Surge in teacher activism challenges GOP austerity mindset

Surge in teacher activism challenges GOP austerity mindset

Oklahoma's teacher strike, inspired by one in West Virginia, shuttered schools a second day Tuesday. After nine years into an economic expansion in which the gains have been unevenly distributed, teachers in red states are demanding a larger share of the pie.
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UK Proposes to Ban Ivory in Desperate Effort to Save Elephants

UK Proposes to Ban Ivory in Desperate Effort to Save Elephants

The UK has announced the introduction of the toughest ban on ivory yet! Victory! UK Proposes World's Toughest Measures to Ban Ivory in Desperate Effort to Save Elephants - One Green Planet
Happy Birthday, Jane Goodall! 11 Inspiring Quotes From the Primatologist

Happy Birthday, Jane Goodall! 11 Inspiring Quotes From the Primatologist

The British primatologist and anthropologist known for her 55-year study of wild chimpanzees turns 84 today. In addition to her extensive research, Goodall has also made strides on conservation and animal welfare issues through the Jane Goodall Institute.To celebrate the inspiring scientist’s birthday...
Sinclair Made Dozens of Local News Anchors Recite the Same Script

Sinclair Made Dozens of Local News Anchors Recite the Same Script

Last month, anchors at local news stations across the country made identical comments about media bias. The script came from their owner, Sinclair Broadcast Group.
Sisi wins 2nd presidential term with landslide 21.8M votes (97.08%)

Sisi wins 2nd presidential term with landslide 21.8M votes (97.08%)

President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi won 97.08 percent of votes in the presidential election last week, while his hardly-known competitor received 2.9 percent.
Skydio R1 review: a mesmerizing, super-expensive self-flying drone

Skydio R1 review: a mesmerizing, super-expensive self-flying drone

What makes the $2,499 Skydio R1 special is that it doesn’t need a pilot - it flies itself. The drone uses 12 of its 13 on-board cameras to rapidly map the environment around it, sensing obstacles and people as it quickly plans and readjusts its flight paths. You can just launch the thing and go for a walk.
Uber is selling its Southeast Asia business to competitor Grab

Uber is selling its Southeast Asia business to competitor Grab

As part of the deal, Uber will get a 27.5 percent stake in the company and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi will join the Grab board.

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