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Pandemic learning loss could cost students thousands in income over their lifetime: study

December 29, 2022

Pandemic learning loss could cost students thousands in income over their lifetime: study

Students enrolled in schools during the pandemic could face a lifetime of lower earnings as a result of learning loss during the pandemic, erasing gains made since 2000.

PayPal's bans are a form of censorship, put some businesses at risk, digital privacy advocate says

December 29, 2022

PayPal's bans are a form of censorship, put some businesses at risk, digital privacy advocate says

Electronic Frontier Foundation's legal director shared how PayPal's banning decisions may threaten the livelihood of some businesses if they are removed.

Jeremiah Green: What to know about the drummer and co-founder of rock band Modest Mouse

December 28, 2022

Jeremiah Green: What to know about the drummer and co-founder of rock band Modest Mouse

Modest Mouse drummer and co-founder Jeremiah Green has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Here's what to know about his family life, career with Modest Mouse and upcoming activities.

Winter weather 'go bag' could save lives, say safety preparedness experts

December 28, 2022

Winter weather 'go bag' could save lives, say safety preparedness experts

A well-stocked emergency kit can be useful in winter storms, say experts. Needed items are medications, food and water, personal papers and more; cars should be winterized as well.

Supreme Court temporarily halts termination of Title 42, will hear case in February

December 27, 2022

Supreme Court temporarily halts termination of Title 42, will hear case in February

The Supreme Court temporarily halted the termination of Title 42 on Tuesday and will hear a challenge from Republican-led states in February.

Making pig livers humanlike in quest to ease organ shortage

December 27, 2022

Making pig livers humanlike in quest to ease organ shortage

Scientists are attempting to tackle the nation's organ shortage by transforming pig livers to look and act like human ones. The study is taking place in a Minneapolis lab.

Iran soccer star's family prevented from leaving country after protesting against regime

December 27, 2022

Iran soccer star's family prevented from leaving country after protesting against regime

A number of prominent Iranian soccer stars have spoken out against the regime, including one whom the government sentenced to death.

Biden’s year of forgetting, going the wrong way and saying the wrong thing

December 27, 2022

Biden’s year of forgetting, going the wrong way and saying the wrong thing

President Biden gaffed his way through 2022 as the oldest president in American history and showed no signs of slowing down as he prepares to announce a re-election bid.

Twitter erupts over SpongeBob commentary on Russell Wilson performance: 'Patrick is a savage'

December 26, 2022

Twitter erupts over SpongeBob commentary on Russell Wilson performance: 'Patrick is a savage'

Nickelodeon's Patrick Star roasted Denver quarterback Russell Wilson during Sunday's Christmas Day matchup between the Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams.

Massachusetts man, son of famous American painter, convicted on four charges in Jan. 6 protests

December 26, 2022

Massachusetts man, son of famous American painter, convicted on four charges in Jan. 6 protests

Vincent Gillespie, 61, was found guilty on four charges related to his storming of the U.S. Capitol last January. Gillespie is the son of famous postwar painter Gregory Gillespie.