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One of the world's most-visited museums plans an extension in an industrial Dutch city

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum plans to open a new branch in Eindhoven

One of the world's most-visited museums plans an extension in an industrial Dutch city
Business|Economy|Education|Science|Technology

Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities

Polytechnic universities try to incorporate skills-based learning into education.

Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose

While headlines focus on Harvard and Columbia, state universities train far more STEM students, power the nation’s research engine and have fewer resources to weather sweeping cuts.

The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection

A diverse team of researchers, concerned that the global elder care crisis cannot be addressed by the market or the state alone, are seeking creative solutions.

Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection
Economy|Education|World

Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions

Some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges have been enrolling record numbers of low-income students as campuses prioritize economic diversity in the wake of a ban on affirmative action

Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions
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‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee

‘Trump Gold Card’ launches, offering expedited immigration pathway with a $1 million fee
Education|Environment|World

Record flooding threatens Washington as more heavy rain pounds the Northwest

Residents of western Washington state began packing up and fleeing rising rivers as heavy rain causes rivers to rise

Record flooding threatens Washington as more heavy rain pounds the Northwest
Education|Health|Technology|World

‘What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen?’ South Australia Premier says social media ban is about protecting children

‘What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen?’ South Australia Premier says social media ban is about protecting children

‘What’s the worst thing that’s gonna happen?’ South Australia Premier says social media ban is about protecting children
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products

Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022

Botulism outbreak sickens more than 50 babies and expands to all ByHeart products
Crime|Education|US|World

Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University

A parent of a Kentucky State University student has been charged with murder following a campus shooting

Parent of student charged in shooting that killed teen at Kentucky State University
Business|Crime|Education|Sports|US

Michigan fires head football coach Sherrone Moore after investigation into alleged ‘inappropriate relationship’ with staffer

Michigan fires head football coach Sherrone Moore after investigation into alleged ‘inappropriate relationship’ with staffer

Michigan fires head football coach Sherrone Moore after investigation into alleged ‘inappropriate relationship’ with staffer
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

US suicide rate fell in 2024 after hovering at high level

The U.S. suicide rate has fallen after years of hovering at some of the highest levels ever reported, according to preliminary data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

US suicide rate fell in 2024 after hovering at high level
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Tip ends 1983 abduction case in Jefferson County, sparks family reunion

Tip ends 1983 abduction case in Jefferson County, sparks family reunion

Tip ends 1983 abduction case in Jefferson County, sparks family reunion
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

Browns' Shedeur Sanders is keeping his focus on improving after a strong 3rd start

Shedeur Sanders is still learning to decipher NFL defenses, recognize coverages and make smarter decisions

Browns' Shedeur Sanders is keeping his focus on improving after a strong 3rd start
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi

Waymo's self-driving taxis have been in the spotlight for both negative and positive reasons

San Francisco woman gives birth in a Waymo self-driving taxi
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

'Once in a generation opportunity': Narcan to be distributed to every public school in Georgia

'Once in a generation opportunity': Narcan to be distributed to every public school in Georgia

'Once in a generation opportunity': Narcan to be distributed to every public school in Georgia
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Local rescue builds outdoor shelters for cats during winter months

Local rescue builds outdoor shelters for cats during winter months

Local rescue builds outdoor shelters for cats during winter months
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment

James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers

Author James Patterson has surprised hundreds of booksellers with $500 checks for the holidays

James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

'We take for granted life,' Families react after deadly fight at North Forsyth High School

'We take for granted life,' Families react after deadly fight at North Forsyth High School

'We take for granted life,' Families react after deadly fight at North Forsyth High School
Education|Health|Technology

'The older the better': Child psychiatrist weighs in on new Australia law banning social media access for children under 16

Under Australia's new law, platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Youtube, and TikTok, need to show they’ve taken “reasonable steps” to deactivate accounts used by children under 16 and to prevent new accounts being opened in order to avoid fines. CNN's Boris Sanchez and Brianna Keilar unpack the social media ban with child psychiatrist Victoria Dunckley.

'The older the better': Child psychiatrist weighs in on new Australia law banning social media access for children under 16
Business|Education|World

Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

President Donald Trump’s push for the largest mass deportation in history has had an outsized impact on the child care field, which is heavily reliant on immigrants and already strained by a worker shortage

Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Good Samaritan walks 6-year-old girl to school after finding her alone in freezing weather

Good Samaritan walks 6-year-old girl to school after finding her alone in freezing weather

Good Samaritan walks 6-year-old girl to school after finding her alone in freezing weather
Americas|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle

McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers holiday comfort, connection and free advice

McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers holiday comfort, connection and free advice

McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers holiday comfort, connection and free advice
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

1 student dead and another injured in shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort

1 student dead and another injured in shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort

1 student dead and another injured in shooting at Kentucky State University in Frankfort
Education|Environment|Health

Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it

Doulas bring a holistic, person-centered approach that can improve birth outcomes and lower overall costs.

Doulas play essential roles in reproductive health care – and more states are beginning to recognize it
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science

Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows

Girls are at an even greater risk of early substance use than boys.

Exposure to neighborhood violence leads some Denver teens to use tobacco and alcohol earlier, new study shows
Arts|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled

The Supreme Court has heard arguments about how courts should decide borderline cases of whether convicted murderers are intellectually disabled and should be shielded from execution

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled
Business|Economy|Education|Political|US|World

Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill

The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina could be federally recognized through the National Defense Authorization Act the House plans to vote on this week

Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill
Education|Europe|Political|US|World

Rod Paige, first Black to serve as US secretary of education, dies at 92

Rod Paige, the first African American to serve as U.S. secretary of education, has died at 92

Rod Paige, first Black to serve as US secretary of education, dies at 92
Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political

Senate heads toward dueling partisan votes on health care, with each likely to fail

The Senate is heading toward dueling partisan votes on health care this week

Senate heads toward dueling partisan votes on health care, with each likely to fail
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Environment|Finance|Political|US

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years

Democrat Eileen Higgins has won the Miami mayor’s race over a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump

Democrat wins Miami mayor’s race for the first time in nearly 30 years
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Science

Prosecutors focus on DNA and blood evidence found in dumpsters at Brian Walshe’s murder trial

Prosecutors focus on DNA and blood evidence found in dumpsters at Brian Walshe’s murder trial

Prosecutors focus on DNA and blood evidence found in dumpsters at Brian Walshe’s murder trial
Business|Education|Health|Interview

Could a social media ban for kids work in the United States?

Dr. Jenny Radesky joins The Lead.

Could a social media ban for kids work in the United States?
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?

Australia is banning young teens from social media. Could it happen in the US?
Business|Economy|Education

Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan

Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan

Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan
Education|Environment|Health|Science

What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?

The nation’s leading doctors groups are in a standoff with federal health officials over vaccines

What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health

First group of K9 units certified to detect pure fentanyl

First group of K9 units certified to detect pure fentanyl

First group of K9 units certified to detect pure fentanyl
Education|Entertainment|Sports

Notre Dame AD still upset with ACC and CFP committee, calls for expansion to 16-team playoff field

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua thinks there’s a simple solution to politicking for College Football Playoff spots: expansion

Notre Dame AD still upset with ACC and CFP committee, calls for expansion to 16-team playoff field
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology|World

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?
Arts|Crime|Education|Political|World

Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules

A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she challenges her arrest and detention by the Trump administration

Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds

Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds

Nearly a third of American teens interact with AI chatbots daily, study finds
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism

An infant botulism outbreak has sickened at least 39 babies across the U.S. and underscored the crucial role of a medication that treats the rare disease

How a rare drug made from scientists' blood saves babies from botulism
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges

Illinois has a new law shielding immigrants from federal enforcement near courthouses, hospitals, university campuses, and day cares

Illinois law protects immigrants from arrest near courthouses, hospitals or colleges
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|World

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase

The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott revealed $7.1 billion in donations to nonprofits in 2025 Tuesday, marking a significant increase in her annual giving from recent years

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gave $7.1 billion to nonprofits in 2025, a major increase
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Michigan parent files Title IX complaint over transgender student playing on girls volleyball team

Michigan parent files Title IX complaint over transgender student playing on girls volleyball team

Michigan parent files Title IX complaint over transgender student playing on girls volleyball team
Crime|Education|Political

Gov. Greg Abbott vows to add more Turning Point USA chapters to Texas schools

Gov. Greg Abbott vows to add more Turning Point USA chapters to Texas schools

Gov. Greg Abbott vows to add more Turning Point USA chapters to Texas schools
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession

Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession

Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle

Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead

Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead

Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead
Crime|Education|Health|World

Madison doctors recall lifesaving efforts on school shooting anniversary

Madison doctors recall lifesaving efforts on school shooting anniversary

Madison doctors recall lifesaving efforts on school shooting anniversary
Education|Environment|Health|Science

Testing points to likely cause after 70+ vultures found dead on Ohio school grounds

Testing points to likely cause after 70+ vultures found dead on Ohio school grounds

Testing points to likely cause after 70+ vultures found dead on Ohio school grounds
Crime|Education

Assistant principal at Spartanburg County school charged with failure to report child abuse, police say

Assistant principal at Spartanburg County school charged with failure to report child abuse, police say

Assistant principal at Spartanburg County school charged with failure to report child abuse, police say
Crime|Education|Political|Sports|World

High school students in San Jose form swastika on football field, post image with Hitler quote on social media

High school students in San Jose form swastika on football field, post image with Hitler quote on social media

High school students in San Jose form swastika on football field, post image with Hitler quote on social media
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Parkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it

Parkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it

Parkinson’s disease is on the rise. 5 expert tips to reduce your risk of developing it
Australia|Education|Political|World

Teens fight Australia’s social media ban in court

The Australian government says it has banned under-16s from social media for their own safety. Now, two teens are fighting the law in court, arguing a right to political expression. CNN's Angus Watson reports.

Teens fight Australia’s social media ban in court
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong

Many people understand rural America through stereotypes. Two scholars who study rural communities bust 6 of those myths, complicating the conventional wisdom.

6 myths about rural America: How conventional wisdom gets it wrong
Economy|Education

Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether

Not letting undocumented students pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities can make the cost of a college education prohibitive.

Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Science|Technology

How to watch one of the year's best meteor showers, the Geminids

It's time for the Geminid meteor shower, one of the strongest of the year

How to watch one of the year's best meteor showers, the Geminids
Arts|Education|Travel|World

Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back

Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back

Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends

Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday

Australia's social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Man who says religious group beat him wants prosecutor removed after long wait for retrial

A man who says he was held down and beaten by members of a religious group in North Carolina wants the prosecutor removed from his case

Man who says religious group beat him wants prosecutor removed after long wait for retrial
Business|Economy|Education|World

Corporate America ‘risks rolling back progress’ for women, says new report

Corporate America ‘risks rolling back progress’ for women, says new report

Corporate America ‘risks rolling back progress’ for women, says new report
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Travel

Georgia O'Keeffe's views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan

A new conservation plan would preserve pristine desert vistas beside the longtime home of 20th century painter Georgia O’Keeffe and ensure visitors continued access to a spiritual retreat, along with winter pasture for livestock

Georgia O'Keeffe's views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan
Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Notre Dame's Love, Indiana's Mendoza, Vanderbilt's Pavia, Ohio State's Sayin named Heisman finalists

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy given to the top player in college football

Notre Dame's Love, Indiana's Mendoza, Vanderbilt's Pavia, Ohio State's Sayin named Heisman finalists
Africa|Crime|Education|World

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held

A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school and released over the weekend have been hosted at a government-organized ceremony

100 schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria are released but more are still held
Crime|Education|US|World

Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says

Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says

Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says
Education|Entertainment|US

Supreme Court declines to hear Texas book ban appeal in case watched by free speech groups

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal on a Texas free speech case

Supreme Court declines to hear Texas book ban appeal in case watched by free speech groups
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Social worker killed on job described by coworker as "passionate, wonderful person"

Social worker killed on job described by coworker as "passionate, wonderful person"

Social worker killed on job described by coworker as "passionate, wonderful person"
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Family on mission to help others navigate pain of stillbirth & infant loss

Family on mission to help others navigate pain of stillbirth & infant loss

Family on mission to help others navigate pain of stillbirth & infant loss
Business|Education|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Sports

'Brought out the kid in me': Sooner fans, businesses celebrate hosting playoff game in Norman

'Brought out the kid in me': Sooner fans, businesses celebrate hosting playoff game in Norman

'Brought out the kid in me': Sooner fans, businesses celebrate hosting playoff game in Norman
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Holiday helpers bring Christmas spirit to senior

Holiday helpers bring Christmas spirit to senior

Holiday helpers bring Christmas spirit to senior
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Man helps Children’s Hospital patients turn artwork into holiday cards

Man helps Children’s Hospital patients turn artwork into holiday cards

Man helps Children’s Hospital patients turn artwork into holiday cards
Arts|Education|US|World

Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene

Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene

Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene