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U.S. Students Slide in Math, Science Test Scores
U.S. scores were no better than when the tests were first given in 1995. In math, the recent declines wiped out years of gains. American science scores have fallen since 2015, although the latest drops from 2019 weren’t statistically significant.
The results come as President-elect Donald Trump has criticized America’s education system and pledged to abolish the federal Education Department. Wednesday’s release did come with a slice of good news, though: U.S. students still score above international averages, which include countries with a range of economic levels.
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Women's Golf Shuts Door on Trans Athletes
The LPGA Tour announced a dramatic change in its gender policy Wednesday, having huge repercussions for transgender players.
Women's golf has been embroiled in controversy over the past year with multiple professionals pleading with the tour to alter its rulebook to prevent trans athletes, such as Hailey Davidson, from competing.
The LPGA had stood firm by its inclusion policy for transgender athletes who undergo surgery after male puberty, having removed its requirement for golfers to be 'female at birth' in a policy change in 2010.
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South Korea in Chaos: President Faces Treason Claims, Mass Protests
South Korea’s opposition parties moved swiftly on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, hours after his failed attempt to impose martial law triggered the country’s worst constitutional crisis in decades.About 190 lawmakers from six opposition parties submitted an impeachment motion, intending to discuss the bill in parliament on Thursday before a vote on Friday or Saturday.As pressure built on members of Yoon’s own party to support the impeachment bid, thousands of protesters against the president gathered in central Seoul.“[Yoon] is someone who can press the… Read more