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Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100. Some schools remained “adversely affected” by the flooding, the Education Ministry said Sunday night. Local media reported that more than 100 schools were flooded, some with collapsed walls and …

Common sayings used metaphorically are popular in the English language — and are often used all over the world. There’s “break a leg,” “the cat’s out of the bag” — and so many others, often with interesting histories. Why do people use these popular expressions? ANIMAL IDIOMS WE CAN’T RESIST: WHY DO WE SAY ‘CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE’ AND OTHER …

Worrying about “kidsthese days” is a concern as old as time. And while previous generations have always worried about young people,there are real concerns with today’s youth that should be addressed. Fromthedislocating effectsofthepandemic that occurred during crucial yearsoftheir academic and social development totheyet-to-be fully understood effectsofwidespread smartphone usage,there are plentyofreasons to be concerned. Recently, we polled a nationally representative sampleofteenagers.They …

George Washington University reiterated Sunday that anti-Israel protesters on campus are violating the university’s rules of conduct and behavior and emphasized that “the hateful language being displayed has no place on our campus.” President Ellen Granberg and Provost Chris Bracey said the university remains committed to protecting the right to activism and free expression of diverse viewpoints, but that those …

Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., called for university leaders to shut down anti-Israel protests on college campuses, saying they had gone too far and threatened Jewish students’ safety. The Democrat told NBC10 Boston that school leaders had a “responsibility” to shut down the protests for disrupting classes and making many Jewish students feel unsafe on campus. “We live in a country …

A stepfather impacted by the Biden administration’s rollout of a new federal student loan application spoke out against the implementation that has left his family, and many others, in financial limbo for months. Harry Jackson, whose stepson was accepted to Purdue University, joined “America’s Newsroom” to discuss how the botched Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) implementation has affected …

Days after drawing a red line for anti-Israel students who pitched tents in the heart of campus, Columbia University says talks to dismantle an anti-Israel encampment remain ongoing. Columbia University President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik said no deal had been reached between school officials and protesting students. She also lamented that non-protesting students were forced to leave campus amid safety concerns. …

A university in California issued a strongly worded statement Sunday after days of unrest on the campus resulted in anti-Israel agitators taking over two academic buildings, saying the cost of these illegal activities would be “in the millions.” California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, or simply Cal Poly Humboldt, condemned the “lawless behavior” of the agitators and said the current rebellion …

Columbia University leadership was urged by 21 House Democrats on Monday that the “time for negotiation is over,” as an anti-Israel encampment broiling with antisemitism has persisted on campus for weeks. Led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer, of New Jersey, and Dan Goldman, of New York, 21 House Democrats signed a letter urging Columbia University’s Board of Trustees to disband “the …

A senior at the University of Southern California (USC) responded to the cancelation of her school’s commencement ceremony in an interview Monday. “It was genuinely devastating,” USC senior Melina Feradouni said. “I was sitting in the classroom doing a final review session when I got the email from the [university] provost. It came to the point where my eyes began …