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From Gaza to Sudan to Nepal, more than 500 million children are in desperate need of education

From Gaza to Sudan to Nepal, more than 500 million children are in desperate need of education

The plight of more than 500 million children in desperate need of an education has been one of the key issues on the sidelines of this week's annual meeting of world leaders at the United Nations

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seeks Experienced Officers for Key Locations, Including Anchorage, Offering Recruitment Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Seeks Experienced Officers for Key Locations, Including Anchorage, Offering Recruitment Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is actively recruiting experienced Customs and Border Protection Officers (CBPOs) for various mission-critical locations across the United States, including Anchorage, Alaska. The agency is offering significant recruitment and retention incentives, with newly appointed CBPOs eligible for up to $15,000 per year for a three-year service contract in specific locations. These incentives are designed to attract qualified individuals to join the 60,000-strong workforce dedicated to safeguarding U.S. borders, deterring illicit activities, and facilitating legitimate trade and travel. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, have primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years, and meet age restrictions, with exceptions for federal law enforcement veterans.

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance Pledges Maximum City Funding for School District Amid Budget Uncertainty

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance Pledges Maximum City Funding for School District Amid Budget Uncertainty

Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance has committed to providing the maximum possible city funding for the Anchorage School District (ASD) for the upcoming year. This commitment comes as the district, Alaska's largest, faces persistent budget deficits, which have recently been around $100 million. The ASD serves over 42,000 students and relies on a combination of state, federal, and local funding. In previous years, declining enrollment and stagnant state funding have forced the district to implement measures such as school closures, increased class sizes, and cuts to educational programs to balance its budget. While the mayor has pledged full support, the exact amount of city funding remains uncertain and is subject to various factors, including changes in district enrollment, the state funding formula, and other appropriations. The city's budget could potentially cover the district's projected $9 million shortfall for next year, but this depends on these fluctuating variables. The finance committee chair for ...

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New York ranks No. 2 among best states for teachers in 2026

New York ranks No. 2 among best states for teachers in 2026

A new analysis ranks New York as the second-best state for teachers, citing the nation's highest cost-of-living-adjusted teacher salary, strong tenure protections and top-rated academic environment.

Bill Clinton calls on leaders to fill gaps left by 'retreating governments'

Bill Clinton calls on leaders to fill gaps left by 'retreating governments'

Former President Bill Clinton opened this year’s Clinton Global Initiative conference, calling on attendees to promise to “step into the void created by retreating governments” following cuts by the United States and other nations to foreign assistance

Harvey Weinstein set to be sentenced for sexual assault after 6-year legal odyssey

Harvey Weinstein set to be sentenced for sexual assault after 6-year legal odyssey

The first time Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to prison, reporters, advocates and the curious public crammed the courtroom to witness the disgraced Hollywood honcho’s #MeToo reckoning

EPA announces $93.4M plan to rid California Superfund site of dangerous chemicals

EPA announces $93.4M plan to rid California Superfund site of dangerous chemicals

The EPA has released a $93.4 million plan to clean up the Heckathorn Superfund site in Richmond, California, but community members are not satisfied

Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody, family says

Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody, family says

A 36-year-old Costa Rican man whose family says he complained of not receiving proper care for his diabetes is the third detainee in less than six months to die at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana

Hayden Panettiere died from an overdose involving fentanyl. She had just gone to rehab, coroner says

Hayden Panettiere died from an overdose involving fentanyl. She had just gone to rehab, coroner says

A coroner has determined that actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including fentanyl

They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words

They said it: Leaders at the UN, in their own words

Diverse global leaders at UN General Assembly deliver impassioned pleas on peace, conflict, and humanity's critical challenges.

Judge sets hearing for Venezuelan man shot by ICE and police in Texas release some video from scene

Judge sets hearing for Venezuelan man shot by ICE and police in Texas release some video from scene

The attorney for a Venezuelan man shot by a federal immigration officer in Texas says he's back in an ICE detention center after being taken to a hospital for a second time