The article discusses the ongoing debate over what should be prioritized in classrooms, contrasting calls to focus solely on basic skills with concerns over the exclusion of discussions about race, gender, and diverse identities. It highlights recent legislative efforts, like Texas's push to display the Ten Commandments, and questions the true motives behind efforts to restrict discussions that celebrate diversity, emphasizing that education should encompass both foundational skills and an understanding of human identities to ensure truly inclusive learning environments.

The article highlights the challenges faced by young caregivers like Joshua Yang, whose mother suffers from Parkinson's disease, and how potential Medicaid cuts threaten critical home care services. It discusses the emotional and educational toll on youth caregivers, initiatives to support caregiving students, and the broader implications of funding reductions on families and healthcare infrastructure. The piece emphasizes the need for awareness and policies to protect these vulnerable groups.

Hong Kong/New York CNN  — Kiwi Zhang, a computer science student from China, was full of hope for his academic future in the United States – until his visa was revoked at the US border last week.The first-year PhD student at a university in the south of the country had just presented his re...

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May 29, 2025 5:30 amPresident Donald Trump is betting he can bring public opinion to his side in a winding legal fight with Harvard, the elite university that, more than any other, has resisted his sweeping policy demands.Harvard has sued the Trump administration twice for actions it says amount...

Beijing CNN  — A one-two punch from the United States risks shattering the already fragile trade war truce between Washington and Beijing, with Chinese tech companies and students both dealt shock blows by the Trump administration Wednesday night.Viewed from within China, things had been look...

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May 13, 2025 2:00 pmPresident Donald Trump is preparing to accept a repurposed luxury jet from Qatar, a nation he once correctly referred to as the world’s leading “funder of terrorism” and “radical ideology,” to replace an aging Air Force One. Qatar, the president says, will bequeath ...