US moves up in PISA test score rankings because other countries are doing worse
Chalkbeat reports the U.S. improved its PISA ranking mainly as other countries' scores declined.
Chalkbeat reports the U.S. improved its PISA ranking mainly as other countries' scores declined.
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A man who served on the jury in Lindsay Clancys murder trial released a statement explaining why he would not join the other 11 jurors in finding Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity. Michael Pguy Desronvil was identified as the lone holdout juror. His refusal to dismiss the c...
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The Federal Aviation Administration could start using an AI tool to help with air traffic control as soon as Monday, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The software is called Strategic Management of Airspace Routing Trajectories, or SMART. It's designed to help a...
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A new Trump administration immigration policy that gives federal officials broader discretion to consider an immigrants use of public benefits when deciding whether to grant a green card or visa took effect Friday. The changes expand how immigration officials apply the long-stand...
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The Trump administration has approved a potential multi-billion-dollar sale of stealth F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a move that would bolster the Gulf allys military, even as it threatens to shift the balance of power in the Middle East. The US State Department announced th...
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By Claire Marie Scott | LTVN Executive Producer, Aiden Richmond | LTVN Managing Editor Welcome back to Lariat TV News. This week we have more on James Talarico’s visit to Waco. And we preview football’s upcoming matchup against Louisiana Tech University. Plus, a new Baptist stude...
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Americas chief executives are getting paid more than ever. A report from the Economic Policy Institute found that CEO pay at the top 350 companies rose 14% in 2025 to an average of $28 million. That means CEOs now make roughly 325 times as much as a typical worker. In 1965, CEOs ...
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Revenge has rarely been so stylish. A striking black dress worn by the late Princess Diana on the day her estranged husband publicly admitted adultery is going up for auction at Sothebys, with a presale estimate of up to $300,000. First, the revenge dress, as it has become known,...
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Three cities in the United States were selected as sites for the 2027 women's volleyball World Cup, the new name for the world championships, the sport's international governing body announced Thursday. The 32-nation tournament will be played in North America for the first time A...
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In opening the Buffalo Bills' new stadium, rookie coach Joe Brady was more interested in seeing his team put on a clinic rather than a show. Turns out, Brady got to see both in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the Bills' first regular-season game at Hig...
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Toys R Us is opening 120 new standalone stores across the country this holiday season as the toy retailer continues to expand its U.S. presence. The new locations will bring the total number of Toys R Us stores in the U.S. to 160. This is a major moment for Toys R Us as we signif...
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Another DC institution is fighting to stop President Donald Trump from permanently planting his name on the front of their building. The US Institute of Peace and its ousted board members on Thursday asked a federal appeals court for emergency relief to prevent the administration...
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Start looking for your craziest containers. 7-Eleven is bringing back a fan-favorite tradition on Saturday. Customers can bring almost any container to fill with a Slurpee for less than $2. The company says unusual items such as popcorn buckets or fish bowls are allowed. RELATED ...
