Why parents are losing faith in US public schools even as most oppose shutting down the Education Department

Public opinion on U.S. schools is undergoing a noticeable shift. Rising school choice options, shrinking enrollment pools, and pandemic-era pivots toward alternative models have left many parents questioning the future of public education.According to the 57th annual PDK Poll released Tuesday, nearly 60% of parents now say they support using public funds for their child…

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China ties have made steady progress, looking forward to meeting Xi, says PM | India News

PM Modi meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi NEW DELHI: The recent Sino-Indian detente seemed set for a significant step forward with PM Narendra Modi saying Tuesday that bilateral ties have made “positive and steady” progress guided by respect for each other’s interests and sensitivities, and accepting President Xi Jinping’s official invitation to visit China…

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Aubrey Plaza opens up about dealing with grief post husband Jeff Baena’s death by suicide: ‘It’s a daily struggle’ |

Actor Aubrey Plaza bravely spoke up for the first time about the loss of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena, who died by suicide in January at the age of 47.In a conversation with her friend and ‘Parks and Recreation’ co-star Amy Poehler, Plaza opened up about handling grief post her husband’s tragic demise. Amy on…

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8 Indian-origin political leaders in the US: Where they studied before stepping into public life

From the Vice President’s office in Washington to the House of Representatives across multiple states, Indian-origin leaders are making history in the United States. As of 2025, at least eight Indian-Americans hold influential positions in US politics, bringing with them diverse professional expertise, cultural identity, and a strong grounding in education.Their academic backgrounds span medicine,…

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INDIA bloc names former SC judge Sudershan Reddy as its VP candidate | India News

Justice (retired) BS Reddy with INDIA bloc leaders NEW DELHI: Dubbing the vice-presidential poll as an “ideological battle” to counter the assault on constitutional values, the joint opposition announced Tuesday former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as its candidate to take on NDA’s C P Radhakrishnan, underlining that Reddy is a “consistent and courageous…

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‘Coolie’ Box Office collection day 6: Rajinikanth’s film touches Rs 216 crore mark in India; BEATS Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR’s ‘War 2’ on first Tuesday | Tamil Movie News

Superstar Rajinikanth’s latest film ‘Coolie’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, had a thunderous start at the box office during the Independence Day weekend. But after the long holiday run, the film is now seeing a dip in collections as weekdays kick in.Despite the slowdown, the Rajinikanth action drama has crossed the big Rs 200 crore mark…

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School voucher wars reach US courts with billions at stake: Can teachers’ unions defend public education?

Teachers unions across the United States are waging a series of high-stakes legal fights against private school voucher programs, and in some states, they’re winning. At least five lawsuits have been filed since 2022, when the US Supreme Court’s Carson v. Makin ruling allowed public funding to flow to private, including religious, schools.According to The…

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‘He’s interested in sports, but doesn’t play games in politics’: PM Modi on NDA vice-president nominee CP Radhakrishnan | India News

NEW DELHI: “We have been friends for over 40 years; back then, our hair was black,” PM Narendra Modi recalled at the felicitation of NDA vice-presidential candidate CP Radhakrishnan (CPR) during NDA parliamentary party meeting on Parliament premises on Tuesday.The PM expressed happiness at the enthusiasm among allies for “CPR” and urged opposition to support…

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