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This article — one of the winning entries in the 2023 FT/World Bank student blog competition — is part of the Financial Times free schools access programme. Details/registration here. Who is responsible for learning losses from Covid-19? Is it the Kazakh government which failed to provide internet to remote areas of the country within the …
During the era of the Manila Galleon Trade in the 1600s, the Philippines faced numerous challenges that threatened the flow of Asian goods across the seas. From pirate raids and disease among the crew to typhoons in the Pacific Ocean, the safety of these trading ships was always at risk. The people of the Philippines …
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s landmark decision overturning race-based affirmative action in college admissions, colleges and universities are now faced with the challenge of diversifying their student bodies while adhering to civil rights law. Several prestigious schools are introducing new essay prompts that discreetly inquire about applicants’ demographics through leading questions, and some …
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As a college student and pro-life activist, my daily life differs from most of my peers. While they scroll through social media after waking up, I wake up to find hateful and threatening comments that were directed towards me overnight. These past few days have been especially …
Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of “Natasha’s law,” which has significantly impacted millions of individuals living with food allergies in the UK. This law mandates that all food retailers across the country display comprehensive ingredient and allergen labeling on all food items made on the premises and pre-packaged for direct sale. This includes popular items …
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian’s latest on-camera feud went viral online. Kim, the middle Kardashian, revealed the existence of a “Not Kourtney” group chat filled with her friends. Kourtney Kardashian said on Instagram it was actually just her sisters complaining about her. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a …
In a time of record budgetary surplus, it is imperative that we take action to decrease the number of homeless children in our country. The current figure of 3,895 is the highest it has ever been since records were first kept in 2014. It is unforgivable to allow such neglect or a lack of urgency …
Receive free Lex updates We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Lex news every morning. Climate change and the Ukraine war have once again electrified interest in nuclear power. Global energy ministers met in Paris this week to discuss how to kick-start a new age of atomic power. Installed capacity …
Understanding the Impact of a Government Shutdown As a small minority of Republican House extremists continue to thwart any compromise on federal spending, it is important to understand the two ways in which the country faces a government shutdown. There is the possible cessation of certain federal functions, such as service to visitors at national …
The Philippine Pride in International Sports A study conducted in 2007 by the International Social Survey Programme (issp.org) examined the topic of Sports and Leisure in 33 countries, including the Philippines. The survey asked respondents about their pride in the Philippines’ performance in international sports or games competitions. The options for response were as follows: …