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For about a decade, school districts have debated whether to ban cellphones from students altogether, encourage teachers to incorporate them into their lessons or take some middle ground.There seems to be a growing movement towards total bans, especially at the state level.And this month, Los Angeles, the nation’s second-largest school district, The school announced that it would ban students from using cell phones starting in January. In explaining the decision, LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho argued that cell phones distract students from their studies and that social media platforms are harmful to children’s mental health.Many educators agree with him: In fact,…
Euro 2024 is here The group stage is over. Originally 24 teams participated, but the top two and the four third-placed teams from each group have advanced to the opening round of the knockout stage, leaving just 16 teams remaining. Matches begin on Saturday, with two matches each day until Tuesday. You can watch Euro 2024 on Fubo (free trial available). Here’s what you need to know:bracket CBS Sports Golazo Top 16All times are Eastern Standard TimeSaturday, June 29Switzerland vs. Italy, 12 p.m., FS1Germany vs Denmark, 3pm on FOXSunday, June 30England v Slovakia, 12pm on FOXSpain vs. Georgia, 3 p.m.…
MINNEAPOLIS — Five years ago, USA Gymnastics was in uproar. The massive fallout over the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal put one of the marquee programs of the U.S. Olympic movement in jeopardy.Lawsuits. Bankruptcies. Possible decertification. CEOs came and went, unable or unwilling to find a way forward, and sponsorships evaporated.And perhaps most damagingly, it has eroded trust between the organization and its tens of thousands of members, from the men and women competing at this week’s Olympic trials to the club owners, coaches and parents of kids just getting started.Before taking over as president and CEO of the embattled…
Getty Images New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was removed from manager Aaron Boone’s lineup on Wednesday, a day after he failed to get an out on a ground ball in a crucial moment late in the innings. Oswaldo Cabrerra will play Torres’ usual spot at second base when the Yankees close out a back-to-back series against the city’s Mets on Wednesday. In addition to Tuesday’s misstep that ultimately cost the Yankees his spot, the 27-year-old Torres has struggled recently. In 80 games in 2024, he’s hitting .215/.294/.333 with seven homers for an OPS+ of just 78. Entering the…
NEW DELHI: Om Birla, a three-term Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Kota, has been re-elected as Speaker of the Lok Sabha for a second consecutive term in an election that was thwarted due to opposition parties’ reluctance to vote despite the Indian National Congress fielding its candidate, K. Suresh. Birla, 62, was elected through a call-and-vote process.There were 13 motions in favour of Birla, the first of which was submitted by PM Modi and seconded by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while the others were drawn from NDA partners and BJP supporters, representing different castes.With the Indian National Congress and its…
welcome Foreign PolicySouth Asia Overview. Highlight of the week: Pakistan Counterterrorism StrategyPerhaps keeping in mind China’s interests in India, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi The president has sought to strengthen engagement with neighbouring countries as he begins his third term, with the United Nations including a Taliban representative at its latest talks. Doha Process Consultations. Sign up to receive South Asia Brief in your inbox every Wednesday. Sign up to receive South Asia Brief in your inbox every Wednesday. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s office last Saturday unveiled a “revitalized” national counterterrorism strategy, promising a combination of “kinetic efforts”…
Welcome to the online edition From the Political Deskis an evening newsletter bringing you the latest coverage and analysis from the election campaign, the White House and Congress from the NBC News political team.In today’s edition, national political reporter Ben Kamisher breaks down the latest focus groups with key groups of Georgia voters, plus chief political analyst Chuck Todd explores who stands to lose more in Thursday’s debate. To receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday, sign up here.Why fed-up Georgia voters are turning to candidates other than Biden and TrumpBen CamisarIt’s not just a protest vote. That’s one…
Opposition leaders on Wednesday congratulated Om Birla on becoming Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha for the second time, urging the Speaker to remain impartial and reminding him that lawmakers had been suspended during his previous term.”The Opposition wants to help you do your job. We want Parliament to function well. It is very important that we work together based on trust. It is important that the voice of the Opposition is represented. We are confident that you will represent our voice and allow us to speak for the voice of the people of India,” Leader of the Opposition and…
Why enjoy small rewards when you can enjoy larger rewards? Panera is finding new ground in TikTok users’ love for little treats, and the chain is upping the ante with its “Big Treat Menu,” the latest of which launches on Friday, June 28. Social media users joke about giving themselves a “little treat” for completing even the most trivial and mundane task, but Panera believes its customers deserve a big treat, no matter how inconsequential the task. The new limited-edition Cinnatops is the flashiest item on the viral-inspired menu. This summer-only offering features a frosted cinnamon roll topped with one…
LONDON — Plagued by near-endless misfortune and embarrassing scandals and facing a major defeat in next week’s general election, Britain’s ruling Conservative Party has picked up a loaded gun and once again pointed it at the party’s feet.Britain’s gambling watchdog is investigating at least five senior Conservative Party officials as part of an investigation into allegations they placed bets on the timing of the UK general election, due for July 4.This is a very British scandal: sordid, sad and funny.It also inspires an unusual level of disgust from many voters: A YouGov poll of 3,739 Britons on Tuesday found that…