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Nathan McAlister @nhtoymc.bsky.social · 10h

HQI-Artotatation! 🎨🖌️ using the Vision for Quality Instruction at the HGSS PLC. Great way to incorporate art with note taking. #KSHGSS @ksde.bsky.social

Nathan McAlister @nhtoymc.bsky.social · 10h

Intro Gamification 🚩 of the Essential Understanding Framework with teachers at the #KSHGSS PLC.

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Teacher2Teacher @teacher2teacher.bsky.social · 11h

A classroom can feel like a busy hive of activity – but don't forget to get quiet and listen sometimes, reminds T Juan Campos:

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Christopher Miller @christopherjm.ft.com · 12h

What are the US Tomahawk missiles Trump is considering for Ukraine? Why does Kyiv want them? What are the risks and limitations? We spoke to several experts. Read our FT explainer, w/ @henryjfoy.ft.com and Steff Chávez.
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The Tomahawk missiles Trump is considering for Ukraine

[FREE TO READ] The US president has floated selling Kyiv a long-range weapon capable of striking Moscow

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FRANCE 24 English @en.france24.com · 11h

🇫🇷 🛡️ Following a wave of intrusion into NATO's airspace in recent weeks, the French army is carrying out simulations to target and shoot down intruding drones and aircraft.

FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at the army's anti-aircraft weaponry ⤵️

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 11h

Argentine President Javier Milei is asking for billions of dollars from the Trump administration to prop up the country’s currency, a departure from his program of free-market economic revisions.

Milei’s Radical Overhaul of Argentina Meets Its Match in the Humble Peso

The Argentine president is asking for billions of dollars from the Trump administration to prop up the country’s currency, a departure from his program of free-market revisions of its economy.

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 15h

In rural Wisconsin, proposed federal cuts rattle a tribal college
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In rural Wisconsin, proposed federal cuts rattle a tribal college

The Trump administration has targeted the country’s 37 tribal colleges and universities, many tucked in rural corners of the Midwest.

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Kevin M. Levin @civilwarmemory.bsky.social · 11h

Robert Gould Shaw, Glory, and the Problem of AI 🗃️ open.substack.com/pub/kevinmle...

Robert Gould Shaw, Glory, and the Problem of AI

I love the opening scene of the movie Glory. It’s really the only moment in the film that covers Robert Gould Shaw’s military career prior to accepting the colonelcy of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment...

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Kansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 1d

Judge orders ex-police chief who led raid on Kansas newspaper to stand trial for deleted texts | #ksleg via @journalist-sherman.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/10/15/j...

Judge orders ex-police chief who led raid on Kansas newspaper to stand trial for deleted texts • Kansas Reflector

Former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody probably committed a felony crime when he told a witness to delete text messages they exchanged before, during and after he led raids on a newspaper office and t...

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KCUR (Kansas City's best news source) @kcur.org · 1d

Deep Fission is a fledgling startup that says it can help tech companies meet the "explosive demand" for more energy to power artificial intelligence. It's one of two nuclear companies that have announced plans related to Kansas.

Kansas could be the testing ground for a nuclear reactor built 1 mile underground

Deep Fission is a fledgling startup that says it can help tech companies meet the explosive demand for more energy to power artificial intelligence. It's one of two nuclear companies that have announced plans related to Kansas in the past month.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

Kansas GOP leaders have condemned offensive messages sent in a national Young Republicans group chat. They said the group is now inactive.

Kansas Young Republicans group now inactive after racist chat messages get exposed

Kansas GOP leaders have condemned offensive messages sent in a national Young Republicans group chat. They said the group is now inactive

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NPR @npr.org · 12h

Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets. n.pr/4hb5owm

'Absolute madness': Soccer fans are outraged over ticket prices for U.S. World Cup

Many soccer fans were excited that the men's World Cup would be coming to the U.S. next year — until they discovered how much FIFA is charging for tickets.

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NPR @npr.org · 11h

As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off. n.pr/46UAm8I

Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies

As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off.

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FRANCE 24 English @en.france24.com · 1d

🇫🇷 The announcement from the opposition Socialist Party comes a day after PM Sébastien #Lecornu agreed to suspend an unpopular pension reform in a bid to survive a looming no-confidence vote.

➡️ For the latest on #France's political turmoil: https://go.france24.com/L4h

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Ray E. Boomhower @rboomhower.bsky.social · 1d

Why study history? Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr., who was born on this day in 1917, had what I think is a great answer. Not only is it a "fascinating intellectual enterprise" and "a necessary background for wise public decisions," it also is essential for "a civilized personal life."

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Scott Nover @scottnover.bsky.social · 2d

Here's an updated list of who has signed and who is refusing to sign the Pentagon's press policy. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 1d

The U.S. retreat from its electric-vehicle ambitions is spreading around the globe.

The Rest of the World Is Following America’s Retreat on EVs

Canada, the U.K. and the European Union are backing off from electric-vehicle targets as economic concerns arise. Even China is showing cracks.

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Morning Joe @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social · 1d

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Kansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 1d

Kansas Young Republicans shut down after Politico report on racist, violent encrypted chat | #ksleg via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/10/14/k...

Kansas Young Republicans shut down after Politico report on racist, violent encrypted chat • Kansas Reflector

Politico reports the chairman and vice chairman of Kansas Young Republicans participated in racist, antisemitic encrypted chats with GOP political peers.

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KCUR (Kansas City's best news source) @kcur.org · 2d

BREAKING: The Kansas GOP said the Kansas Young Republicans organization is inactive as of Tuesday after leaked messages showed the group’s leaders making racist and anti-semitic remarks.

Kansas Young Republicans group now inactive after racist chat messages get exposed

Kansas GOP leaders have condemned offensive messages sent in a national Young Republicans group chat. They said the group is now inactive

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KCUR (Kansas City's best news source) @kcur.org · Jul 18

Congress has eliminated all federal funding for public media. And now Kansas City’s public broadcasters need YOU. https://loom.ly/pvwG3Dc

KCUR and Classical KC just lost federal funding. Here's what to know and how to help.

Ending federal funding for public media will have an immediate and drastic effect on KCUR and Classical KC. Here are the latest updates, plus what you can do to help.

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Glenn Wiebe @glennwiebe.bsky.social · 6d

Had a great week learning alongside elementary #socialstudies teachers as part of the amazing History for All project from @historyed.bsky.social! #kansashistory #sschat #historicalthinking #inquiry @nhtoymc.bsky.social @jessellison.bsky.social

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Axios @axios.com · 9d

Flights at major U.S. airports were delayed amid staffing issues tonight, hours after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported an uptick in air traffic controllers calling in sick since the government shutdown began.

Staffing issues see U.S. flights delayed as shutdown persists

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reported an uptick in air traffic controllers calling in sick since the shutdown began.

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CNN @cnn.com · 9d

President Donald Trump has confirmed that Sean “Diddy” Combs has requested a presidential pardon in connection with his federal criminal case. https://cnn.it/4mVKhj9

Trump confirms Sean ‘Diddy' Combs asked him for a pardon | CNN

President Donald Trump has confirmed that Sean “Diddy” Combs has requested a presidential pardon in connection with his federal criminal case.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 9d

News Analysis: The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.

As France Faces Political Turmoil, Macron Is Backed Into a Corner

The record-fast collapse of yet another government confronts President Emmanuel Macron and his country with an intensifying crisis.

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