🎓 The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to an ongoing teacher shortage in the US.
Teachers who have borne the brunt of the pandemic describe the toll distance learning has taken on them – five shared their experiences with Insider, some of whom have left or are considering leaving the profession. Take a look here.
Teachers who have borne the brunt of the pandemic describe the toll distance learning has taken on them – five shared their experiences with Insider, some of whom have left or are considering leaving the profession. Take a look here.
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Teachers are hitting a wall more than a year into the pandemic. Some have decided to walk away from the profession amid a growing…
Between technology challenges, low student engagement, and the risk of catching COVID-19, teachers told Insider they're struggling.
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💉 Following the US recommending a pause in Johnson and Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, here are some of your questions answered:
❓ Is the shot still safe? A small number of people given J&J's or AstraZeneca's shot developed serious blood clots, though regulators haven't concluded that J&J's shot is responsible. Still, experts emphasize that the shot's benefits probably outweigh the risk of these rare side effects.
❓ What is the detected clot? Six women developed the rare CVST clot, which builds in the brain's sinus channels and occurs in five out of one million people each year. If you got the shot two to three weeks ago, experts say you're in the clear. But here's more on the clot and symptoms of clotting.
❓ What about the Pfizer and Moderna shots? Experts say there's no reason to suspect that these rare clots would be links to the US's other authorized shots. After 185 million doses, there have been no red flags.
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❓ Is the shot still safe? A small number of people given J&J's or AstraZeneca's shot developed serious blood clots, though regulators haven't concluded that J&J's shot is responsible. Still, experts emphasize that the shot's benefits probably outweigh the risk of these rare side effects.
❓ What is the detected clot? Six women developed the rare CVST clot, which builds in the brain's sinus channels and occurs in five out of one million people each year. If you got the shot two to three weeks ago, experts say you're in the clear. But here's more on the clot and symptoms of clotting.
❓ What about the Pfizer and Moderna shots? Experts say there's no reason to suspect that these rare clots would be links to the US's other authorized shots. After 185 million doses, there have been no red flags.
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🎓 Student-loan borrowers are battling for relief even after Biden's administration canceled $2.3 billion: 'We were taken advantage of.'
🔎 Donald Trump is ditching the spray tan, M&M's, and even some extra pounds at home in Florida. Insiders say losing 20 pounds might convince him to run for president again. Read more.
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🔎 Donald Trump is ditching the spray tan, M&M's, and even some extra pounds at home in Florida. Insiders say losing 20 pounds might convince him to run for president again. Read more.
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Student-loan borrowers are battling for relief even after Biden's administration canceled $2.3 billion: 'We were taken advantage…
One borrower said Trump's Education Department forgave his federal loans, but at a 0% rate. He's waiting to hear from the Biden administration.
🚀 NASA's Ingenuity helicopter flew on Mars for the first time today, making spaceflight history as it lifted itself 10 feet high.
📸 The space drone snapped a photo of its shadow on the Martian surface below as it hovered. Take a look at NASA/JPL-Caltech’s photo in this message, and click here for more on how it was captured.
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📸 The space drone snapped a photo of its shadow on the Martian surface below as it hovered. Take a look at NASA/JPL-Caltech’s photo in this message, and click here for more on how it was captured.
🎉 It was a historic flight, as it means space helicopters could one day explore other planets or scout terrain for Mars astronauts. Watch how NASA’s control room reacted to the flight here.
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📓 We hired a professional comic-book artist to tell the incredible true story of the FBI's bust of a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor.
🔎 2020 was the deadliest year on record for transgender people in the US, an Insider database shows. Experts say it's getting worse.
💔 Ex-Disney World employees mourn the careers of their dreams at 'the most magical place on Earth.'
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📓 We hired a professional comic-book artist to tell the incredible true story of the FBI's bust of a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's governor.
🔎 2020 was the deadliest year on record for transgender people in the US, an Insider database shows. Experts say it's getting worse.
💔 Ex-Disney World employees mourn the careers of their dreams at 'the most magical place on Earth.'
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We hired a professional comic-book artist to tell the incredible true story of the FBI's bust of a conspiracy to kidnap Michigan's…
Last fall, the FBI busted what they described as an organized conspiracy to kidnap Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan.
🚢 The COVID-19 pandemic has strained shipping to its limits, and there are more ship abandonment than ever. One ship in Kenya has been stuck for 18 months.
🇦🇫 Afghanistan is being overrun by crystal meth as US begins withdrawal. Read the full story.
🎨 A personal essay to mark Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month looks at how Brian Vu reclaimed his Asian identity and found his voice in the queer community through art.
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🇦🇫 Afghanistan is being overrun by crystal meth as US begins withdrawal. Read the full story.
🎨 A personal essay to mark Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month looks at how Brian Vu reclaimed his Asian identity and found his voice in the queer community through art.
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Cargo ship owners can disappear and leave their crews unpaid and starving. 10 mariners have been stranded off Kenya for 18 months.
The COVID-19 pandemic has strained shipping to its limits, and there are more ship abandonment than ever. One ship has been stuck for 18 months.
🇮🇳 India is facing a severe medical oxygen shortage as it battles a devastating second COVID-19 wave, leaving desperate family members to source their own oxygen canisters for their infected loved ones. 3 people in India repainted fire extinguishers to look like oxygen cylinders and sold them to families of COVID-19 patients, police say.
💉 And because of India’s outbreak, COVAX has received zero shipments — making it 140 million doses short — since March.
🤝 And as the crisis continues in India, and is beginning to emerge in neighbouring countries, the way the South Asian diaspora has been grieving loved ones has changed amid the pandemic – a once collectivist experience has been replaced with isolation and anxiety, having unique effects on how they view their cultural identities. Read more here.
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💉 And because of India’s outbreak, COVAX has received zero shipments — making it 140 million doses short — since March.
🤝 And as the crisis continues in India, and is beginning to emerge in neighbouring countries, the way the South Asian diaspora has been grieving loved ones has changed amid the pandemic – a once collectivist experience has been replaced with isolation and anxiety, having unique effects on how they view their cultural identities. Read more here.
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🇯🇵 The Olympics are nine weeks away, but less than half of Japan's healthcare workers are fully vaccinated.
🎶 Review: If you're not blasting Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' right now, you're on the wrong side of history.
👑 Meanwhile, in his docu-series with Oprah, Prince Harry blames Princess Diana's death on the media's 'culture of exploitation and unethical practices’.
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🎶 Review: If you're not blasting Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' right now, you're on the wrong side of history.
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9 weeks out from the Olympics, around half of Japan's medical workers are still not fully vaccinated
The vaccine rollout for healthcare workers was impeded by supply bottlenecks and flaws in the reservation system.
🏕 Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time to get outside, be it to the beach, a campsite, or a backcountry trail. The right gear makes time spent outdoors far better, no matter if you're hiking, biking, running, or camping.
We've rounded up a selection of our favorite outdoor equipment, as well as exclusive deals and discounts. Take a look at them here. 👀
We've rounded up a selection of our favorite outdoor equipment, as well as exclusive deals and discounts. Take a look at them here. 👀
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Your official guide to making the most of Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend is summer's unofficial end, so we highlighted our best guides for making the most of it, whether you want to camp, hike, or travel.
🛍 Amazon Prime Day 2021 ends tonight and has great deals available across all categories.
Prime members can get some of the lowest prices of the year on tech, home goods, and more.
With so much variety, shopping on Prime Day can be overwhelming. To help, we've gathered some of the best deals and offers on right now. Take a look here.
Prime members can get some of the lowest prices of the year on tech, home goods, and more.
With so much variety, shopping on Prime Day can be overwhelming. To help, we've gathered some of the best deals and offers on right now. Take a look here.
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Amazon Prime Day 2024: Here's what to expect, tips, and tricks
Prime Day has been confirmed to return in July 2024. Here's everything you need to know about the big event and its exclusive deals.
⛺️ With most sleepaway camps in the Northeast finally back in business after more than a year off, this summer has presented a much-needed reprieve for cooped-up kids. But in the shadow of the pandemic, separation anxiety among campers and parents appears to have reached record levels.
📸 Especially when it comes to photos, which are posted online daily. Camp directors say that parents have been inundating staffers with an array of increasingly inane and hyperspecific demands every time a new batch goes out, including criticizing their child's outfit choices and diagnosing medical conditions from afar, leading some camps to send reprimanding letters in response.
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📸 Especially when it comes to photos, which are posted online daily. Camp directors say that parents have been inundating staffers with an array of increasingly inane and hyperspecific demands every time a new batch goes out, including criticizing their child's outfit choices and diagnosing medical conditions from afar, leading some camps to send reprimanding letters in response.
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Stressed-out parents at ritzy summer camps are driving staff nuts over kids' photos: 'We don't have paid paparazzi that follow…
Staff at elite summer camps like Tyler Hill are being inundated by inane parental complaints about camper photos. Some of them have begun pushing back.
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✈️ This photo shows 640 people crammed inside a USAF transport aircraft as they try to escape Kabul after the Taliban takeover. The jet didn't mean to take so many people, but some pulled themselves on, Defense One reported.
🇦🇫 More refugees are expected to evacuate the country. The International Organization for Migration estimates that since international troops started withdrawing in May, at least 30,000 have fled the country weekly.
📲 Meanwhile, Facebook says it has a special team taking down content supporting or praising the Taliban. The company has previously faced criticism for failing to stop incitement and hate speech on its platforms.
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🇦🇫 More refugees are expected to evacuate the country. The International Organization for Migration estimates that since international troops started withdrawing in May, at least 30,000 have fled the country weekly.
📲 Meanwhile, Facebook says it has a special team taking down content supporting or praising the Taliban. The company has previously faced criticism for failing to stop incitement and hate speech on its platforms.
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🏝 Greek islands have been popular for pandemic tourists, especially the island of Milos. The hidden island is now the hottest tourist destination thanks to brands, influencers, and luxury yacht owners flocking to its beaches.
💉 The vaccination rate in Milos had reached 77.9% by early June, the highest of all but one other Greek island. Meanwhile, in the US, polling shows parents are largely in no hurry to get their kids vaccinated. Insider’s opinion columnist Anthony L. Fisher looks at how that's going to jeopardize school re-openings and prolong the COVID pandemic.
🇦🇫 In another Insider Opinion column, Eoin Higgins writes how the US' involvement in Afghanistan makes one thing clear: we don't care about Afghan lives.
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💉 The vaccination rate in Milos had reached 77.9% by early June, the highest of all but one other Greek island. Meanwhile, in the US, polling shows parents are largely in no hurry to get their kids vaccinated. Insider’s opinion columnist Anthony L. Fisher looks at how that's going to jeopardize school re-openings and prolong the COVID pandemic.
🇦🇫 In another Insider Opinion column, Eoin Higgins writes how the US' involvement in Afghanistan makes one thing clear: we don't care about Afghan lives.
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🚓 Federal prison workers in the US are fed up, burned out, and heading for the exits. Read more on the unrest at the big house.
🎓 Opinion | I'm a teacher. Now that the FDA has fully approved the Pfizer vaccine, every single school in the US should mandate vaccinations for staff — and eligible students too.
🎥 Workers in Hollywood aren't joining the 'Great Resignation' even though COVID hit entertainment hard. Here's why.
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🎓 Opinion | I'm a teacher. Now that the FDA has fully approved the Pfizer vaccine, every single school in the US should mandate vaccinations for staff — and eligible students too.
🎥 Workers in Hollywood aren't joining the 'Great Resignation' even though COVID hit entertainment hard. Here's why.
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Unrest at the big house: federal prison workers are fed up, burned out, and heading for the exits
Federal prisons being understaffed and fears of contracting COVID-19 are just some of the reasons that are driving more prison workers to quit.
🌪 Former President Donald Trump went on a radio show Monday and complained at length that some news outlets were covering the devastating Hurricane Ida more than what he called his "great agreement" with the Taliban.
🇺🇸 The last manned US military aircraft departed the airport in Kabul on Monday, according to Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, the head of US Central Command. Asked about military equipment left behind at the airport, McKenzie said the military permanently disabled over 150 vehicles and aircraft before leaving Kabul so they can 'never be used again.’
🇦🇫 Videos showed Taliban fighters celebrating the US exit with gunfire, and seizing Kabul's airport, where thousands of Afghans had desperately tried to flee after they took over the country. One video shows them entering a hangar with equipment the US military left behind. See more here.
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🇺🇸 The last manned US military aircraft departed the airport in Kabul on Monday, according to Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie, the head of US Central Command. Asked about military equipment left behind at the airport, McKenzie said the military permanently disabled over 150 vehicles and aircraft before leaving Kabul so they can 'never be used again.’
🇦🇫 Videos showed Taliban fighters celebrating the US exit with gunfire, and seizing Kabul's airport, where thousands of Afghans had desperately tried to flee after they took over the country. One video shows them entering a hangar with equipment the US military left behind. See more here.
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Trump complained on a radio show that the media spent 'all night' Sunday covering the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ida instead…
"All they talked about was the hurricane," the former president told the conservative radio host Todd Starnes.
🚨 Piers Morgan has been cleared by UK media regulator Ofcom over his comments on Meghan Markle's mental health, which sparked almost 60,000 complaints.
📺 Ofcom said its decision was "finely balanced," and that ITV had "provided adequate protection to viewers from potentially harmful and highly offensive statements about mental health and suicide."
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📺 Ofcom said its decision was "finely balanced," and that ITV had "provided adequate protection to viewers from potentially harmful and highly offensive statements about mental health and suicide."
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Piers Morgan has been cleared by the UK media regulator over his comments on Meghan Markle's mental health
Piers Morgan said on ITV's "Good Morning Britain" that he did not believe what Meghan Markle said in her interview with Oprah Winfrey.
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👗 EXCLUSIVE: Brandy Melville is the go-to brand for the type of high-school girls who spend hours on TikTok and worship Bella Hadid. It's Contempo Casuals for the Gen Z set: crop tops, miniskirts, and a controversial "one size fits most" tagline.
🚨 But while CEO Stephan Marsan has made a fortune selling fast fashion to teenage girls, interviews with more than 30 current and former employees from eight cities suggest a business largely built on the exploitation of young women and discrimination against anyone who fails to meet Marsan's white, blond, and skinny ideal.
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🚨 But while CEO Stephan Marsan has made a fortune selling fast fashion to teenage girls, interviews with more than 30 current and former employees from eight cities suggest a business largely built on the exploitation of young women and discrimination against anyone who fails to meet Marsan's white, blond, and skinny ideal.
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🚨 Texas’ controversial new abortion law, which went into effect last week, prohibits people in the state from having an abortion after a fetal “heartbeat” can be detected on an ultrasound. Here’s the latest:
🇺🇸 Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas said in a press conference on Tuesday that the state’s new abortion law would not force a rape victim to carry their assailant’s child to term. To achieve this, the governor pledged to “eliminate all rapists” in Texas.
🧬 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York criticized Abbott’s response, saying he lacked basic knowledge about biology. She apologized for having to break down “biology 101 on national television, but in case no one has informed him before in his life, six weeks pregnant means two weeks late for your period.”
📲 Meanwhile, Reddit shut down a forum started by users who wanted to share tips on finding and suing people trying to get abortions in the state. Vice reported the group had 68 members when it was shut down
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🇺🇸 Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas said in a press conference on Tuesday that the state’s new abortion law would not force a rape victim to carry their assailant’s child to term. To achieve this, the governor pledged to “eliminate all rapists” in Texas.
🧬 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York criticized Abbott’s response, saying he lacked basic knowledge about biology. She apologized for having to break down “biology 101 on national television, but in case no one has informed him before in his life, six weeks pregnant means two weeks late for your period.”
📲 Meanwhile, Reddit shut down a forum started by users who wanted to share tips on finding and suing people trying to get abortions in the state. Vice reported the group had 68 members when it was shut down
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Gov. Abbott said Texas will 'eliminate all rapists from the streets' so women don't have to worry about the new antiabortion law…
In response to a question on the state's new restrictive abortion law, Gov. Greg Abbott pledged to "eliminate all rapists from the streets of Texas."
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🚨 Last week complete the first week of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ fraud trial. From opening statements, released text messages, and an unexpected delay. Here’s everything that happened:
🔴 The trial kicked off Wednesday with opening statements. Assistant US attorney Robert Leach argued that Holmes was desperate to keep Theranos above water as money began to dry up.
🔴 Lance Wade, an attorney at law firm Williams & Connolly, gave the opening statement for the defense. He argued that Holmes made human mistakes at the helm of Theranos, but they didn't constitute crimes.
📣 The first witness was called: prosecutors asked former Theranos financial controller So Han Spivey, who also goes by Danise Yam, to take the stand.
📲 On Tuesday, prosecutors released six pages of texts between Holmes and Balwani that could threaten Holmes' plans to accuse Balwani of abuse as part of her defense strategy.
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🔴 The trial kicked off Wednesday with opening statements. Assistant US attorney Robert Leach argued that Holmes was desperate to keep Theranos above water as money began to dry up.
🔴 Lance Wade, an attorney at law firm Williams & Connolly, gave the opening statement for the defense. He argued that Holmes made human mistakes at the helm of Theranos, but they didn't constitute crimes.
📣 The first witness was called: prosecutors asked former Theranos financial controller So Han Spivey, who also goes by Danise Yam, to take the stand.
📲 On Tuesday, prosecutors released six pages of texts between Holmes and Balwani that could threaten Holmes' plans to accuse Balwani of abuse as part of her defense strategy.
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Here's everything you missed in Week 1 of Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos fraud trial
The first week of Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos fraud trial included jury selection, opening statements, released text messages, and a COVID-19 delay.
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🗳 Californians will vote on whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. This is the second gubernatorial recall election in California — the other one was in 2003, and Arnold Schwarzenegger came out on top.
🇺🇸 Speaking of the recall election, Biden made a trip to the West Coast to stump for Newsom.
🦠 More than 243,000 kids in the US were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past week, the second-highest week for child cases since the start of the pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reported.
💉 Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida said he'd slap a $5,000 fine on any city or county governments requiring all employees to be vaccinated.
🇯🇵 Takemitsu Takizaki, the founder of the sensor-making manufacturer Keyence, is now Japan's richest person.
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🗳 Californians will vote on whether to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. This is the second gubernatorial recall election in California — the other one was in 2003, and Arnold Schwarzenegger came out on top.
🇺🇸 Speaking of the recall election, Biden made a trip to the West Coast to stump for Newsom.
🦠 More than 243,000 kids in the US were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past week, the second-highest week for child cases since the start of the pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reported.
💉 Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida said he'd slap a $5,000 fine on any city or county governments requiring all employees to be vaccinated.
🇯🇵 Takemitsu Takizaki, the founder of the sensor-making manufacturer Keyence, is now Japan's richest person.
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Top stories this AM: Biden stumps for Newsom ahead of recall election; so many kids in the US are getting COVID-19; Japan has a…
At a rally in Long Beach, Biden implored people to vote "no" in the recall election and called Gov. Newsom "one of the best governors in the country."