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Who will still work if Seattle teachers strike? Hundreds
As Seattle Public Schools face a looming teachers' strike, uncertainty persists for non-union staff regarding Wednesday's operations while negotiations stall over contentious special education…
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8mHaitian student, despondent over ankle monitor, dies in apparent suicide
A promising 20-year-old Haitian immigrant and student in Ohio died by suicide, allegedly fueled by the humiliation and despair of wearing a mandatory ankle monitor.
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8mBond sell-off threatens to squeeze borrowers around the world
Global bond markets are reeling as surging yields, driven by inflation, heavy government borrowing, and energy costs, threaten to raise borrowing expenses for businesses and consumers worldwide.
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6mProminent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under Hong Kong's national security law, facing potential life imprisonment.
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8mIndia's power demand is surging, but some solar energy is going to waste
India struggles to utilize its booming solar capacity due to grid congestion and storage shortages, forcing the country to curtail clean energy while relying on coal during peak demand.
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7mXi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast
President Xi Jinping’s strategic visit to Egypt signals China's growing influence in the Middle East, aiming to solidify economic partnerships and position itself as a key regional stabilizer.