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Teacher absenteeism has jumped since the pandemic, costing schools billions
Teacher absenteeism has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data collected by Kelly Services, 10% of teachers are absent from the classroom on a typical day, up from 6% during the pandemic. In 2024, instructors from some parts of West Virginia were absent for a third or more of their contract year. On… -
Big Tech raises privacy concerns in quest for human-driven data to power AI
Tech giants are seeking to dominate the new world of artificial intelligence. In their quest, they’re causing controversy, raising concerns over user privacy and more. Adobe’s recently updated terms of service angered and worried some users when they were announced on the week of June 3. The updated terms reportedly allow the company to have… -
Trump’s conviction raises questions about his conceal carry permit
Under federal law, convicted felons are not legally allowed to possess a firearm. Former President Donald Trump has held a concealed carry license for more than a decade, but a Manhattan jury convicted the former president of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records on May 30. Now, the status of his concealed carry license… -
US police use drones as first responders boosting safety, efficiency
Across the United States, police departments are increasingly turning to drones as their first response when someone calls 911. More than 1,500 departments are now equipped with unmanned aerial vehicles that function in real time with call-center operators and police units on the ground. In 2018, Chula Vista, California, became the first city to use… -
US creating new fleet of ‘Doomsday Planes’ that can survive a nuclear attack
For 54 years Boeing provided a critical national security service for the United States Air Force, supplying a fleet of aircraft dubbed “Doomsday Planes.” Now, Boeing is out, and a new company is taking the reins to create the fleet of aircraft that will fly into the next generation, providing protection for U.S. national leaders… -
As Boeing looks to restore confidence, more whistleblowers emerge
As Boeing looks to restore confidence in its brand amid a flurry of recent safety flubs, more whistleblowers are coming forward with accusations against the company’s safety practices. The latest two whistleblowers told the New York Post that some of the planes being pushed out the door are unfit for flight. The latest two whistleblowers… -
Arizona lawmakers add immigration enforcement measure to November ballot
Five months before the November elections, immigration remains a top concern for American voters. Lawmakers in Arizona voted Tuesday, June 4, to give voters a chance to determine how to handle illegal immigration in their state. Come November, people in the Grand Canyon State will vote on a ballot measure that would make it a… -
FDA panel won’t recommend MDMA for PTSD treatment
A Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel of experts said on Tuesday, June 4, it won’t recommend the use of MDMA — more commonly known as ecstasy or molly — to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The panel said available evidence fails to show that the drug is effective or that its benefits outweigh its risks. … -
Boys discover adolescent T. rex bones; ‘Teen Rex’ set to star in documentary
Three young boys stumbled upon an amazing discovery in the North Dakota Badlands: an adolescent tyrannosaurus rex fossil. Now, the fossil will be studied, displayed and featured in an upcoming documentary at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on June 21. The museum made the announcement on Tuesday, June 4, in a press release.… -
Biden suggests Netanyahu politically motivated to extend war in Gaza
As the United States pushes for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, President Joe Biden shared thoughts about Israel’s leaders that received pushback from other governments. Biden suggested that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be prolonging Israel’s war in Gaza for his own political reasons in an interview published on Tuesday, June 4,… -
How artificial intelligence is now being used in the grieving process
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a new technology for those mourning the loss of a loved one. The use of AI is just beginning to be used in the grieving process, bringing the dead to life through the emerging technology. However, while some see it as a way to allow a person to live on… -
Russian propagandists targeting 2024 Paris Olympics to undermine Games
As punishment for Russia’s war in Ukraine, Russian athletes cannot compete under their country’s flag in the summer Olympics in Paris. Now, Russian propagandists are reportedly looking for retribution by stoking fears to undermine the upcoming 2024 Paris games in July, according to an analysis by Microsoft and the United States government released on Sunday,… -
Senate Democrats to unveil protections for IVF
A group of Democratic senators is unveiling a new legislative package to protect access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) on Monday, June 3, two years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The Right to IVF Act is led by Sens. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Cory Booker, D-N.J. The package…
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