Iowa Book Ban Sparks Lawsuit from Penguin Random House, Teachers Union, and Authors

Largest Teachers Union, Publisher and Bestselling Authors Sue Iowa Over Education Law Iowa’s most extensive teachers union, the major publisher in America, and four bestselling authors are filing a lawsuit against the state over its new public education law. This new law forbids schools from using books that depict sex acts. The Iowa State Education …

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Italy Takes a Stand Against Its Harmful Culture of Violence Against Women – POLITICO

Click play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. ROME — The brutal killing of a 22-year-old student in Italy, allegedly by her ex-boyfriend, has sparked a nationwide outcry. Even the country’s most entrenched political rivals — hard-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and left-wing opposition party leader Elly Schlein — have set aside …

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College Professor Uses Tears of the Kingdom to Engage Students in Engineering Education

Link’s new abilities in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom allow players to create all sorts of devices, including functional computers and even flamethrowing contraptions! In a surprising twist, a college professor is using TotK’s mechanics and physics engine to educate students about engineering and robotics. Spotted on the Nintendo Switch subreddit, Ryan …

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Potential Government Shutdown: How It Could Impact You and Your Community

If the government undergoes a shutdown, there are several factors to consider. From Social Security checks and national parks to jobs and critical services, the United States could experience several disruptions during this challenging time. Check out our condensed breakdown below to understand the potential impact: The House recently approved a new extension of funding, …

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Senate Hearing Almost Erupts into Fistfight Until Bernie Sanders Intervenes

WASHINGTON — A Senate hearing nearly turned violent on Tuesday when two men almost came to blows. During the altercation, a Republican congressman accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of assaulting him. An argument between GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma and Teamsters union president Sean O’Brien almost turned physical during a Senate Health, Education, …

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Missouri’s Imagination Library now available to all children under 5 – exciting news for early literacy!

Springfield school official lauds Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program as a “resource for getting books into children’s hands. The beloved American singer-songwriter’s initiative was created to foster a love of reading among children in her home county in East Tennessee back in 1995. As of Wednesday, the program is geared toward Missouri children under age …

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