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Education

Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI

Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI

  • JOCELYN GECKER Associated Press

Students say they don't always love the testing format, but many agree that it's effective.

Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department

Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department

  • COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press

As the Trump administration dismantles the Education Department, the agency is pulling back on its role in policing discrimination in America's schools.

US Supreme Court Blocks California Transgender Student Privacy Protections

US Supreme Court Blocks California Transgender Student Privacy Protections

  • Cover Media - Shareable

The US Supreme Court has halted California laws that limit schools from sharing a student's transgender identity with parents without the child's consent. In a 6-3 decision, the court sided with Christian parents who argued the measures violated their constitutional religious and parental rights.

Professors in Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

Professors in Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding

  • COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press

Asked about relationships that often endured for years, many have offered a similar response: Epstein had money to give, and they needed it.

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities stepping in to help

Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows. Cities stepping in to help

  • MAKIYA SEMINERA Associated Press

Immense disparities exist in whether parents across the country report their child as ready for kindergarten, new data from the National Survey for Children's Health shows.

How to navigate the Epstein files

How to navigate the Epstein files

  • CBC English

The U.S. Justice Department has released millions of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but how do you navigate that much material? Ashley Fraser breaks down how CBC’s investigative team is wading through the documents and searching the database.

2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

  • LAURA UNGAR AP Medical Writer

A new study suggests that babies can distinguish between objects at 2 months old, earlier than scientists previously thought.

Ultra-Processed Foods May Heighten Cognitive Decline

Ultra-Processed Foods May Heighten Cognitive Decline

    Some things are out of our control, like cognitive decline, but we can slow it down if we make the right choices. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.

    How to talk to kids about immigration, ICE and recent killings

    How to talk to kids about immigration, ICE and recent killings

      If you avoid the subject, kids can fill the gap with misinformation and worst-case scenarios they’ve conjured.

      Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

      Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces rising calls for her firing or impeachment

        She's one of the high-profile faces of the Trump administration's immigration enforcement campaign.

        Despite calls, Minneapolis sees little change on the streets

        Despite calls, Minneapolis sees little change on the streets

          MINNEAPOLIS — Though President Donald Trump spoke to officials in Minnesota after federal immigration agents shot and killed a second person in Minneapolis, there was little evidence Wednesday of significant changes after weeks of harsh rhetoric and clashes with protesters.

          Official: Officers involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave

          Official: Officers involved in Alex Pretti shooting placed on administrative leave

            A senior Department of Homeland Security official confirmed to CNN that officers involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota on Saturday have been placed on administrative leave. It is standard protocol for agents involved in shootings to be placed on administrative leave whil…

            U.S. sending ICE agents to Winter Olympics, stirring anger in Italy

            U.S. sending ICE agents to Winter Olympics, stirring anger in Italy

              U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel will help protect U.S. delegations at the Winter Olympics in Italy, a U.S. embassy source says, confirming local media reports and prompting anger among some Italian politicians.

              Trump's use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say

              Trump's use of AI images pushes new boundaries, further eroding public trust, experts say

                An edited image of civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong is raising new alarms about how the administration is blurring the lines between what is real and what is fake.

                Local News

                Public asked to vote on nominees for Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

                Public asked to vote on nominees for Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

                Manufacturers in Iowa make a lot of interesting products — but what's the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa? The Iowa Association of Business and Industry is asking Iowans to vote.

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 11

                Shenandoah neighbors: Obituaries for April 11

                Read through the obituaries published in Shenandoah Valley News

                Shenandoah former corrections worker sentenced to 2 years for sexual misconduct

                Shenandoah former corrections worker sentenced to 2 years for sexual misconduct

                The Page County Attorney’s Office announced that a 50-year-old former corrections worker was given a suspended prison sentence for sexual misconduct with an offender.

                Iowa DOT plans open house to discuss roundabout at Highways 59, 2 near Shenandoah

                Iowa DOT plans open house to discuss roundabout at Highways 59, 2 near Shenandoah

                The current intersection at U.S. Highway 59 and Iowa Highway 2 near Shenandoah is being converted into a roundabout next year.

                State & Regional

                Iowa lawmakers unanimously advance pediatric cancer research funding bill

                Iowa lawmakers unanimously advance pediatric cancer research funding bill

                The Iowa House Appropriations Committee unanimously advanced legislation Wednesday to establish a dedicated state funding stream for pediatric cancer research, sending the proposal to the House floor.

                Randy Feenstra tells group he opposes eminent domain for private projects

                Randy Feenstra tells group he opposes eminent domain for private projects

                The first audience question for Randy Feenstra was on eminent domain, highlighting a debate over property rights and hazardous liquid pipelines that has divided Iowa Republicans in recent years.

                Public asked to vote on nominees for Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

                Public asked to vote on nominees for Coolest Thing Made in Iowa

                Manufacturers in Iowa make a lot of interesting products — but what's the Coolest Thing Made in Iowa? The Iowa Association of Business and Industry is asking Iowans to vote.

                Feenstra touts ESAs but says private schools should accept everyone

                Feenstra touts ESAs but says private schools should accept everyone

                Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra said he supports taxpayer-funded initiatives to help send kids to private schools, but he said in exchange they should have to accept every child.

                Nation & World

                Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up

                Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up

                As climate change outpaces ecosystems' abilities to adapt, scientists are turning to conservation genomics, but experts caution it's no substitute for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

                Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war

                Evangelicals amplify Trump's religious framing of Iran war

                President Trump is using Christian rhetoric to rally core supporters behind the increasingly unpopular war with Iran, religious and political experts say.

                As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risks

                As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risks

                The Trump administration is using emergency powers and subsidies to keep U.S. coal plants running.

                Artemis II astronauts return to Earth with a splash, close record-breaking moon voyage

                Artemis II astronauts return to Earth with a splash, close record-breaking moon voyage

                Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada's Jeremy Hansen closed humanity's first lunar voyage in over 50 years.

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                Shenandoah former corrections worker sentenced to 2 years for sexual misconduct

                Shenandoah former corrections worker sentenced to 2 years for sexual misconduct

                Iowa DOT plans open house to discuss roundabout at Highways 59, 2 near Shenandoah

                Iowa DOT plans open house to discuss roundabout at Highways 59, 2 near Shenandoah

                Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 20 for pavement replacement

                Iowa Highway 2 east of Sidney to close April 20 for pavement replacement

                Shopping

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...

                Survey: Many Gift-Buying Parents Pressured to Overspend This Holiday Season

                Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...

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                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

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                Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.

                Crime

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                Sidney man injures 2 deputies, 3 jailers after arrest in Council Bluffs

                A Sidney man arrested on suspicion of litancy of charges is also accused of injuring two sheriff's deputies and jail staff upon his booking into the Fremont County Jail.

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                3 people hurt, 2 vehicles sustain heavy damage in Shenandoah crash

                The Page County Sheriff's Office said two vehicles were involved in a crash where they sustained heavy damage on Monday, Oct. 27, about 5:57 p.m.

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                Page County man arrested after report he shot at a neighbor

                A man from an unincorporated community in Page County was arrested following a short standoff Friday evening.

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                51-year-old Sidney resident flown to Omaha hospital after crash

                A 51-year-old resident of Sidney was flown by medical helicopter to Omaha after a crash involving a wrong-way driver Tuesday morning.

                Politics

                Iowa lawmakers unanimously advance pediatric cancer research funding bill

                Iowa lawmakers unanimously advance pediatric cancer research funding bill

                The Iowa House Appropriations Committee unanimously advanced legislation Wednesday to establish a dedicated state funding stream for pediatric cancer research, sending the proposal to the House floor.

                Randy Feenstra tells group he opposes eminent domain for private projects

                Randy Feenstra tells group he opposes eminent domain for private projects

                The first audience question for Randy Feenstra was on eminent domain, highlighting a debate over property rights and hazardous liquid pipelines that has divided Iowa Republicans in recent years.

                Feenstra touts ESAs but says private schools should accept everyone

                Feenstra touts ESAs but says private schools should accept everyone

                Republican gubernatorial candidate Randy Feenstra said he supports taxpayer-funded initiatives to help send kids to private schools, but he said in exchange they should have to accept every child.

                Legislative candidate in Central Iowa faces licensing board charges

                Legislative candidate in Central Iowa faces licensing board charges

                A candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives is facing disciplinary charges from a state licensing board.

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