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How a rural Alabama school system outdid the country with gains in math

How a rural Alabama school system outdid the country with gains in math

PIEDMONT, Ala. (AP) — While the rest of the country’s schools were losing ground in math during the COVID pandemic, student performance in a rural Alabama school district was soaring.
London’s historic blue plaques seek more diversity as 1,000th marker is unveiled

London’s historic blue plaques seek more diversity as 1,000th marker is unveiled

LONDON (AP) — A resounding thump breaks the silence as Julia Land drops a lump of grey-brown clay onto the slab roller before Ned Heywood cranks it through the machine once, twice, three times, creating a rectangle about an inch thick.
Nigerian Canadian Debby Friday wins Polaris Music Prize for 'Good Luck'

Nigerian Canadian Debby Friday wins Polaris Music Prize for 'Good Luck'

TORONTO — Debby Friday has won the 2023 Polaris Music Prize for her album “Good Luck.
Blinded by a Russian shell, a Ukrainian soldier couldn’t see his wedding. But he cried at new love

Blinded by a Russian shell, a Ukrainian soldier couldn’t see his wedding. But he cried at new love

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Blinded by a Russian mortar shell, Ukrainian veteran Ivan Soroka couldn't see his bride when she walked into his family home in a shoulderless white dress, a bouquet of white flowers in her right hand.
Actor Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson after rape convictions

Actor Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson after rape convictions

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bijou Phillips has filed for divorce from Danny Masterson, days after the former “That '70s Show” star was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for two rape convictions.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians get 3% annual raises in 3-year labor contract

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians get 3% annual raises in 3-year labor contract

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians voted Tuesday to ratify a three-year labor contract that incudes 3% annual salary raises.
Music Review: The Replacements’ ‘Tim: Let it Bleed Edition’ captures the band’s sublime songwriting

Music Review: The Replacements’ ‘Tim: Let it Bleed Edition’ captures the band’s sublime songwriting

Near the 40th anniversary of their fifth studio album and major label debut, “Tim,” The Replacements are releasing “Tim: Let it Bleed Edition.
Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund

Did your kids buy gear in Fortnite without asking you? The FTC says you could get a refund

WASHINGTON (AP) — Parents whose kids bought virtual gear without their knowledge on the popular Fortnite video game could soon be able to get a refund. U.S.
Music Review: With reissue of ‘Last Splash,’ The Breeders make waves 30 years later

Music Review: With reissue of ‘Last Splash,’ The Breeders make waves 30 years later

The Breeders are celebrating the 30th anniversary of their second studio album with the release of “Last Splash (30th Anniversary Original Analog Edition),” out Friday on 4AD.
YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off the streaming site after sex assault claims

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off the streaming site after sex assault claims

LONDON (AP) — YouTube said Tuesday that Russell Brand will no longer make money from the video streaming site after several women made allegations of sexual assault against the comedian-turned-influencer.
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