Test scores for 13-year-olds drop several points since the start of pandemic, building on decade-long decline, report says
Average test scores for 13-year-old students in both mathematics and reading have declined several points since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, building on a decline that's been trending over the last decade, according to a new report released from the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
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Fans are just noticing that an iconic Good Humor ice cream treat no longer exists
Good Humor confirmed that its Toasted Almond bar, the sweet treat that has been around since the 1960s, is no more.
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FTC accuses Amazon of enrolling consumers into Prime without consent and making it hard to cancel
The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon on Wednesday for what it called a years-long effort to enroll consumers without consent into its Prime program and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions
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5 players who should be traded during NBA Draft
Thursday's NBA Draft has the potential to alter the balance of power in the NBA, starting with No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama. But what is perhaps more immediately influential are all the potential trades.The 2023 NBA Draft will take place on Thursday, June 22 at 8 p.m. E.T. in Chicag...
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Chiefs could add another pass-rusher even after Chris Jones extension
The Chiefs may have their eye on another veteran defensive end to reinforce the pass-rushing unit after a Chris Jones extension gets done.Coming off a Super Bowl victory in 2022, why would anyone from the Kansas City Chiefs' championship-winning roster want to leave? That seems to be the me...
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Ump show: Rangers' Bruce Bochy goes scorched earth over awful overturned call
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy was completely dumbfounded by an overturned call against the Chicago White Sox, in which is was ruled catcher Jonah Heim blocked the plate illegally.Upon replay, it appears that Heim provided the Chicago baserunner, Elvis Andrus, sufficient room to slide. While ...
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FTC Sues Amazon for Sabotaging Consumer Attempts to Cancel Prime
The US Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon.com Inc. Wednesday, alleging the e-commerce giant duped consumers into signing up
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Mariners vs. Yankees prediction and odds for Wednesday, June 21 (Back Luis Castillo)
The New York Yankees rode a dazzling performance from Gerrit Cole on Tuesday night to a win over the Seattle Mariners, snapping their losing streak in the process.New York won’t have the same luxury on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, as the Yanks are set as underdogs with Luis Castillo (4-5, ...
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Flying Taxi Maker Races to Win Approval to Ferry Passengers Ahead of Paris Olympics
Air-taxi pioneer Volocopter GmbH is racing to obtain a key certification necessary to start ferrying passengers around the
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IRS reduces tax return backlog by 80% and is doing better job answering the phone
The IRS has processed tens of millions of tax returns faster this year compared with years past, and getting through to customer service on the phone is slowly improving
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Willson Contreras coming alive could change Cardinals trade deadline plans
Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras has been playing better this past week -- but can he keep up the production come the trade deadline in August?One week after Willson Contreras admitted his confidence in the big leagues was shot, the three-time All-Star is ramping up his production for the dow...
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Florida vs. TCU prediction and odds for College World Series (Bet over/under)
Florida is one win away from the College World Series finals, but needs to get past TCU in order to do so.The Gators have looked the part in Omaha, Nebraska, beating Virginia and Oral Roberts in two thrilling games, each by one run, can the team hold off the Horned Frogs, who have been one of th...
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