What happened here? Two things: the U.S. curriculum has been “dumbed down,” and schools have become responsible for teaching everything from health to consumer affairs. The report recommends sweeping changes beginning with requiring at least 5.5 hours of core academic instruction each day. As for the nonacademic classes, says study chairman and education reformer John Hodge Jones, schools “should keep their doors open longer each day and longer each year....
Thomas, a biological male who identifies as transgender, competed for the University of Pennsylvania women’s swim team in compliance with the NCAA transgender student-athlete participation policy. Thomas smashed women’s swim records, won the Division I national title in the 500-yard freestyle, and most recently was nominated by the Ivy League university for the NCAA “Woman of the Year” award. (Another athlete ultimately received the award.) In its press release on the nominations, the NCAA stated, “As 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the NCAA Woman of the Year program is an important opportunity to honor and reflect on the impact of women on intercollegiate sports....
If the sport could produce a championship battle like that every season, NASCAR wouldn’t be shaking up the Chase again. But since their epic battle, both Stewart and Edwards have struggled a bit. Edwards missed the Chase in 2012 and slumped to 13th in the final standings last year. Stewart finished ninth in points in 2012 before breaking his leg and missing 15 races last year. If they can stay in the hunt this season, the new elimination-based Chase could favor both drivers, particularly a one-race showdown, which would bring back memories of their spectacular battle in the 2011 season finale....
The clip of the sun’s surface was recorded by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) between October 25 at 4 p.m. EDT through to 10 a.m. EDT on October 26. It’s 18 hours worth of activity. It shows the inner turmoil of our home star, its surface teeming with activity. Around the side, a particularly active portion of the sun can be seen ejecting material into deep space. The footage, shared with Newsweek, can be seen above....
These hopes are bolstered by the fact that these vaccines, except for Johnson & Johnson, are each said to afford an efficacy of over 90%, rendering what public health officials describe as “effective or practical immunity.” Effective immunity is the development of antibodies to prevent infection. Effective immunity can be achieved through either infection or vaccination, and it is possible that asymptomatic infection may still occur. Despite the positive findings, the results did not assess whether or not these vaccines provide significant sterilizing immunity....
While many cases are mild with flu-like symptoms, the infection can be severe; it can even cause death. Treatment with antibiotics is needed to prevent complications. Ehrlichiosis Symptoms The symptoms of ehrlichiosis vary, and can range from mild to severe; usually symptoms can be seen within a week or more (up to two weeks) after a person is bitten by a tick that is infected with the Ehrlichia bacterium. Although it’s considered a nationally reportable disease, many experts believe that ehrlichiosis is underreported and that the actual number of infected people is significantly higher....
Seminole County Public Schools has warned students and parents not to open the suspicious emails—which could contain malware—and to delete them immediately. Officials said all students at every high school, as well as some middle schools, received the emails. In total, more than eight million emails were sent. “The emails are coming from both Gmail and Protonmail email accounts,” the school district said in a message to parents. “Our information services department and local law enforcement have been alerted and are working diligently to remedy the situation....
How can leaders conduct outreach that leads to results? Eight members of Newsweek Expert Forum share secrets that can help business leaders craft effective B2C outreach strategies and outline why these strategies are critical in today’s saturated business environment. 1. Starting a Conversation The secret to outreach is in your opening statement. Take the time to learn about your prospect, what tools their company is using, what types of ads they are running and what their competitors are doing....
The eighth-grader, u/nothingman24, posted their story to the popular Reddit forum r/AmITheAhole, earning over 2,400 comments and 3,300 upvotes for their post, “[Am I The Ahole] for telling my classmate to cover up their legs?” The original poster (OP) said that they were about to graduate from their school, and all the eighth-graders were doing senior trips. The day prior to the post, they had gone to a trampoline park, and one of their classmates wore shorts....
After advancing to the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-3, 7-5 win over Diego Schwartzman — a match in which he committed 40 unforced errors — the world’s eighth-ranked player said he’s being written off by fans and media like someone ranked much lower. MORE: U.S. Open 2015 in photos | Celebrities at the U.S. Open “It seems like I am No. 200 in every press conference,” Nadal told reporters....
Diego Simeone’s side face Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at Vicente Calderon, holding a 4-2 advantage from the opening fixture in Germany. Simeone focused on Champions League Torres has been out of action since sustaining the injury against Deportivo La Coruna earlier this month, when he appeared to be knocked out prior to hitting the turf following a clash of heads with Alex Bergantinos....
Prosecutors said that Joseph W. Bayliss, 46, was hired by the now shut down company DC Solar, which was based in Benicia, California. Though he was an electrician, he was asked to pose as a licensed engineer charged with inspecting mobile solar generator units on trailers, which the company marketed between 2011 and 2018 as capable of providing lighting at events and emergency power for cellphone companies, according to the AP....
As a manager and leader in corporate America, I understand there are some things that erode your ability to have a successful career. There are little things that many people don’t think about. And a lot of times these little things are not brought to your attention. I compiled a list of 12 things that can also slow down career aspirations. Granted, the work product is a huge piece of the puzzle....
Matabeleland North police spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda confirmed to NewsDay Zimbabwe on Sunday that Philemon Siampijo died on June 9 when he and his friend Abraham came “across a herd of elephants” while riding along the Sinamusanga-Sengwe fishing camp road. The spokesperson said that the two men got off their bicycles and attempted to run away from the elephants, before one charged and went after Siampijo. He confirmed that the animal caught up to Siampijo and “trampled him until he died....
The Giants quarterback tossed 27 interceptions that season. And while he has taken care of the ball fairly well this season, he threw a trio of costly interceptions in Thursday’s 24-19 loss to the Eagles. MORE: NFL Mock Drat 2017 The Giants (10-5) also missed an opportunity to clinch a playoff berth, which they could have done simply by winning. Despite the loss, the Giants could still earn a playoff spot this weekend if the Buccaneers, Packers, Falcons or Lions lose....
Still kicking, part one: Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who says the media and his race, not the affair he tried to hide, are the reason his career’s on life support. Score: 56 Still kicking, part two: Remember this guy? Despite the guilty plea, despite the hypocrisy of being an anti-gay politician who solicited gay sex, Larry Craig remains a U.S. senator. Score: 62
The new “metaphysical thriller” is based on the 2013 novel by Lauren Beukes and stars Moss alongside Wagner Moura (Narcos), Jamie Bell (Rocketman) and Phillipa Soo (Hamilton). Moss is taking more control in her latest TV venture not just as the star, but also as an executive producer and director. She says this increased responsibility is heightening her experience in the industry. Shining Girls in set in the ’90s and Moss plays Kirby Mazrachi, a survivor of a vicious attack by a serial killer whose crimes somehow shift Kirby’s reality....
The 155th Guards Naval Infantry Brigade was involved in a Wednesday attack on a Ukrainian military garrison in Pavlivka, a town southwest of the recently annexed Donetsk region, according to The Moscow Times on Monday. The offensive was intended to give Russian forces access to a key supply line in the area. In the wake of the offensive, the elite naval unit is reportedly pointing the finger at “baffling” leadership decisions that led to the loss of roughly 300 men....
