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The One-Room Schoolhouse Is Making a Comeback. We Visited One.
‘Our goal is to resurrect the one-room schoolhouse as a place where siblings and neighbors learn together,’ one founder said.
Career Ladders in Reverse: Experienced Workers Flock to Entry-Level Roles
Younger workers face competition on two fronts: from their peers and from more experienced candidates.
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David Crowley Defeats Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong In Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary
Crowley, a moderate, narrowly beat Hong, who led in polls ahead of the election.
Rhett Marques Wins GOP Nomination for Alabama District 2
Marques emerged victorious from a six-way primary race after the state redrew its congressional districts.
Raskin Demands Answers From Justice, Interior After Reflecting Pool Reversal
Trump is making the case that the re-coating of the pool in the dark blue of the American flag might have worked out but for sabotage.
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman Advance to GOP Senate Runoff in South Carolina
The senator and representative are vying to replace the late Lindsey Graham as the Republican Senate nominee.
Appeals Court Sets Aside Biden-Era Energy Standards for Stoves, Ovens
‘The Biden Administration proposed numerous regulations to make home appliances more expensive and less useful,’ a three-judge panel unanimously wrote.
Nationwide Survey Indicates Most Americans Favor Universal School Choice
About 79 percent of parents grossly underestimate how much their state spends on public K-12 education.
Appeals Court Nixes Meta, TikTok Bid to Halt Youth Addiction Lawsuits
Judges say companies have to wait until final judgment to challenge a lower court’s rejection of their Section 230 defenses.
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Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Military-Grade Satellite Modems to China
John Eisenberg, assistant attorney general for national security, said the modems could have been used by China against the United States in the future.
White House Ends TikTok Ban on Government Devices
The Office of Management and Budget issued a memorandum to heads of executive departments and agencies, stating, ‘TikTok may be used on government devices.’
Trump Looking to Halt New York City’s Pied-à-Terre Tax
He said the tax ‘will destroy’ the city and state.
South Carolina, Wisconsin, Others Hold Primaries: What to Watch
In the Palmetto State, there is a special GOP primary for Senate.
Trump Says Fate of Anti-Weaponization Fund Rests in Blanche’s Hands
Blanche’s nomination was confirmed in a 50–49 vote on Aug. 8, with Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voting in opposition.
China Targets US Pecan Imports With 54 Percent Anti-Dumping Tariff
Mexican suppliers will also have to pay ‘security deposits’ to Chinese customs.
US Government Revokes More Than 175,000 Visas
The department said the reasons for the visa revocations include crimes, fraud, sexual abuse, calling for violence against Americans, and more.
US Ramping Up Military Commitment to Asia, Pentagon Says
Washington is strengthening its Asia posture around a ‘denial defense’ strategy while urging regional allies to shoulder more of the burden.
NORAD Jets Intercept 2 Planes Over Restricted Airspace Near Trump’s Golf Club
Both aircraft were escorted out, the command said, during a weekend of VIP flight restrictions over Bedminster.
Dispute Over Transgender Members Rattles Daughters of the American Revolution
One of the largest and oldest patriotic groups is in turmoil over males being admitted as ‘daughters’—and GOP lawmakers are intervening.
ICE to Complete Rollout of Body-Worn Cameras This Month
Acting director said the process is ahead of schedule.
Federal Judge Approves End of Temporary Protected Status for Nearly 4,000 Burmese Nationals
The ruling follows a Supreme Court decision limiting court review of temporary protected status terminations.
The Sculptor and Visionary Behind the Thomas Jefferson Statue at the White House
The sculpture was inspired by a portable mahogany lap desk the Founding Father used to draft the Declaration of Independence.
