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US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline

WASHINGTON (AP) — A decade-long slide in high schoolers’ reading and math performance persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 12th graders’ scores dropping to their lowest level in more than 20 years, according to results released Tuesday from an exam known as the nation’s report card. Eighth-grade students also lost significant ground in science skills,…

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India urges BRICS partners to address trade deficits as China calls for unity

India urges BRICS partners to address trade deficits as China calls for unity

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – JULY 6: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China’s Premier Li Qiang, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and…

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What Investors Need to Know

What Investors Need to Know

Cipher Mining Inc. (CIFR) closed the most recent trading day at $7.72, moving +2.66% from the previous trading session. The stock outpaced the S&P 500’s daily gain of 0.21%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.25%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.45%. Prior to today’s trading, shares of the company had gained 58.32% outpaced…

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UK workers ‘job hugging’ to seek security as competition grows – report

UK workers ‘job hugging’ to seek security as competition grows – report

A top economist cautioned that workers are clinging onto roles as opportunities thin out and competition for jobs intensifies. The UK’s jobs market slumped after the October 2024 budget announcement with employment levels declining by 0.9% in December, compared with the previous month, according to research by HR platform Employment Hero. This bucks the trend…

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Fashion District businesses impacted by ICE raids – NBC Los Angeles

Fashion District businesses impacted by ICE raids – NBC Los Angeles

Businesses in downtown Los Angeles’ Fashion District have experienced dwindling sales since immigration raids that began in the summer have spooked clientele. The downtown area, known for its array of clothing items and accessories for various occasions, typically experiences bustling crowds on weekends. However, some business owners say they’ve noticed plummeting sales and less foot…

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Client Challenge

Client Challenge

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