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How LGBTQ employees at Kodak risked their careers to build a safer, more inclusive workplace

There was a time when you could be fired from your job for being gay. It took LGBTQ employees at companies like Kodak to challenge workplace discrimination and transform corporate culture.

How LGBTQ employees at Kodak risked their careers to build a safer, more inclusive workplace
Education

Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system

Parents of kids with disabilities say they have waited months for the Education Department to address complaints of bullying or discrimination

Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World

Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s

The Church of England has apologized for its role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s

Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|US

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change

How Founding Father Benjamin Franklin's ideas have helped scientists understand climate change
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

NASA announces its Artemis III crew, which will test important equipment and systems in Earth orbit and is testing public opinion

The Artemis program’s timeline and architecture has changed over the past year, so Artemis III will not land on the lunar surface.

NASA announces its Artemis III crew, which will test important equipment and systems in Earth orbit and is testing public opinion
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries

State lines are one way to picture the US, but natural history provides another – one that shows the ancient and living connections running across the landscape.

Where nature draws the map – here are 5 ways to look at the US, without state boundaries
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Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years

Sunken wreck of WWII ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs discovered after more than 80 years
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Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism

America's 250th birthday marks a milestone of resilience for Native Americans

Native Americans mark the US 250th with pride, pain and patriotism
Asia|Education|Political|World

China's Cai Qi cements spot as Xi confidant as head of Communist Party school

China officially appointed its fifth-ranked leader Cai Qi as head of the Communist Party's central ideology school, cementing his position as one of President Xi Jinping's

China's Cai Qi cements spot as Xi confidant as head of Communist Party school
Crime|Education|Europe|World

Parents of Serbian school shooter sentenced in retrial, report says

The parents of a Serbian boy who killed 10 people in a 2023 Belgrade school shooting were convicted at a retrial on Thursday, the prosecutor's office said, with the court

Parents of Serbian school shooter sentenced in retrial, report says
Crime|Education|Health|Sports

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative

Baltimore Ravens invest $1 million in the city's gun violence prevention initiative
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Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom

Points of Light plans to unveil a strategy to boost volunteerism in the U.S. next week at its annual conference

Points of Light to unveil new strategy that it hopes will ignite a volunteerism boom
Education|Environment|Political

Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US

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Trump administration removed dozens of national park exhibits that 'disparage' US
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'A million years isn’t enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing

A Long Island architect who lived a secret life as the Gilgo Beach serial killer has been sentenced to to life in prison without parole

'A million years isn’t enough': Victims' relatives confront Gilgo Beach serial killer at sentencing
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Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students

Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students

Closing arguments begin in trial of woman accused in crash that killed MU students
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son

Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son

Woman killed after car crashes into home planned to donate kidney to son
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Mississippi teen recovers from traumatic brain injury, defying expectations

Mississippi teen recovers from traumatic brain injury, defying expectations

Mississippi teen recovers from traumatic brain injury, defying expectations
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Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing

Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing

Cold case arrest brings murder charge in 1986 South Carolina teen killing
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Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the plan says Brendan Sorsby is tentatively planning to work out for NFL teams before the supplemental draft

Brendan Sorsby plans July workout for NFL teams before supplemental draft, AP source says
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Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers

Federal lawsuit filed against New Mexico over military spouse law license transfers
Education|Health|Lifestyle

‘There is hope’: Teen celebrates 16th birthday with NICU staff who cared for him as a newborn

‘There is hope’: Teen celebrates 16th birthday with NICU staff who cared for him as a newborn

‘There is hope’: Teen celebrates 16th birthday with NICU staff who cared for him as a newborn
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series

Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series

Dowling classmates compete in 2026 College World Series
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only

Kansas Corpse flower is now in bloom for a short time only
Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

Senate committee sets vote on Trump's BLS chief nominee

A U.S. Senate committee will vote next week on whether to advance the nomination of Brett Matsumoto, President Donald Trump's pick to head the U.S.

Senate committee sets vote on Trump's BLS chief nominee
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Heart transplant recipient gives back to children facing medical challenges

Heart transplant recipient gives back to children facing medical challenges

Heart transplant recipient gives back to children facing medical challenges
Education|MidEast|Political|World

Israel approves settler building plans in Palestinian West Bank city

Israel on Wednesday approved the expansion of a Jewish school for settlers living in the centre of the Palestinian city of Hebron

Israel approves settler building plans in Palestinian West Bank city
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Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking bus carrying schoolchildren, Kyiv denies it

Russia accused Ukraine of conducting a deadly drone strike on a bus carrying Belarusian schoolchildren on Wednesday, an allegation that Ukraine's military said was "false".

Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking bus carrying schoolchildren, Kyiv denies it
Education|Technology|World

Telegram challenges India block, saying it will hurt free speech rights

India's temporary block on the Telegram messaging app to prevent exam fraud undermines constitutional protections and the free speech rights of its

Telegram challenges India block, saying it will hurt free speech rights
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes

Nearly 6% of U.S. middle and high school students vape

How parents can talk to their kids about vaping as FDA authorizes some flavored e-cigarettes
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they could do instead

Many steps that are good for clean energy also dovetail with federal priorities, from affordable housing to data centers and rural development.

Why states are walking back their own climate and energy laws, and what they could do instead
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|World

DIY zines are helping queer communities tell their own stories and craft their own culture

For decades, zinemakers have used their self-published work to forge connections and nurture political movements outside of the mainstream.

DIY zines are helping queer communities tell their own stories and craft their own culture
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Opinion|Science|Technology

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money

There are opportunities at every level of the US energy market to save consumers money – if governments, companies, communities and individuals choose to act.

Energy costs are high and unaffordable – what utilities, governments, communities and you can do to help save consumers money
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Most American workers are checked out, and like ‘The Office,’ their bosses are the last to know

Less than half of American workers feel that they clearly know what their employers expect from them. And many employees are too discouraged to do their best.

Most American workers are checked out, and like ‘The Office,’ their bosses are the last to know
Education|Technology

Many college students already have well-formed cheating habits – that, not AI, is the real problem

Some students might arrive at college with already formed cheating habits, and a mentality that justifies the practice.

Many college students already have well-formed cheating habits – that, not AI, is the real problem
Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows

Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows

Buncombe County rises to 5th in NC for fentanyl death rate, data shows
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South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"

South Florida shark diving operators push back against Florida Safe Seas Act: "There's a huge double standard here"
Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

US judge limits enforcement of Idaho's transgender bathroom access law

A federal judge on Tuesday barred Idaho from fully enforcing a new state law making it a crime, punishable by up to five years in prison, for transgender people to

US judge limits enforcement of Idaho's transgender bathroom access law
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US

DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress

For the first time in a generation, Washingtonians are waking up to a general election lineup that doesn't include Eleanor Holmes Norton as delegate

DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton, after her 18 terms in Congress
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

G7 leaders pledge to enhance efforts to address global debt vulnerabilities

G7 leaders on Tuesday pledged to step up efforts to address high debt burdens among developing countries,

G7 leaders pledge to enhance efforts to address global debt vulnerabilities
Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Technology|World

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death

In the span of just a few months, Irene Roggero Ugues watched her daughter Rossella's behaviour change as social media

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political

Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms

Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms

Americans are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, a new CNN poll finds. Republicans are trying to leverage that in the midterms
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Ann Patchett’s next accolade: A peace prize rooted in the Dayton Accords legacy

Ann Patchett has received the Ambassador Richard C

Ann Patchett’s next accolade: A peace prize rooted in the Dayton Accords legacy
Education|US|World

Trump administration further dismantles Education Department

President Donald Trump's administration said on Tuesday it was moving some oversight of special education and civil rights enforcement away from the

Trump administration further dismantles Education Department
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Using the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of Great Pacific Migration

Using the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of Great Pacific Migration

Using the stars and paddles, indigenous Taiwanese recreate risky sea journey of Great Pacific Migration
Education|Entertainment|Sports|World

Far from the World Cup, a girls team tries to revive soccer dreams for war-ravaged Sudan

Sudan's women's national soccer team has made its first international appearance since civil war erupted in the country

Far from the World Cup, a girls team tries to revive soccer dreams for war-ravaged Sudan
Arts|Business|Education|Travel

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public June 19

Franklin Roosevelt helped launch the modern system of presidential libraries in the late 1930s

A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public June 19
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Political

Federal government seeks to halt the first U.S. reparations program for Black people

The federal government has asked a judge to halt the United States' first reparations program in Evanston, Illinois

Federal government seeks to halt the first U.S. reparations program for Black people
Education

Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights

President Donald Trump’s administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies

Trump ramps up Education Department's dismantling with changes on special education and civil rights
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Interview|US|World

JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans

Vice President JD Vance is promoting his new book, but that wasn’t the main focus when he went on ABC’s “The View” to plug his memoir on faith

JD Vance went on television to plug a faith memoir. 'The View' had other plans
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RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation

RFK Jr. orders passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise to remain in quarantine in Nebraska, despite CDC recommendation
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Shop offers free ice cream to kids who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Shop offers free ice cream to kids who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Shop offers free ice cream to kids who can recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Police chief defends officers after police monitor claims excessive force in 2024 death

Police chief defends officers after police monitor claims excessive force in 2024 death

Police chief defends officers after police monitor claims excessive force in 2024 death
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage

CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage

CNA's 30+ years of care inspires amid nursing shortage
Economy|Education|Environment|World

African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans

African and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas

African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Florida girl honors her mom and wins county contest

Florida girl honors her mom and wins county contest

Florida girl honors her mom and wins county contest
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Parents demand investigation after 2-year-old dies following dental procedure in Greensboro

Parents demand investigation after 2-year-old dies following dental procedure in Greensboro

Parents demand investigation after 2-year-old dies following dental procedure in Greensboro
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle

'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college

'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college

'I felt like a weirdo' | He didn't think he'd graduate high school. Art helped him get to college
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire

Senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire

Senior receives replacement birthday letter from Obama after losing it in fire
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Teens get prom they thought was lost after threat canceled original dance

Teens get prom they thought was lost after threat canceled original dance

Teens get prom they thought was lost after threat canceled original dance
Crime|Education|Environment|Lifestyle

Headstones added for 1882 lynching victims, 27 others buried in Missouri cemetery

Headstones added for 1882 lynching victims, 27 others buried in Missouri cemetery

Headstones added for 1882 lynching victims, 27 others buried in Missouri cemetery
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons

Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons

Omaha soap box derby carries on 88-year-old tradition; teaches kids life lessons
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health

Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatment

Paris Hilton has returned to the Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teenager

Paris Hilton returns to Utah 'troubled teen' facility to support others who allege mistreatment
Education

Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending

The Trump administration is giving Indiana more flexibility over how it decides to spend its federal grant money

Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means

Over the last month, “Obsession” has sent shock waves through Hollywood

‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means
Crime|Education

Students report same-sex peers were made to kiss during class assignment, teacher fired

Students report same-sex peers were made to kiss during class assignment, teacher fired

Students report same-sex peers were made to kiss during class assignment, teacher fired
Business|Economy|Education|Health|World

Pakistan moves to slash period tax, after legal challenge by two young lawyers

Pakistan moves to slash period tax, after legal challenge by two young lawyers

Pakistan moves to slash period tax, after legal challenge by two young lawyers
Education|Europe

Britain’s Prince George will enroll at Eton, the elite $80,000 school his father attended

Britain’s Prince George will enroll at Eton, the elite $80,000 school his father attended

Britain’s Prince George will enroll at Eton, the elite $80,000 school his father attended
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

After a long childhood cancer journey, this family is embracing life – and dancing

After a long childhood cancer journey, this family is embracing life – and dancing

After a long childhood cancer journey, this family is embracing life – and dancing
Education|Health|Science

Why fatherhood matters more than ever before

Dads today are spending dramatically more time with their kids than they did a generation ago. But there’s a less encouraging trend tucked into this development.

Why fatherhood matters more than ever before
Crime|Education|Health

Worker dies after falling from construction scaffolding at school, police say

Worker dies after falling from construction scaffolding at school, police say

Worker dies after falling from construction scaffolding at school, police say
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning

An environmental engineer who mapped microplastic pollution in three of Pennsylvania’s watersheds explains what it means for our health.

Microplastics are everywhere in Pennsylvania’s water – but the tide may be turning
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Asteroid or comet? Meteor or meteorite? How to identify and classify the rocks you see streaking through the sky

An observatory director describes the differences between the types of rocks that fly through space.

Asteroid or comet? Meteor or meteorite? How to identify and classify the rocks you see streaking through the sky
Education|Science|Technology

Atlanta nonprofit's STEM summer camp inspires students to dream bigger through robotics

Atlanta nonprofit's STEM summer camp inspires students to dream bigger through robotics

Atlanta nonprofit's STEM summer camp inspires students to dream bigger through robotics
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Perfect tie in Andean district shows Peru’s enduring political fractures

Past the outskirts of Peru’s sprawling coastal capital, where the Andes begin to rise, a small mountain district was perfectly split in the

Perfect tie in Andean district shows Peru’s enduring political fractures