ASU Professor Wins Prestigious Yidan Prize
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Shai Reshef, founder of the tuition-free University of the People, and Michelene Chi, a professor at Arizona State University who developed a framework to enhance student learning, have been announced as the 2023 winners of The Yidan Prize—the biggest award in education—in recognition of their contributions to the field. Each winner will…
Ann Arbor Amazon Truck Blaze: Delivery Vehicle Erupts in Flames
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An Amazon delivery truck caught fire in the driveway of an Ann Arbor home due to a mechanical failure in…
Impacts of a Shutdown on You
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Congress has three days to prevent a government shutdown that would impact millions of Americans. If a…
Biden Administration Announces Visa-Free US Travel for Israelis
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The Biden administration announced a new policy allowing Israeli citizens to enter the U.S. without a visa. The decision was made after the successful monitoring of a pilot effort since July, where Israel allowed over 100,000 U.S. citizens to enter Israel without a visa. Several groups had opposed this move, citing discrimination against…
Kari Lake Faces Backlash for DeSantis, COVID-19 Misinformation
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Failed Arizona governor candidate Kari Lake was criticized by officials from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's…
GRPS Honors Deceased Staff Member: Grand Rapids School Tribute
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Mike DeLano, a 59-year-old worker for Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS), was killed in an accident…
Creating an Ideal Asheville Parks Plan: A New Vision for Recreation
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The City of Asheville has approved funding for a comprehensive parks and recreation plan known as "Recreate Asheville: Shaping Our City’s Parks". The plan, aimed to guide the next decade or more of decision-making for Asheville Parks & Recreation, includes three phases: assessing the community's needs, drafting recommendations and…
Federal Child Care Funding Cut Puts Working Moms at Risk
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During the pandemic, child care became a significant issue in the US, with many facilities shutting down…
Arizona Legislator Slams ‘Misguided’ Homeless Housing Plan in Mesa
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Mesa city officials are considering purchasing a motel for $7.4 million to provide shelter for unhoused…
Fire Damages Marquette County Salt Supply Building
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Storage buildings owned by the Marquette County Road Commission in Republic, Michigan were damaged by fire. One of the buildings contained the leftover salt supply from last year, and 400 tons of this supply was destroyed. Investigators are determining the cause of the fire.
Destructive Fire Hits Marquette County Road Commission…