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Six Colbert County students experience seizure-like episodes
Health
— Aug 28, 2026
Six 14-year-old girls at Colbert County High School experienced seizure-like episodes on Monday, with one student hospitalized, as officials reiterate there is no public health outbreak or exposure and continue to investigate non-communicable explanations. Health authorities and the district stress student safety while reviewing prior incidents that began in the 2025-2026 school year, keeping families informed as they monitor the situation.
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U.S. Schools Expand AI Restrictions for 2026-27
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— Sep 11, 2026
As the 2026-27 school year begins, major districts like New York City and Los Angeles restrict student use of generative AI, implement guardrails, and require AI-literacy efforts, signaling a cautious rollout of AI in classrooms. Meanwhile, California advances safeguards with Gov. Newsom signing bills, and dozens of states and districts are pursuing or passing legislation to regulate AI use in K-12 education.
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Texas board approves statewide social studies overhaul
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— Sep 3, 2026
Texas' State Board of Education approved revised social studies standards amid ongoing debate over the portrayal of Islam and references to radical Islam, with educator and community concerns voiced and the new content to be phased in during the 2030-31 school year. Separately, Texas A&M regents overhauled core curricula by eliminating about 30% of courses and unveiled a five-year strategic plan centered on student success, research, and broader community impact.
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UAE President Honors Top Year 12 Students Nationwide
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— Jul 24, 2026
The UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, honored top-performing Year 12 students of the 2025-2026 academic year and commended teachers and families, reaffirming education as a cornerstone of the UAE’s development, with the ceremony highlighting ongoing national support for student achievement and excellence. The event, attended by senior officials and royals, coincides with the UAE’s rising global study-reputation, including improved QS Best Student Cities rankings for Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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Anti-Data Center Group Planned Massive ‘Revolt.’ Barely A Soul Showed Up
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Students Raise $270K for 80-Year-Old Janitor to Retire After He Had to Rejoin Workforce
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— Feb 25, 2023
The students of one Texas high school have stepped up to ensure that their school’s janitor receives the retirement he deserves. Some students at Callisburg High School in northern Texas were saddened to see that an…
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More Students Accepted To College Despite Declining Readiness In Math, Reading
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— Sep 9, 2025
More students were accepted into four-year colleges in 2024 compared to 2019 despite 12th grade students testing lower for college readiness. The National Assessment of Educational Progress’ (NAEP) 2024 Nation’s Report…
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4,955: Number Of Public-School Students Who Had Gun At School Was Highest In Decade In 2021-22 School Year
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— Aug 5, 2024
In the 2021-22 school year, 4,955 public school students “brought firearms to or possessed firearms at school,” according to data published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is an agency of the U.S…
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29-Year-Old Woman Poses As High School Student in New Jersey
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— Jan 27, 2023
Hyejeong Shin, a 29-year-old woman from New Jersey, was arrested last week after posing as a high school student for four days. Shin was charged with one count of providing a false government document with the intent to…
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21-Year-Old College Student Dies Suddenly – Suffered Cardiac Arrest During Soccer
Reporting
— Apr 17, 2023
Mercer University’s Baba Agbaje, a 21-year-old student athlete on the Mercer Bears soccer team, passed away last week after suffering a heart attack during a game, according to the coroner for Macon-Bibb County in…
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Arsenal Women Share Points in 1-1 Draw with Manchester United at Emirates Stadium
The @ArsenalWFC post simply states “The points are shared at Emirates Stadium,” accompanied by a match photo, confirming a home draw (1-1 vs Manchester United). It is trending due to high engagement driven by fan frustration over consecutive draws, perceived tactical issues under coach Renée Slegers, underwhelming performances despite summer signings, and title-race implications early in the WSL season.
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Wright State Student Dies After TPS Loss in Ohio
World
— Sep 1, 2026
A 20-year-old Haitian immigrant who had just lost Temporary Protected Status died by suicide after being fitted with a DHS ankle monitor in Springfield, Ohio, with advocates saying the TPS loss and monitoring contributed to his distress. Officials are investigating the death, and Ohio leaders have criticised mass deportation and called for reflection on the treatment of Haitian migrants.
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Teacher Shot by 6-Year-Old Student Speaks Out in First Interview
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— Mar 21, 2023
A teacher based in Virginia opened up about being shot by her first-grade student. In an interview with the “ Today ” show which aired on March 21, Abigail Zwerner, 25, spoke about how she’s been doing since the…
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Teacher Brutalized by 270-lb Student Rejects Activists’ Pleas for Leniency, Wants Him to Face Maximum Sentence
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— Jan 20, 2024
A Florida teachers’ aide who was badly beaten by a 17-year-old student nearly a year ago wants her assailant to spend decades in prison for his crime. Brendan Depa, an autistic 270-pound, 6-foot-6-inch man now 18 who…
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Elite University Targets Student For Trying To Uncover Where Millions In Federal Funds Are Going
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— Apr 2, 2025
Brown University has opened an investigation into a student for sending emails to administrators asking them what they do in a day. The 20-year-old sophomore at the university, Alex Shieh, sent emails to all 3,805…
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Columbia University Drops Hammer On Anti-Israel Demonstrators A Year After ‘Disruptions’
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— Jul 22, 2025
Columbia University reportedly punished at least 70 students who participated in campus-wide protests in the spring of 2024 and the takeover of a campus library in May 2025. The majority of students facing disciplinary…
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Federal Court Dismisses Pro-Abortion Groups’ Attempts To Compete With Pregnancy Centers For Federal Funding
A federal court shot down a lawsuit from pro-abortion groups alleging that new grant eligibility guidelines would exclude them from competing for public funds.
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Thousands of High School Students Across the US Bow Their Heads to Pray in Unison
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— Sep 23, 2021
In groups large and small, with thoughts said aloud and others held close in silence, America’s students began Wednesday in prayer at the annual “See You at the Pole” event. As noted by CBN News , this was the 21st year…
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Jewish Students Avoid Elite University Over Anti-Israel Protests
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— Aug 19, 2024
An elite Jewish high school in New York City will not send any students to Columbia College for the first time in over 20 years reportedly due to the university’s handling of anti-Israel protests. The Ramaz School said…
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‘It Was Just Anybody He Could See’: FSU Student Describes Terrifying Moment She Noticed School Shooter
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— Apr 18, 2025
Florida State University (FSU) student McKenzie Heeter appeared on NewsNation Thursday evening to describe the terrifying moment she spotted 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner allegedly shooting people on campus, leaving two…
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Nearly One-In-Three Public School Students Are Lagging Behind In School, Gov’t Data Shows
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— Sep 2, 2024
Nearly one-third of K-12 students were behind grade level at the end of the 2023-2024 school year, according to a recent survey by the National Center for Education Statistics. The report found that 32% of public school…
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Soaring Levels Of Non-English Speaking Students May Be Driving National Reading Test Scores Into Ground
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— Mar 5, 2025
Rapidly-increasing levels of non-English speaking students in schools across the nation may be contributing to the abysmal reading scores reported in recent years nationwide. Data from the 2024 Nation’s Report Card…
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‘Fail Our Children’: New Data Shows Just How Badly Student Learning Suffered As Schools Doubled Down On DEI
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— Jan 29, 2025
Student test scores remain below pre-pandemic performance, even years later, as many schools continue to focus on promoting far-left ideology over core education. The Nation’s Report Card released its 2024 data…
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‘Humiliating’: Decision to Nominate Lia Thomas for NCAA Woman of the Year Award Sparks Outrage
Reporting
— Jul 18, 2022
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas was nominated for the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year award and not everyone is thrilled about it. According to the NCAA website , the award “recognizes female student-athletes who have…
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Vietnam Charges Man in Rape Case
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— Aug 19, 2026
Vietnam has charged a 23-year-old man in Hanoi with raping a 24-year-old American student during a group trip, with her alleging police and the perpetrator’s family pressured her to settle privately; the case highlights Vietnam’s handling of sexual violence and survivor pressure. Separately, a 23-year-old man is under investigation for raping a 24-year-old Vietnamese American woman at a hot spring resort, illustrating ongoing prosecutions and potential penalties under Vietnam’s penal code.
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College Students Identifying As Trans And Non-Binary Absolutely Craters In Just Two Years
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— Oct 14, 2025
The number of Gen Z Americans identifying as transgender or non-binary has has rapidly declined since 2023, a new study has found. Survey data out this year from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression…
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45-Year-Old Cold Case Heats Up After Crucial Piece of Evidence Is Discovered Underwater
Reporting
— Dec 11, 2021
Around 45 years ago, 22-year-old student Kyle Clinkscales of LaGrange, Georgia, made the familiar drive from his home to Auburn University. He was driving his white, two-door 1974 Pinto Runabout on Jan. 27, 1976, when…
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Puka Nacua Injury News Sparks Mostly Concern Among Rams and Fantasy Fans
ESPN report on Rams WR Puka Nacua missing practice with hip/groin injury leads to widespread disappointment and lineup anxiety from Rams supporters and fantasy players, with limited opportunistic positivity from Giants fans and mostly neutral updates from media accounts.
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