Is it time to limit all screens in school, not just smartphones? Dr. Jean Twenge’s recent New York Times opinion essay, “The Screen That Ate Your Child’s Education,” is reigniting a heated conversation about whether putting a laptop or Chromebook in every student’s hands has actually helped — or quietly harmed — American education.
Is it time to limit all screens in school, not just smartphones? Dr. Jean Twenge’s recent New York Times opinion essay, “The Screen That Ate Your Child’s Education,” is reigniting a heated conversation about whether putting a laptop or Chromebook in every student’s hands has actually helped — or quietly harmed — American education.
The federal case against former FBI Director James Comey appeared to be in jeopardy Wednesday after a federal judge sharply questioned the validity of the grand jury indictment, which accuses Comey of lying to Congress over media leaks and obstructing its investigation into the Russia probe.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received an extraordinarily warm welcome at the White House — complete with a flyover of stealth jets, officers on horseback, and a tour of the Rose Garden from President Trump.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received an extraordinarily warm welcome at the White House — complete with a flyover of stealth jets, officers on horseback, and a tour of the Rose Garden from President Trump.
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Speed Read
Wednesday, November 19
🚨NATION
Arrests now top 250 in immigration crackdown across North Carolina (AP)
Federal judge rules law requiring display of Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms unconstitutional (FOX NEWS)
Cargo ship initially lost power due to loose wire before crashing into Key Bridge (ABC)
Poll shows Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years (NPR)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
U.S. secretly drafting new plan to end Ukraine war (AXIOS)
Student escapes as authorities search for 24 other girls abducted in Nigeria (NPR)
Jamal Khashoggi’s widow describes “7 years of hell” after Saudi journalist’s killing, demands accountability from MBS (CBS)
China warns there is ‘no market’ for Japanese seafood exports as spat over Taiwan comments escalates (CNN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
White House has apologized over Georgia raid, says Hyundai boss (BBC)
Target cuts profit outlook as shoppers look for deals, make fewer store trips (CNBC)
First kiss dates back 21 million years, say scientists (BBC)
Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after Epstein emails made public (CNN)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Curaçao makes soccer history as smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup (AP)
The Kessler Twins sisters Alice and Ellen die together aged 89 (GUARDIAN)
‘Wicked: For Good’ aims for biggest opening of 2025 with $150 million-plus debut (VARIETY)
Clip of Zac Efron in “DWTS” audience goes viral after he appeared to ask an awkward question in front of the cameras (BUZZFEED)
