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The NYS Education Department shared its official plan to sunset the Regents exams, the make-or-break tests required for a high school diploma.

In “Through the Looking-Glass,” Lewis Carroll’s sequel to “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” the author warns us to beware the Jabberwock. If he were writing today, he would probably warn us to be leery of artificial intelligence, with “jaws that bite” and “claws that catch.” The big difference is that AI has escaped the realm of fantasy.

An influx of refugees from Latin America, U.S. political wars, and the 2024 presidential campaign has fueled anti-immigrant campaigns in the United States. In statements echoing Adolf Hitler and Nazi …

Last year was the hottest ever recorded on Earth, with accompanying climate disasters. More than 40 percent of the planet’s surface was at least 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than in the late 19th century. Many scientists believe that a 1.5-degree increase over preindustrial levels is the point at which severe climate consequences begin.

After several delays, the new federal student loan application is out at least, on a limited basis. Families will be happy to know the form now has significantly fewer questions,

After months of delays and setbacks, the long-awaited simplified free application for federal student aid is finally available, but many families are finding that filling out the new form is anything but simple.

In 1945 the US Army warned about fascism — and almost perfectly described Donald Trump

New York may make Regents exams optional for high school diplomas, allowing students to instead show their proficiency in skills through projects and presentations.

At Harvard and beyond, politicised sector sees new battles erupt between students, faculty, donors and lawmakers over attitudes towards Palestinians

A poll conducted by nextLI/Newsday discovered a not-so-puzzling contradiction. A majority of Long Island residents want more local housing options . . .