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World Sep 30

America's Teacher Shortage: Which States Are Hit Hardest and What Schools Are Doing

Nearly every state reports teacher vacancies, but the crisis is far worse in some places than others. Here's where the gaps are widest and what's actually working.

5 min read Headings Feature

World Sep 30

Violent Crime in America by the Numbers: Which Cities Are Safest, Which Are Most Dangerous

National violent crime has fallen to a multi-decade low, but the gap between America's safest and most dangerous cities is wider than most people realize. Here is what the data actually shows.

4 min read Headings Feature

World Sep 30

The School Choice Maze: How Vouchers and Charters Actually Work—and How to Use Them

School choice programs now serve over a million students across the country, but the rules vary wildly by state. Here's what the fine print says.

4 min read Headings Feature

World Sep 30

The Transfer Playbook: How Community College Students Reach Four-Year Degrees—and Why So Many Don't

Nearly half of all U.S. undergraduates start at a community college, but only about a third transfer within six years. Here's what separates the success stories from the stuck ones.

5 min read Headings Feature

World Sep 30

Travel Trend 'We-Moon' Redefines the Honeymoon for Single Women

A new travel trend called the "we-moon" encourages single women to take milestone trips with friends instead of waiting for a romantic partner.

2 min read Self Magazine

World Sep 30

Travel Trend 'We-Moon' Rises as Single Women Claim Their Own Milestone Trips

A Self magazine writer coins the "we-moon" — a milestone trip for single women, taken with friends instead of a romantic partner.

2 min read Self Magazine

World Sep 30

Fruit Flies Live Longer When Their Maggots Eat Less Protein, Study Finds

A new study shows that restricting protein in the larval diet of fruit flies extends their adult lifespan, offering fresh clues about how early nutrition shapes aging.

2 min read Ars Technica

World Sep 30

Ciara Miller Debuts Dramatic New Hair Look Before Dancing With the Stars Performance

The Dancing With the Stars contestant showed off a bold hair transformation just days before her next performance on the ABC competition series.

2 min read E! News

World Sep 30

Strategist Turns Bullish on Treasurys as 5.25% Yields Offer ‘Big Fat Cushion’

Longtime Treasury bear Jim Bianco says 5.25% yields have changed his mind, calling the return a realistic baseline after years of artificially low rates.

2 min read MarketWatch

World Sep 30

Julia Stiles Tears Up Over Popped Rib Before DWTS Comeback Dance

Julia Stiles broke down in tears after suffering a popped rib during rehearsals, just hours before her return to the Dancing With the Stars ballroom.

2 min read E! News

World Sep 30

Extreme Heat Watch Searches Spike as Global Temperatures Break Records

Google searches for "extreme heat watch" surged this week as record-breaking temperatures gripped multiple continents, prompting health warnings and emergency measures.

2 min read Google Trends

World Sep 30

71-Year-Old Still Working on $108,000 Salary Asks If He Should Retire

A 71-year-old earning $108,000 a year with $152,000 saved for retirement asks whether he should keep working or call it quits.

2 min read MarketWatch

World Sep 30

Flare Jeans Return for 2026 as Retailers Bet on Retro Denim Revival

Flare jeans are back in style for 2026, with retailers rolling out fresh takes on the 1970s silhouette. Fashion outlets say the cut is moving from niche comeback to mainstream staple.

2 min read E! News

World Sep 30

HHS Report Links Gender-Affirming Care to Radicalization Without Evidence

An HHS report suggests gender-affirming care may radicalize young people, but experts say the claim lacks scientific support and appears politically motivated.

2 min read NPR News

World Sep 30

US Completes Iraq Troop Withdrawal as Iran-Backed Militias Claim Victory

The US military has finished pulling all troops out of Iraq, ending a 12-year mission against ISIS. Iran-backed militias are celebrating while Kurdish leaders worry about their future.

2 min read CBS News

World Sep 30

Bobbi Althoff Says She Was Never Mormon Ahead of New Hulu Series

The podcaster and reality TV newcomer is setting the record straight about her religious background before "The Mormon Wives of Orange County" premieres.

2 min read E! News

World Sep 30

Eric Idle Says He Has No Sympathy for Nick Reiner After Rob Reiner's Death

Monty Python star Eric Idle said he has no sympathy for Nick Reiner, who is under investigation in the death of his father, director Rob Reiner.

2 min read E! News

World Sep 30

Student Told Police 2024 Frat House Encounter 'Felt Like Coercion

A student told police that a 2024 encounter at a fraternity house "felt like coercion," according to a statement obtained by ABC News.

2 min read ABC News

World Sep 30

Mathis Albert, 17, Becomes Youngest USMNT Scorer in Win Over Chile

Borussia Dortmund teenager Mathis Albert broke Christian Pulisic's record as the youngest scorer in USMNT history during a 4-2 friendly win over Chile.

2 min read ESPN Top

World Sep 30

Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE Agent in Texas Charged With Assaulting Officer

The man wounded in an ICE shooting in Texas now faces a federal assault charge, as authorities release few details about what led up to the encounter.

2 min read Google News US