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Florida school district begins ‘cataloguing’ books to comply with DeSantis-backed law

CNN — Efforts are underway in Florida counties to comply with a law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that requires the approval of books in classroom libraries. Manatee County School District teachers are experiencing “fear” and “confusion” as the district works to implement HB 1467, which requires that books be pre-approved materials or vetted …

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How long does your retirement savings need to last? First, learn how long you might live.

One of the things that makes it so hard to save for retirement is not knowing how long it will last. You’re trying to amass a nest egg big enough to never run out of money while you’re alive — without knowing how long you’ll live. But having a rough estimate can help you save …

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Opinion: ‘Young people know more about TikTok and Minecraft than money.’ Teenagers want to be smarter about finances — teach them.

A recession looms, inflation has skyrocketed, interest rates are rising, and many Americans’ personal finances are in jeopardy. The financial knowledge necessary for students like myself to navigate these turbulent times is in short supply, but the demand is high. The circumstances of peoples’ economic struggles are complex and systemic, as are the potential solutions. …

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As University of Idaho students return to classes, they say the arrest of a murder suspect brings peace of mind. But the campus may never feel the same

CNN — Classes resume Wednesday at the University of Idaho, just weeks after many students abandoned the campus amidst anxieties that the person responsible for the gruesome stabbing deaths of four students in November had yet to be found. The arrest of a suspect over winter break, however, has alleviated many students’ fears, allowing them …

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Bryan Christopher Kohberger: What we know about the Idaho student killings suspect

CNN — The man arrested in connection with the killings of four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death in November attended a nearby university and lived just miles away from where the victims were found. Bryan Christopher Kohberger, 28, was arrested in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, on Friday on an active arrest …

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George Santos faces growing condemnation as House GOP leadership remains silent

CNN — GOP Rep.-elect George Santos is facing growing condemnation from House Democrats, some of whom have called on him to step aside, and even from some corners of the GOP, with at least one of his fellow incoming Republicans calling for him to face an ethics investigation. House GOP leadership, however, remains silent over …

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Opinion: Opinion: 3 leadership qualities that Elon Musk’s replacement at Twitter needs

In a strong response to a recent Twitter poll posted by Elon Musk, users of the platform have called for him to relinquish his position as chief executive officer. Musk has responded that he’ll step down when he “finds someone foolish enough” to take over as CEO, saying he will run the software and server …

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Thailand Rethinks the Teaching of History – The Diplomat

Advertisement Like most Asian nations that employ rigid historical education as a tool to cultivate national identity and official narratives, Thailand has made history mandatory in schools at both primary and secondary levels. But there is a case to be made that the teaching of history in Thailand lacks robustness compared to many of its …

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