Social Security is a crucial component of many Americans’ retirement plans, yet there is a lack of understanding surrounding the program’s workings. It is essential for everyone to be aware of the fundamental rules governing Social Security to make informed decisions about when to claim retirement benefits. The implications of claiming benefits too early or … Read more
By R. S. Hill As a high school English teacher in Tucson, Arizona, I work at one of the most diverse schools in the state. Most days, I stand before an apathetic, though inquisitive, audience and try to convince—no, sell—15 to 18-year-olds on the radical idea that reading old texts like the Iliad, Beowulf, and … Read more
Colson Whitehead is a rare author who has won the Pulitzer Prize twice. The first time was for his novel “The Underground Railroad” in 2017, which was praised by Barack Obama and Oprah Winfrey and adapted into a TV series by Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins. This achievement landed him on the cover of Time Magazine, … Read more
Sandu cast her ballot in the Moldovan capital Chisinau earlier on Sunday. She emphasized the importance of the referendum vote, stating that it would shape the future of Moldova for many decades to come. She highlighted that people were deciding how they wanted to live and cautioned against letting “dirty money” influence their vote. This … Read more
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) – The health ministry in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza reported that a total of 87 individuals were killed or missing under the rubble following an Israeli attack on the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza on Saturday. Additionally, more than 40 people were wounded in the attack. The … Read more
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have stated that around 7pm yesterday (Saturday, October 19), the man was driving on Redclyffe Road, near Trafford Park, when the incident occurred. It is suspected that the man had a medical episode while driving, leading to him crashing into a lamppost. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Louise Haigh, the UK transport secretary, has acknowledged that the expenses related to constructing the High Speed 2 rail line are still increasing, as she disclosed plans to regain control of the project through a … Read more
California and the rest of the country often overlook the needs of English learners, despite being one of the largest student groups. California alone has over 1 million students learning English as a second language, and this number continues to grow. Unfortunately, the academic performance of English learners has remained stagnant over the past two … Read more
My earliest reading memoryOne of the most fascinating books from my childhood was Gangles by Ronald McCuaig. It featured a wild girl from Australia who could balance on the water spray exhaled by a whale, traveling around with the whale. Reading this book at the age of six was a magical experience that still amazes … Read more
Democrats are refusing to give up on Sen. Jon Tester’s (D-Mont.) reelection bid even as his chances appear bleak with just over two weeks until Election Day. To GOP senators and operatives, the writing has been on the wall for weeks about Tester — and the font has been getting larger by the day. They … Read more