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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Lockdown drills, practiced to help prepare children for shooting incidents at school, make those who have been exposed to violence feel safer, a new study of thousands of students in the US indicates. The finding, reported in a paper published in the Journal of School Violence, contradicts claims that the drills…

Percentages of adults, by partisan affiliation, selecting various potential purposes of public education as very important. Credit: USC Center for Applied Research in Education While Americans overwhelmingly agree on the fundamental value of public education, a new study by researchers at USC reveals deep partisan divides on sensitive topics like LGBTQ+ inclusion and racial justice in K-12 curricula.…

Sometimes the smallest things have the power to completely change someone’s world. Especially when the kindness comes from unexpected places when the world seems dark and unfair. Little Levi was having the worst day ever – the first grader had no pajamas for PJ day at school. Fortunately, there was a guardian angel who came through to help. Instead of wings, that angel drives a bus, but who cares about the details?More info: FacebookLittle Levi, who’s usually a happy and bubbly first grader, was visibly upset one…

When movie and TV lovers think of queer icons, it’s likely that Kristen Stewart is one of the many stars who comes to mind. For years now, she’s supported and starred in fare that centers on people and themes that don’t conform to heterosexual norms. She’s most recently done that with her latest film, Love Lies Bleeding – an upcoming A24 production. Many would argue that the movie and others represent the progress that’s being made within Hollywood in regard to telling LGBTQ+ stories. However, while opening up about the…

Regardless of what your favorite dessert is, it’s almost impossible not to like cake. There are endless possibilities with it, after all! You might want a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting or a lava cake paired with vanilla ice cream. You can make a pumpkin spice cake for fall and a lemon blueberry cake in the springtime. You’re obligated to eat cake on your birthday, so perhaps you’ll opt for a funfetti masterpiece. And during Mardi Gras, you can enjoy a classic king cake.Personally, when I’m eating a dessert, the…

Even though financial stability is important, being a good parent is about much more than bringing home lots of money. At the end of the day, what matters the most is the quality time that parents spend with their children. It’s these moments that your kids will remember most fondly.Reddit user u/Pigvacuum recently turned to the r/TrueOffMyChest online community to vent about how his 1-year-old son is now “worth millions.” This is thanks to the trust that his wife’s relatives set up in his name. Though that sounds like…

Amy Schumer penned a strong message with an “owes no explanation” vibe about self-love after trolls commented on her appearance.The writer and comedian is currently promoting the second season of her Hulu series — “Life & Beth” — which is premiering on Feb. 16. While sharing a post about the premiere, Amy also addressed recent remarks about her face that cropped up online.“At midnight tonight! Binge both full seasons of @lifeandbethhulu and thank you so much for everyone’s input about my face! I’ve enjoyed feedback…

The "Zack Snyder's Justice League" designs showcase many of the traditional aspects of Green Lantern as his various forms have been displayed in DC Comics. This includes his green mask, lantern chest symbol, and variations that showcase the character in several different versions of his iconic green and black suit. "Hopefully, James Gunn reuses this design for his DCU Hal Jordan," wrote @zillauniverse. While the user may not have meant to provoke with their response, it is interesting to note that these…

iOS 18 will be the biggest iPhone update ever released. That’s what Apple sources who are reportedly familiar with iOS 18 told Mark Gurman a few days ago. I speculated that there’s only one thing that could elevate iOS to such status: the inclusion of so-called Apple GPT AI features in iOS. Without AI, iOS 18 can’t be the giant leap forward that we’re all waiting for. Operating systems have become boring, and that’s perfectly fine. It’s not like Apple or Google can deliver major redesigns or revolutionary new…

Sebastian Barry, 68, is the author of 11 novels and 15 plays. Five of his books have been long- or shortlisted for the Booker prize, and his novels have won numerous awards, including the Costa book of the year (twice) and the Walter Scott prize for historical fiction. He was laureate for Irish fiction from 2018 to 2021. His latest novel, Old God’s Time, is about a retired policeman, Tom Kettle, and his struggles with the legacy of institutional child abuse in Ireland. It has been described as “a tour de force of…