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Americans students falling behind international peers in math and science
American students are falling behind their international peers in math and science, according to a recently released government study. The National Center for Education Statistics conducted the study back in 2023. Every four years, the group releases the results of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), which looks at fourth and eighth graders… -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams seeks meeting with Trump’s border czar
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, said he wants to meet with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar, Tom Homan. Trump tapped Homan to implement a mass deportation plan. “I would love to sit down with the border czar and hear his thoughts on how we are going to address those who are… -
Suspected cartel shooting kills 8, injures 2 in north-central Mexico
As deadly gang violence continues to grip parts of Mexico, an investigation is underway after suspected cartel gunmen opened fire on customers and bystanders on Saturday, Nov. 30, at a busy shopping area. Police say the shooting killed eight people and wounded two others in the north-central Mexican state of Guanajuato. Law enforcement says two… -
Belgium first country in world to give sex workers employee rights
It might be considered the “world’s oldest profession,” but treating sex work as a real profession is very new. On Sunday, Dec. 1, Belgium became the first country in the world to decree sex work must be treated like any other job, meaning official employment contracts, health insurance, pensions, maternity leave and sick days. It’s… -
UK blocks access to pro-Palestinian first-person shooter video game
The operators of video game distribution service Steam have blocked a pro-Palestinian first-person shooter game in the United Kingdom at the request of the country’s counterterrorism authorities. The game Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque came out in 2022. It’s a first-person shooter game resembling series like Call of Duty, Medal of Honor… -
CA bill would prioritize descendants of slaves for college admissions
A California lawmaker plans to introduce a bill to the state’s Assembly on Monday, Dec. 2, that would give admissions priority to descendants of slaves at the University of California and California State University, The Associated Press reported. Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, a Democrat representing communities in Los Angeles and Culver City, is also a member… -
US border detentions fall as Mexicans support their own migrant crackdown
The number of migrants the United States detained at its borders fell in November, according to new reporting from Reuters. An official with U.S. Customs and Border Protection shared early numbers showing CBP detained 47,000 people last month. That’s the lowest number since July 2020, during President-elect Donald Trump’s first term and the height of the… -
Migrant hate crime suspect found dead after apparent suicide in Chicago jail
A migrant hate crime suspect, accused of shooting a Jewish man walking into a synagogue in Chicago, is dead after being found unresponsive during routine checks at the jail’s health center. The man was facing several charges, including six counts of attempted first-degree murder. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said on Sunday, Dec. 1, officers… -
Nearly 60,000 migrants with criminal backgrounds roaming NYC: Report
New York City officials expressed frustration on Sunday, Dec. 1, over a fresh report published on Sunday, Nov. 30, by the New York Post that revealed new numbers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. The Post reported that nearly 60,000 undocumented immigrants with criminal records or pending criminal charges are out and about… -
Bible sales surge, driven by first-time buyers and new versions
Bible sales are seeing a resurgence in the United States, a move publishers attribute to people questioning the future and reaching for the Book of God for answers. The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association said it has seen a dramatic increase in first-time readers. People note conflict overseas, uncertainty surrounding the election and the state of… -
Massive Australian cocaine bust reveals smuggling routes growing in Pacific
Authorities on two continents have made significant strides in the fight against the global cocaine trade. Australia and Columbia seized record amounts of drugs and uncovering sophisticated smuggling operations. In Australia, a disabled fishing boat led to the country’s largest-ever cocaine seizure. In Columbia, officials intercepted “narco subs,” highlighting a growing Pacific trafficking route aimed… -
Trump seeks ceasefire in Gaza before return to White House, Graham says
President-elect Donald Trump wants ceasefire in Gaza before returning to White House, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told Axios. The Biden administration has struggled to broker a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in order to bring home the remaining 100 hostages being held by Hamas militants, including six Americans. That number was seven Americans until… -
SCOTUS to hear arguments on gender-affirming care for minors
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments concerning the legality of gender-affirming care for minors, a practice that is currently banned in Tennessee and 25 other states. Tennessee’s law prohibits puberty blockers and gender-transition surgeries for children who identify as transgender. The Tennessee ban was passed after investigative reporting by The Daily Wire revealed that…
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