luke Shaw (with a link/video to the full comments). Carrick indicated there is “kind of a chance” both could feature (Shaw’s issue described as short-term), ahead of an upcoming match (context points to vs Fulham), while other absences like Amad Diallo were also noted in related coverage. It is trending due to high fan interest in injury/fitness news for a new signing (Baleba) and a frequently injured veteran (Shaw), plus the club’s recent results, driving engagement on the official account (roughly 1.2k likes, 68 replies, 88k+ views at sampling).1,081 likes · 8m