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Children of War

Today at 18:30 PM, via Al Jazeera

In a war-torn part of Colombia, a family flees their home after rebels kill a young man who had joined them as a child.

World

What do we know about the Epstein files?

Today at 15:22 PM, via BBC News

US President Donald Trump has approved a bill that orders the release of material from investigations into Epstein, the late sex offender.

Education

Liberia: Beyond Subsidy – What the 2026 Education Budget Reveals About Liberia’s Priorities

Today at 18:42 PM, via AllAfrica

[Liberian Observer] This article is the second part of a two-part analysis of Liberia’s 2026 National Budget for Education. Part One focused on subsidy allocation and transparency. This second installment looks at the broader education budget, especially the basic and secondary levels, where most Liberian children receive their schooling.

Education

Uganda: Nakalema Urges Students to Embrace Integrity and Resilience in Nation-Building

Today at 18:34 PM, via AllAfrica

[Nile Post] The head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col Edith Nakalema, on Tuesday urged students of St. Mary’s College Kisubi (SMACK) to cultivate integrity, resilience and courageous leadership, saying Uganda’s future depends on citizens committed to building and protecting the country’s progress.

Education

Should We Still Label Children as ‘Gifted’?

Today at 15:24 PM, via New York Times

School districts across the United States are wrestling with the benefits and drawbacks of providing advanced education for some students. What do you think?

Science/Tech

Disney Loses Bid To Block Sling TV’s One-Day Cable Passes

Today at 18:46 PM, via Slashdot

A federal judge in New York denied Disney’s request to block Sling TV’s short-term passes, which give viewers the ability to stream live content for as little as one day. From a report: In a ruling on Tuesday, US District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that Disney didn’t prove that Sling TV’s passes caused “irreparable harm” to the entertainment giant, as reported earlier by Cord Cutters. Disney...

Science/Tech

American Kids Can’t Do Math Anymore

Today at 18:03 PM, via Slashdot

An anonymous reader shares a report: For the past several years, America has been using its young people as lab rats in a sweeping, if not exactly thought-out, education experiment. Schools across the country have been lowering standards and removing penalties for failure. The results are coming into focus. Five years ago, about 30 incoming freshmen at UC San Diego arrived with math skills...

Health

Is Scalp Care the New Big Beauty Trend?

Today at 12:00 PM, via New York Times

Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation.