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A 16-year-old gunman opened fire at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines, killing at least six students and injuring at least 17 others before killing himself. Authorities suspended classes and deployed social workers; officials urged calm as police investigated the country's third deadly school incident since June.
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A shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines, left at least one dead and several injured. Officials gave conflicting casualty figures, classes were suspended, and police opened an investigation. The report notes school shootings are rare in the Philippines despite high regional gun ownership.
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Three Georgia adults were issued arrest warrants after allegedly forcing their way onto a school bus and removing children, claiming the substitute driver had locked kids inside without air conditioning. Investigators said the claims were false, that the children were on the bus only 14 to 15 minutes before help arrived, and that no evidence supported charging the driver.
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A 22-year-old University of Connecticut senior and former track athlete died after his SUV struck a utility pole and tree in Mansfield, Connecticut. Police said he crossed into oncoming traffic early Wednesday and was airlifted to Hartford Hospital, where he died. The article includes tributes from school officials and details about his athletic and academic background.
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A CBS News segment preview features Vanity Fair contributor Chris Whipple discussing how JD Vance's Yale Law experience may have shaped his evolution from Trump critic to Trump's vice president. The item is a brief broadcast summary without partisan characterization.
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A parent's account of her daughter appearing high on cocaine during university freshers week anchors an investigation into the prevalence and affordability of cocaine among UK students. It cites a Loughborough study finding nearly one in four students has used cocaine and experts warning it is increasingly pure, cheap, and normalized.
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Learner drivers in the UK are using YouTube and TikTok tutorials to supplement costly driving lessons, with some saying the videos help them save money. Driving instructors and the Driving Instructors Association warn that online content should be used alongside professional lessons, citing AI-generated misinformation and road safety risks.
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Tim Harris, UCLA’s new CEO and athletic director, discusses his early initiatives, including free student tickets, a potential jersey-patch sponsorship, and improving Rose Bowl attendance. He emphasizes relationship-building and serving current fans as he aims to elevate UCLA athletics.
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A Louisiana middle school teacher recently named Teacher of the Year was arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder after two men were shot in Donaldsonville, one multiple times. Police say he fired at the victims and fled before being taken into custody; the school district says he is no longer employed.
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The UK Youth Parliament faces possible closure because the government is not committing to continue funding it beyond March 2027. The report balances concerns that axing it would harm youth democracy with criticism that it does not provide value for taxpayers' money.
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A shopping article promotes a discounted LEGO Classic set ahead of Prime Day, citing research and parent reviews about educational and behavioral benefits. It is framed as a deal for parents rather than political or ideological content.
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A quiz invites readers to test their knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, using questions based on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services study materials. It notes that a revised civics test for naturalization applicants introduced last year is considered more challenging by many.