School systems of every size have been hit by cyberattacks. “It’s not Johnny in his room trying to break in and change his grades anymore,” says one superintendent.
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Biden unveils a budget that would cut costs for families and hike taxes for the rich
President Biden’s $7.3 trillion budget wish-list puts dollar figures to his pledges in the State of the Union address. But actual spending plans are up to Congress.
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What to know about the ‘confusion’ over Kate Middleton’s edited family photo
“Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,” the princess of Wales said, acknowledging suspicions about a family photo.
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The U.S. prison population is rapidly graying. Prisons aren’t built for what’s coming
By one measure, about a third of all prisoners will be considered geriatric by 2030. Prison systems are grappling with how to care for their elderly prisoners — and how to pay for it.
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Women who do strength training live longer. How much is enough?
Strength training is good for everyone. But women who train regularly, reduce their risk of death from heart disease significantly. And here are 5 other hidden benefits of building muscle.
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Oscars 2024: A night of ‘Oppenheimer,’ quiet protest, and Ryan Gosling just being Ken
For a night with relatively few surprises but some very enjoyable winners, it was a solid show that honored an awful lot of good movies, and movies that drew significant audiences.
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Georgia and Michigan could be key to keeping Black voter turnout up in 2024
In the 2022 midterm elections, Black voter turnout dropped dramatically. Ahead of the presidential election in 2024, organizers warn it could happen again and political parties should pay attention.
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Q&A: Yashica Dutt on her life as part of an oppressed caste in ‘Coming Out As Dalit’
When Dutt was a kid, her family pretended to be rich so no one would suspect their caste identity. In her memoir, she talks of her struggles — and her decision to publicly declare she is a Dalit.
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It’s not easy being Colombia’s 1st left-wing president
Gustavo Petro faces fierce opposition from what he views as Colombia’s deeply conservative deep state.
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Readers’ wishes for Ramadan: Cease-fire in Gaza, peace on Earth and more empathy
The holiest month in the Muslim calendar begins for many on Monday. This is what NPR readers will be praying for.
