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on May 8, 2025
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The Trump administration says it will stop paying out $1 billion in federal grants that school districts across the country have been using to hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers. The U.S. Department of Education is telling impacted districts that the Biden administration, in awarding the grants, violated “the letter or purpose […]

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on May 8, 2025
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Some of the biggest names in education research — who often oppose each other in scholarly and policy debates — are now united in their desire to fight the cuts to data and scientific studies at the U.S. Department of Education. The roster includes both Grover J. “Russ” Whitehurst, the first head of the Institute […]

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on May 8, 2025
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Key Takeaways: SearchGPT can scan multiple sources simultaneously to reveal special discounts, loyalty rewards, or hidden startup offers that may be challenging to find on traditional search engines. SearchGPT provides essential bargaining strategies — like leveraging competitor rates or bundling electricity and gas — so you can approach providers more confidently and effectively. SearchGPT can […]

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on May 8, 2025
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Key Takeaways: Ultra-thin solar cells can make it possible to put solar power in places once thought impossible, such as on clothing, wearables, and smartphones. Ultra-thin solar cells have shown unexpected efficiency thanks to nanostructuring and multi-junction layering. Ultra-thin solar cells face difficulties, such as durability in real-life use, but researchers are hard at work […]

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on May 8, 2025
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Key Takeaways: Carbon tariffs are fees attached to imports based on the amount of carbon emissions released during the manufacture of a product. Carbon tariffs can pressure countries to start investing in renewable energy and other green initiatives to avoid the additional fees.  Enforcing carbon-related tariffs can be difficult because a product may pass through […]

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on May 8, 2025
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-Written by Carolyn Ireland of the Globe and Mail -Published March 19, 2025 In early March, real estate agent Alex Beauregard received notice that two rival buyers were preparing bids for a sparkling three-bedroom house in the Christie Pits neighbourhood. Mr. Beauregard wondered if additional last-minute bidders would jump in before the offer deadline for […]

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on May 8, 2025
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SYDNIA YU TORONTO SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED MARCH 26, 2025 DONE DEAL Record snowfall fails to delay sale of updated Annex semi with a laneway home SYDNIA YU TORONTO SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED YESTERDAY Open this photo in gallery: SUTTON GROUP-ASSOCIATES REALTY INC. 717½ Palmerston Ave., Toronto Asking price: $1,799,000 (February, […]

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on May 8, 2025
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Lessons from courageous people and nonprofits who have taken on Goliath – and won! Amy Daniewicz, Impact Fund Grant Program Director Welcome to the new sad chapter of our nation’s history. The storm that has been looming ominously on the horizon for so long is now swirling overhead.  I hear you. I feel you. The […]

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on May 8, 2025
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The transition from high school to young adulthood is usually as overwhelming as it is exciting. If you know a recent graduate and want to celebrate this milestone, the right gift can make their next chapter a little more manageable. Below we’ve compiled a few of our favorite gadgets, gear and other gift ideas that […]

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on May 8, 2025
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ASUS is now outfitting its NUC 14 Pro mini PC with a neural processing unit (NPU) capable of reaching 48 trillion operations per second (TOPS). The new model, the ASUS NUC Pro AI, will have up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 288V processor. With a height of only 1.3 inches, this mini PC can […]