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NYC dumping record $43B into public schools - at a whopping $44K per pupil - despite shrinking enrollment, poor test results

The numbers don't add up! New York City is spending a record $43 billion on its public school system—about $44,000 per student—despite plummeting enrollment.

New York Post - US News - 1 hour ago

Doesn't add up -- NYC dumping record $43B into public schools - at a whopping $44K per pupil - despite shrinking enrollment, poor test results

The numbers don't add up! New York City is spending a record $43 billion on its public school system—about $44,000 per student—despite plummeting enrollment.

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Despite profound loss, Martin Short's 'happy gene' on display in new documentary -- Kayla McLean -- -

If there's a thin line separating laughter and pain, then a new Netflix documentary out Tuesday reveals Martin Short's walked that line for most of his life.

CBC News - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

AAA forecasts record Memorial Day drivers despite high gas prices

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Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

British PM Starmer tells cabinet meeting he intends to remain leader despite calls to resign - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would "get on with governing" despite a "destabilizing" 48 hours of growing calls to set out ​a timetable for his departure after an election drubbing. News - World - | 2 hours ago

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer defied calls to resign on Tuesday, telling ministers he would "get on with governing" despite a "destabilizing" 48 hours of growing calls to set out ​a timetable for his departure after an election drubbing.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Despite strained ties, U.S. senator says Canada should be cautious of making deals with China -- Politics

As Canada prepares to accept more Chinese-made electric vehicles into the country, a U.S. senator is warning that although Canada-U.S. ties are strained, Canadian officials should be cautious when making agreements with China's government.

CBC News - Politics - 3 hours ago

Kremlin says no 'specifics' on ending Ukraine war despite Putin's words

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Tuesday (May 12) there was no concrete plan to end the Ukraine war, days after Russian leader Vladimir Putin had suggested Europe's worst conflict since WWII could be winding down.Moscow and Kyiv

Channel NewsAsia - World - 3 hours ago

Ex-White House AI czar says US, China could find AI common ground despite fierce rivalry

David Sacks predicts potential outcomes of Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping, saying the U.S. and China could agree on new cyber standards while warning of advancing AI threats.

Fox News - Business - 4 hours ago

Britain pays Starlink millions despite Musk's calls to overthrow UK government

Satellite service supports troops and Ukraine, but payments may raise eyebrows after boss's political broadsides

Register UK - Technology - 6 hours ago

Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street rally despite Iran war worries

Asian shares are trading mixed as optimism encouraged by a record rally on Wall Street clashed with pessimism over worries about surging oil prices and an inflated AI boom. Shares rose in Tokyo and …

Bay to Bay News - World - 10 hours ago

Despite profound loss, Martin Short's 'happy gene' on display in new documentary

If there's a thin line separating laughter and pain, then a new Netflix documentary out Tuesday reveals Martin Short's walked that line for most of his life.

CBC News - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

DOJ weighing new criminal case against Dr. Fauci - despite Biden's autopen pardon and statute of limitations running out

“Accountability for pandemic-era misconduct is non-negotiable,” a Trump administration official told The Post.

New York Post - Politics - 16 hours ago

L.A. port traffic rises in April despite trade disruption, higher fuel costs

The Port of Los Angeles processed 890,861 container units in April, 5.7% above last year -- the second-best April on record despite war, higher fuel costs and trade uncertainty.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 18 hours ago

Investors focus on strong earnings despite Iran war worries

Bob Doll at Crossmark Global Investments explains that earnings growth outweighs higher oil prices for investors.

BBC News - Business - 19 hours ago

Zelenskyy says 'no silence' at Ukraine front despite US-brokered ceasefire

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that fighting with Russia was ongoing despite a three-day US-brokered ceasefire, accusing Russia of not wanting to end the four-year war.

Manila Times - World - 21 hours ago

Money -- No evidence of energy companies profiteering despite highest electricity prices in EU, regulator says

There is no evidence of excess profits being made in the Irish energy market, the regulator said.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Iran Says Missile Capabilities Higher Than Before War Despite CIA Reports: 'Iranians Never Bow to Pressure'

A report from The Washington Post had said that Iran retained roughly 75% of its prewar mobile missile launchers but the country's Foreign Minister placed it closet to 120%

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

US Adds 115,000 Jobs in April Despite Concerns Over Iran War

The United States economy is showing surprising signs of resilience despite the continuing war in Iran. The jobs report released on Friday showed 115,000 jobs were added in April with the unemployment rate remaining steady at 4.3 percent. NBC’s Allie Canal reports for Saturday TODAY.

NBC News - Business - 3 days ago

British PM Starmer Says He Won't Resign Despite Labour's Defeat In Regional Elections

British PM Keir Starmer said he won't resign even though the Labour Party was defeated in local and regional elections.

International Business Times - World - 4 days ago

Economic growth forecast for island of Ireland despite fuel supply turbulence

EY has said events in the Middle East had ‘adversely affected’ Ireland’s inflationary outlook.

Independent UK - Business - 7 days ago

Illinois touts high vaccination rates among school kids despite federal efforts to limit them

Illinois maintained a nearly 97% vaccination rate against the measles among school-aged children, according to new data from public health officials.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Israel's economy and financial markets are booming despite Iran war

The Israeli economy is massively outperforming a swathe of developed-market peers, including key ally the United States.

CNBC - World - 12 days ago

Tourist arrivals to Türkiye up in Q1, revenues rise despite Iran war

Foreign tourist arrivals to Türkiye surged in the first quarter of the year, and revenues also rose to nearly $10 billion despite the regional tensions,...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Foreign investment in California rose last year despite trade disruption

The number of foreign-owned business rose 4% last year in California despite the Trump administration's trade wars, with Japan taking the top spot in a report released this week.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 12 days ago

Push for raw milk intensifies across the U.S., despite illness outbreaks and scientists' warnings

More than three dozen bills supporting raw milk have been introduced in statehouses across the country. A growing number of states are making it legal to sell.

NBC News - Science - 12 days ago

U.S. consumer confidence inches higher in April despite Iran war, soaring gasoline prices

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer confidence rose modestly in April despite growing anxiety over soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.

The Columbian - Business - 13 days ago

Celestica stock slumps despite sharp revenue growth, increase to full-year guidance

Builder of networking switches and other equipment for data centres notes supply-chain constraints involving custom silicon and memory

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 14 days ago

Spring Breakers Determined To Vacation Despite Long Lines At Airport

Inside Edition caught up with spring breakers at Newark Airport and it seemed nothing was stopping them from getting away, even the prospect of endless lines at security.

Inside Edition - US News - 1 month ago

Police Have 'Not Identified a Suspect' in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance, Despite Reports

Police have "not identified a suspect" in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy Guthrie, a Pima County Sheriff's spokesperson tells PEOPLE. Despite reports of potential suspects or arrest, authorities are still searching for leads nearly 72 hours after Nancy was first reported missing from her Arizona home.

People - Entertainment - 3 months ago

Popular Chinese brands bet big on US consumers despite tariff threats

The United States has seen an influx of popular Chinese firms placing big bets on American consumers. Analysts say the conditions are ripe for companies to succeed in the US, but warn that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might stand in the way. Despite the ongoing trade war, brands like Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Po

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 8 months ago

Despite Trump's Win, School Vouchers Were Again Rejected by Majorities of Voters

In several Republican-led states, popular sentiment on the voucher issue has been overridden by the efforts of special interest groups and powerful governors who have enacted sweeping voucher programs that often benefit affluent families.

ProPublica - Politics - 10 months ago