The technology, featuring wearable panic buttons or mobile phone apps, enables teachers to notify each other and police in the event of an emergency.
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Trump’s turbulent White House years culminate in Florida search
The investigation into his handling of documents comes as he’s facing mounting legal scrutiny on multiple fronts.
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As inflation soars, access to Indigenous foods declines
Healthy eating is key to battling diabetes, which afflicts Native Americans at the highest rate of any ethnic group in the U.S.
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Already shrunk by half, Swiss glaciers melting faster
Researchers say ice volumes have lost an additional 12 percent over just six years.
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Car-bomb killing sows unease among cheerleaders of Putin’s war
The shocking death of Daria Dugina, daughter of Russian nationalist Alexander Dugin, has added to a sense of fear among Russians that “Moscow is now a front-line city” and that even the elite are vulnerable.
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Congo reports new Ebola case linked to previous outbreak
Congo has experienced 14 recorded Ebola outbreaks since the virus was first discovered in the conflict-ridden country in 1976.
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Kansas recount confirms results in favor of abortion rights
After the recount, the side that supported the measure gained six votes and those opposed to it lost 57 votes.
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Trump seeks special master to review Mar-a-Lago documents
The court filing requests the appointment of a special master not connected with the case who would be tasked with inspecting the records recovered from Trump’s club and setting aside those that are covered by executive privilege.
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Fate of Ukrainian lands held by Russia remains unclear
Ukrainian officials and activists paint a picture that contrasts sharply with the Russian TV portrayal of a bright future for the occupied territories under Moscow’s generous care.
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Pfizer seeks OK of updated COVID vaccine booster for fall
White House COVID-19 coordinator said, ‘it’s going to be really important that people this fall and winter get the new shots…’