Oklahoma proposes ‘America First Test’ for teachers from New York and California
Critics have said the exam would hurt Oklahoma’s ability to attract and retain educators at a time when the state already pays below-average salaries.
Day: August 21, 2025
US hits ICC with more sanctions, targets French judge involved in Netanyahu arrest warrant
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced more sanctions on International Criminal Court judges, saying that the court was a “national security threat” because it had sought to prosecute US or Israeli nationals. Judge Nicolas Guillou of…
Dusky Gopher Frogs Are Making a Comeback in Mississippi
Fewer than 100 dusky gopher frogs were known to remain. Thanks to some very dedicated humans, numbers are now on the rise.
CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. tech-sell off extends to its second day — but don’t let it ruin your summer
For the second day in a row, tech stocks dragged markets lower Juggernauts such as Apple, Amazon and Alphabet were more meh-nificent than magnificent.
Anemoi expands China production as it waits for big push on wind propulsion orders
Chief executive Clare Urmston believes orders will come once IMO greenhouse rules finalised
China’s Maritime Assertiveness Posts Risks to European Security, German FM Says in Indonesia
Johann Wadephul said that Beijing’s approach “not only threatens Asia’s security, but also undermines the international rules-based order as a whole.”
Meta froze hiring in its AI division last week with sources saying exceptions need Alexandr Wang’s permission; the duration of the freeze remains unclear (Meghan Bobrowsky/Wall Street Journal)
Meghan Bobrowsky / Wall Street Journal:
Meta froze hiring in its AI division last week with sources saying exceptions need Alexandr Wang’s permission; the duration of the freeze remains unclear — Company reorganizes its sprawling ar…
Why Shop? In Maine, the Library of Things Has It All (Almost).
One town’s effort to make pricey items accessible and encourage people to buy less stuff seems to be catching on.
A Miles-Long Cave in Kentucky Was a Smelly Disaster. Now It’s Spectacular.
Hidden River Cave was once filled with heavy metals and sewage that made the surrounding town smell awful. After a cleanup, it became a tourist draw.
Jair Bolsonaro Planned to Seek Asylum in Argentina, Brazil’s Police Say
The police said they found a request for asylum, addressed to Argentina’s leader, on the phone of the Brazilian ex-president, who is accused of plotting a coup.