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Britain's Big Move: Back to Erasmus After Brexit

December 17, 2025

Britain is making a U-turn. After leaving the Erasmus program during Brexit, it's now planning to rejoin in 2027. This decision is seen as a big win for young people, giving them a chance to study abroad without extra costs. But there's a catch. The UK will pay £570 million for the 2027/28 academic

politics

Ohio's Education Shake-Up: Phonics vs. Old Methods

December 17, 2025

Ohio's higher education system is facing some changes. A recent state audit found that some big-name colleges, like Cleveland State, Ohio State, and Ohio University, are still teaching old-school reading methods. These methods have been proven not to work as well as the new "science of reading" appr

crime

New Leadership Takes the Helm Amid DC Police Turmoil

December 17, 2025

DC is getting a new interim police chief. Jeff Carroll will step into the role after the previous chief, Pamela Smith, left last week. The change comes at a time when the police department is under scrutiny. Two reports have accused Smith of creating a toxic work environment. They say she publicly

education

Long Beach City College Makes History with New Bachelor's Degree

December 17, 2025

Long Beach City College (LBCC) has just been given the green light to offer its first-ever bachelor's degree. This isn't just any degree, though. It's a Bachelor of Science in Library & Information Science, making LBCC the first community college in the entire United States to offer this kind of pro

education

Teachers in Moldova Plan Silent Protest for Better Pay

December 17, 2025

Teachers in Moldova are gearing up for a unique form of protest on December 16. They want better wages. The Federation of Trade Unions of Education and Science Workers of Moldova organized this event. The protest will start at 12:30 PM Moscow time. Teachers will hold up blank sheets of paper. They

education

Local Leaders Chat About Schools

December 17, 2025

A recent event brought together local leaders to discuss the future of education. The Bettendorf School District invited lawmakers to share their thoughts on how to improve schools. This was not just a casual chat. It was a serious talk about making schools better for everyone. The main goal was to

crime

The Harvard Morgue Manager's Dark Secret

December 17, 2025

A former manager at Harvard Medical School's morgue has been sentenced to eight years in prison for a shocking crime. Cedric Lodge, who worked at the morgue for over 20 years, stole body parts from cadavers donated for research and education. He then sold these stolen remains to collectors. Lodge's

technology

Felicia Yue Takes the Helm at Sphere Entertainment

December 16, 2025

Sphere Entertainment Co. has a new tech boss. Felicia Yue is now the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. She's no stranger to big tech projects. Think of the yellow line in NFL games or the virtual strike zone in baseball. She helped create those. Now, Yue will lead the tech behi

health

Fentanyl: The Deadly Drug That's Changing the Game

December 16, 2025

Fentanyl is a lab-made opioid, way stronger than morphine or heroin. Doctors use it for serious pain, but it's also made illegally. This illegal stuff is often mixed with other drugs, and people don't even know they're taking it. That's dangerous because even a tiny bit can kill. In 2025, the Presi

health

Understanding Pakistani Communities' Views on Organ Donation Abroad

December 16, 2025

Pakistani communities around the world have unique perspectives on organ donation. This review looks at what stops or encourages them to donate organs after death. First, let's talk about the barriers. Many Pakistanis have cultural and religious beliefs that shape their views. Some think that donat