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August 17, 2023

Shortage in ADHD meds continues into new school year

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel discusses ADHD medication shortages and shares alternative treatment options parents can consider.

August 17, 2023

Potential candidate to lead Chicago health department apologizes for lying about having Harvard PhD

A possible candidate to lead Chicago’s Department of Public Health, Eric Reinhart, posted a public apology for "misrepresenting" himself as completing his Ph.D. at Harvard.

August 17, 2023

Indiana test scores show nearly 20% of 3rd graders struggle to read: Education secretary calls it a 'crisis'

Test scores released on Aug. 16, 2023, in Indiana, showed that nearly 20% of third graders in the state struggle to read. The state's education secretary called it a "crisis."

August 16, 2023

TikToker fears using 'ridiculous' neopronouns like 'leaf' will harm LGBT community: 'This is nuts'

TikTok content creator Link Lauren said he was disappointed in CNN for publishing a guide to 'neopronouns,' claiming he fears the LGBT community being associated with them.

August 16, 2023

Researchers use artificial intelligence to help diagnose autism, study says

A group of international researchers is proposing the use of artificial intelligence technology to help diagnose autism spectrum disorder in a recent article.

August 16, 2023

6.5 million students chronically absent after the pandemic, new study shows

A Stanford study reveals record-high chronic absenteeism after COVID lockdowns with over 25% of students missing 10% of their classes during the 2021-22 school year.

August 16, 2023

Vermont's lieutenant governor holds book tour highlighting books that are banned, restricted in other states

Vermont LT. Gov. David Zuckerman is hosting a book tour to highlight books that are banned or restricted in other states. One of the books he's reading is "And Tango Make Three."

August 15, 2023

Former NCAA athletic trainer pleads guilty to sexually assaulting female athletes

After working at San Jose State University for 14 years, Scott Shaw, the former athletic trainer at the school, pleaded guilty to sexual assault.

August 15, 2023

Northwestern University hit with suit accusing baseball coach of bullying, latest in series of hazing lawsuits

Illinois’ Northwestern University is facing another lawsuit filed by its former baseball staffers, days after a football coach was dismissed over a hazing scandal.

August 15, 2023

Presidents of 13 universities elevate free speech on their campuses ahead of academic year

At least 13 university presidents across the United States are elevating free speech on their campuses as part of a new initiative to combat threats to democracy.