One reporter traveled to understand how it is taught now. Go to Source Author: Sam Sifton https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
As El Niño Dries Indonesia, Wildfires Intensify
The unusual weather pattern and dried out peatlands, a kind of wetland, have been behind some of the country’s worst fire seasons. This year could be one. Go to Source …
Raman’s role in tackling homelessness comes under scrutiny in L.A. mayor’s race
Critics say the candidate failed to lead a homelessness committee with the urgency needed to combat L.A.’s enduring crisis. Raman claims that politics were at play. Read full story Author: …
Will Trump interfere in the midterms? Democrats and their allies are preparing
Across California and the nation, Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates are ramping up coordination and gaming out responses to a raft of potential actions by the Trump administration to …
Paramount accuses Mark Ruffalo of ‘antisemitic tropes’ on the eve of mediation talks in antitrust battle
Amid caustic political charges, Paramount executives and lawyers representing 12 states are set this meet this week to see if a truce is possible. Read full story Author: Meg James
Barabak: Ripple or blue wave? This race will test Democratic strength in November
The contest in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District should be a shoo-in for Republicans. But a problematic candidate, inflation and Trump’s unpopularity give Democrats not far-fetched hopes for a massive upset. …
California teen killed in shooting at high school football game; suspect in custody
A suspect was arrested after Levi Brown, 17, was fatally shot during a game in Bakersfield. Read full story Author: Jasmine Mendez
Plaschke: Fifty years on the prep beat and still going strong, Eric Sondheimer is a local legend
He’s worked on messy sidelines and in crowded bleachers while juggling impossible deadlines to write about future Hall of Famers and unknown benchwarmers. Read full story Author: Bill Plaschke
Newsom signs bill shielding immigrant aid workers’ home addresses
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2624, creating a California address confidentiality program for immigrant aid workers, employees and volunteers who face doxxing and threats. Read full story Author: Jaweed Kaleem
Governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state, indicted by U.S., steps down from office — again
Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya of Mexico’s Sinaloa state announced Saturday he is once again taking leave — a day after returning to office following a months-long absence after being indicted …
Trump says Canada wants ‘benefits’ of being US state after trade talks collapse
Canada’s PM said he was “reluctantly” announcing retaliatory tariffs and accused the US of starting a trade war. Read full story Author:
Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions
Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was “essential” for helping mayors “effectively deliver new homes”. Read full story Author:
Zelensky has ‘questions to answer’ about corruption in his government, sacked minister tells BBC
The sacked former defence minister has also called for elections to be held in Ukraine. Read full story Author:
How a new era of heatwaves could shake up the school calendar
Teachers warn it could be increasingly difficult for classrooms to function during the hottest months. Read full story Author:
CrossCountry cancels UK services after power cut
Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the “worst case scenario”. Read full story Author:
Robots compete in boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games
The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday. Read full story Author:
The hotel booking mix-up that could free mushroom murderer
A table tennis tournament and a throat lozenge could help Erin Patterson’s lawyers overturn her convictions. Read full story Author:
Why we can’t look away from hoarder home clean-ups
Videos of extreme cleaning posted on social media often go viral and are watched millions of times. Read full story Author:
Trump Mobile promoted a ‘Made in the USA’ phone – but the details kept changing
BBC Verify tracks the changes in design, spec, manufacture and release date of the T1 phone from Trump Mobile. Read full story Author:
Did a goat herder’s lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?
Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives. Read full story Author: