The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
The Perebyinis family The photograph has become a worldwide symbol of Russia’s brutality toward Ukrainian civilians. Four people lay near an intersection in Irpin, a Kyiv suburb, on Sunday. All were dead or soon would be, from the force of Russian mortars. There had...NVIDIA CEO Donates $75M to Vanderbilt San Francisco
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and his wife donate $75 million to Vanderbilt University’s new San Francisco campus, set to open in 2027.
ED Scraps Tool to Investigate Discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education eliminated protections against institutional policies that have disparate impacts on minority groups, now requiring evidence of intentional discrimination to violate civil rights law.
White House Seeks to Steer Research Funding Outside Academia
The White House released a new vision directing federal agencies to fund more scientific research outside universities, promoting individual researchers and multiyear grants while questioning the traditional university-centered model.
How Schools Are Failing English Learners With Disabilities
A survey found that 75% of educators report insufficient staffing trained to support English learners with disabilities, creating significant challenges in meeting these students’ dual language and special education needs.
This State Has a New Kindergarten Assessment—No Computer, Pen or Paper Required
Minnesota launched a new kindergarten assessment this school year that observes students during normal classroom activities rather than using computers, pencils, or paper, addressing concerns about traditional testing methods.
A New Tool Can Predict Absenteeism—Before It’s Chronic
Researchers have developed a tool that predicts student absenteeism before it becomes chronic, allowing districts to identify at-risk students at the start of the school year using past attendance data.
Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?
A passenger on a Ryanair-Air Malta flight was nearly pulled out through a broken window at 16,000 feet after the right engine failed, but his seatbelt and body size helped keep him inside the aircraft.
Airbus to test folding wings for next generation of bestselling planes
Airbus plans to test folding wings on its bestselling A320 aircraft family starting in the second half of next year to address airport capacity constraints while improving fuel efficiency.
CitizenM, 1 Year Later: Learning to Love Marriott Audits and New Bonvoy Guests
One year after Marriott’s $355 million acquisition of CitizenM, the brand reports positive commercial results, with increased distribution and new guests accessing the hotels through Marriott Bonvoy loyalty membership.
Lounges Could Be Next in Southwest’s Overhaul: ‘There’s Work Underway’
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan indicated the carrier is actively developing plans to launch airport lounges, suggesting the move could boost premium customer acquisition and credit card engagement.