Alabama is the only state where 4th-grade math scores are higher now than they were in 2019, before the pandemic. This is the story of how the state pulled it off.
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A Tesla protester targeted by Elon Musk speaks out: ‘I have to protect myself.’
“When one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful person in the world is saying you’ve committed a crime, it doesn’t matter what the truth is,” said Valerie Costa, an anti-Tesla protester.
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Here are 4 ways parents can help their teens be smart with screen time
With teens, it doesn’t help to just say no to screen time. Instead, experts suggest teaching them to be smarter viewers of content, and learn to recognize how influencers and algorithms can manipulate them.
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Wholesale egg prices are going down. How soon will it affect your grocery bill?
Economists say the sharp decline in wholesale egg prices is a positive sign, with some anticipating lower prices at grocery stores in a few weeks.
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John Kani risked his life to tell stories of apartheid — at 81, he’s still at it
The South African actor has been speaking out about racial injustice for decades, often in collaboration with the late playwright Athol Fugard. Kunene and the King is Kani’s latest project.
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2 separate cases place the immigration lens on Boston
Two legal immigrants who flew into Boston Logan International Airport have been denied re-entry into the United States after traveling abroad. One was deported in apparent defiance of a judicial order.
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Trump invoking Alien Enemies Act to deport is ‘a threat to everyone,’ lawyer argues
President Trump justified his use of a wartime law to deport people. The CEO of Democracy Forward argues that the president is using it to claim powers not granted to him under the Constitution.
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Trump administration to answer in court Monday over alleged defiance of judge’s immigration ruling
Two legal immigrants who flew into Boston Logan International Airport have been denied re-entry into the United States after traveling abroad. One was deported in apparent defiance of a judicial order.
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What to know about CECOT, El Salvador’s mega-prison for gang members
The mega-prison in El Salvador, where visitation, recreation and education are not allowed, has became the latest tool in President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration.
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Residents survey the aftermath of deadly weekend storms across the southern U.S.
Officials are still assessing the scale of property damage in several states after an outbreak of twisters and dust storms hit the region over the weekend that left dozens dead.
