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For Wimbledon’s Grass, It’s Not Easy Being Green

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By JOHN CLARKE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Mzhr7a

Serena Williams Still the Main Draw at Wimbledon

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By GRAHAM PARKER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2KnaglW

Sometimes in Tennis, One Hand is Still Better Than Two

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By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Nci3AJ

At Toys ‘R’ Us, ‘There Is Nothing Left’: The Day It Closed for Good

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By MICHAEL CORKERY from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2IE1cDq

11 of Our Best Weekend Reads

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By KALY SOTO from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2lGwi4u

What It Costs to Be Smuggled Across the U.S. Border

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By NICHOLAS KULISH from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KA2DrF

These 20 Representatives Have Not Had a Primary Challenger for at Least a Decade

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By TROY GRIGGS and ADAM PEARCE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IECkvm

Bavaria: Affluent, Picturesque — and Angry

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By KATRIN BENNHOLD from NYT World https://ift.tt/2yX5IgX

War Robbed Him of His Family, Then His Eyes, Then His Love

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By MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tTky24

Kennedy’s Retirement Could Threaten Efforts to End Partisan Gerrymandering

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By MICHAEL WINES from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2tRSoom

A Long Journey North for Migrants That May End Where It Started

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By TODD HEISLER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lI9NMr

Conjuring Spirits in Florida

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By MICHAEL ADNO from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IECqmI

Spain’s Migrant Wave Grows, Even as Europe’s Subsides

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By RAPHAEL MINDER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2yVFKdw

Friday's Comcast Outage Was Caused by Cut Fiber Cables

Comcast customers across the country experienced outages Friday, thanks to multiple cuts to fiber optic cables. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tSfNG3

The Entire History of 'World of Warcraft' in One (Long) Video

The game’s designers talk through every expansion in the history of the legendary MMORPG. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tEN6gF

'Kiss Me First' and 'Reverie': Virtual Reality Is Back in Pop Culture—As a Warning

Two new shows make clear that Hollywood sees VR as the perfect symbol of near-future dystopia. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2KyxC7o

Wikimedia v. NSA Highlights the ACLU's Challenges in Fighting Mass Surveillance

The ACLU has been trying to challenge the NSA's bulk surveillance for years. A hearing in *Wikimedia v. NSA* Friday could mark a breakthrough. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2Mz0QAu

How to Order the Nintendo NES Classic Mini (And SNES Classic)

Nintendo's tiny NES and SNES consoles are coming back. How to snag one now. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2IVgcSG

The Physics of a Spinning Spacecraft in *The Expanse*

For the most part, this show gets *a lot* right. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2NbKVcr

Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition: Cute But Unnecessary

Anything Alexa can do, Mom and Dad can do better. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2IBHZlZ

Why Tech Employees Are Rebelling Against Their Bosses

The revolts at Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Salesforce are part of a growing political awakening over contracts with government agencies. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2ICd1tS

Mission Bicycle's Light-Up Fork Will Never Leave You in the Dark

A new bike design has two LED strips built into the front fork, offering some guiding light on rides at night. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2KqHekP

Crash-Happy RC Cars Make Self-Driving Tech Smarter

Short on time, money, and space, Georgia Tech researchers created a 1:5 scale platform that lets them test autonomous tech without fear of crashing. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tNyhYh

The Floating Robot With an IBM Brain Is Headed to Space

The IBM robot bound for the International Space Station doesn't have a body, but it has cameras for eyes, microphones for ears, and a speaker for a mouth. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tHDGA6

NASA's Astro-Mice Will Test What Space Does to Your Gut

A new study will help the space agency understand how to keep its astronauts—and their resident microbes—healthy on future missions to Mars. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2Kusb9t

California Unanimously Passes Historic Privacy Bill

The law will give Californians more control over the data that companies collect on them than ever before. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tDDl2g

Luxury’s Chess Masters Prepare for a New Game

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By ELIZABETH PATON and VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2Nd4cuj

The N.B.A.’s Decider: How LeBron James Controls Fortunes

The greatest basketball player in the world might join a new team, instantly making it a title contender. Or he might stay with the Cavaliers. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Kzd1fW

Yankees 8, Red Sox 1: Miguel Andujar Gives Yankees a Boost Against the Red Sox. And in the Trade Market?

As Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman seeks a pitcher to bolster the starting rotation, the question becomes whether it is worthwhile to give up a promising young player like Andujar. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2IHDNRA

On Baseball: Red Sox Fine-Tune Their Roster for a Visit With the Yankees

Steve Pearce, who has now played for every American League East team, batted cleanup for Boston at Yankee Stadium after a trade from Toronto the night before. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2NcsHb0

France and Argentina Meet in an Elite Battle for World Cup Survival

The French will aim to control Lionel Messi, the Argentine star who has never scored in the knockout stage. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2tFfJu9

Dallas Declines Dirk Nowitzki’s $5 Million Option for 2018-19

The Mavericks are still expected to re-sign Nowitzki in July but are making the move to maximize their financial flexibility in pursuit of other free agents. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Kjs1ma

Marlins 8, Mets 2: Mets Lose to a Marlins Pitcher Making His First Start

Sandy Alcantara allowed just one run over five innings for the Marlins. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2Kv1tue

LeBron James Opts for Free Agency. Next Stop ... Lakers?

The free-agent market opens at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on Sunday. James might end up in Cleveland after all. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2MyRS6f

Wimbledon Draw Allows Serena Williams to Ease Back In

The draw gave Williams a comfortable start on the path toward a possible eighth Wimbledon title. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2KsH8cp

Larry Nassar Is Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges in Texas

The grand jury also indicted a trainer who, like Nassar, worked for U.S.A. Gymnastics. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2IEtUUF

Next Task for Vegas Golden Knights: Attract Free Agents

Since completing the most remarkable season for an expansion team in the N.H.L. or any sport, Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee has had little time to rest on his laurels. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2z2jWgG

On Soccer: This Is When the World Cup Surprises End. Usually.

The carnival spirit and upsets of the World Cup’s group stage rarely continue in the knockout rounds, but international soccer is more democratic than ever. from NYT > Sports https://ift.tt/2tL0Uq3

G.M. Says New Wave of Trump Tariffs Could Force U.S. Job Cuts

The automaker said, in a filing with the Commerce Department, that new trade barriers “could lead to a smaller G.M.” from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2tGom7K

Fact Check of the Day: Kudlow Falsely Claims Deficit Is ‘Coming Down Rapidly’

Three sources of government data contradict Friday’s claim by the White House economic adviser, showing instead that the federal budget deficit is actually increasing. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2KwguiS

‘Shaken’ Rosenstein Felt Used by White House in Comey Firing

After the F.B.I. director James B. Comey was fired, the deputy attorney general, Rod J. Rosenstein, privately appeared conflicted about his involvement in the dismissal. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2tGqXP2

Russians Offered Business Deals to Brexit’s Biggest Backer

As Arron Banks spent millions on Brexit, meetings at the Russian Embassy opened opportunities in gold and diamonds. Critics see American parallels. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2Kvwphf

For Local Newspapers, Angry Readers Are a Given. But Killings Send Shivers.

Many journalists, especially at the local level, have stories of being confronted or harassed by a resident upset by something that was published. Violence is rare. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2yYeI5w

Gunman’s Rampage Turned Quiet Newsroom Into Chaos

Employees huddled under desks, urgently texting, tweeting and calling 911 as a gunman fired into the Capital Gazette newsroom. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2IEouZR

Accused Gunman in Capital Gazette Shooting Left a Trail of Conflicts

Jarrod W. Ramos, the suspect in the Maryland attack, had been fired from his job, was the subject of a police investigation and kept up an online crusade against his targets. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2KzBe5Q

How ‘Abolish ICE’ Went From Social Media to Progressive Candidates’ Rallying Cry

Calls to eliminate the agency charged with enforcing immigration laws, mostly rooted on the political fringe, have gained traction among progressive candidates. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2KjrPn4

The Firebrand Leftist Far Ahead in Mexico’s Presidential Polls

Outrage over corruption, inequality, violence and poverty is steering Mexicans toward Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the front-runner ahead of Sunday’s election. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2lK4Qm8

Dave Eggers: A Cultural Vacuum in Trump’s White House

Never have we had a president not just indifferent to the arts, but also combative toward artists. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2KlZo80

At the Capital Gazette, the Death of a Reporter’s Reporter

Is it inevitable that everyone will be one degree of separation away from a mass shooting? from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2tIdDtn

Opinion: How to Be a Hoejabi

For me, the word symbolizes the way Muslim women are never allowed to occupy the middle ground between being religious and sexually confident. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2IDf9BG

Op-Ed Columnist: Will Mexico Get Its Donald?

Mexicans vote on Sunday, politically united over one thing: total contempt for Donald Trump. But they seem intent on electing their own version of him. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2MB7dDc

Op-Ed Columnist: Of Course, It Could Not Happen Here

History wouldn’t happen to be repeating itself, would it? from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2MAgGe9

A Better Reason to Delay Kennedy’s Replacement

Presidents under the cloud of investigation should not get to pick the judges who may preside over their cases. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2KuVtVD

White America’s Age-Old, Misguided Obsession With Civility

Those who say that the civil rights movement prevailed because of polite dialogue misunderstand the history of protest. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2KwydmT

What Does the United States Stand For?

Thinking beyond the flags and fireworks that will mark the Fourth of July. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2yRvrat

Time Split to the Nanosecond Is Precisely What Wall Street Wants

Driven by the needs of the financial industry, researchers are working on ways to manage vast computer systems down to 100 billionths of a second. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2Kzbpmz

The Reputation Market: Everyone Is Canceled

It only takes one thing — and sometimes, nothing — for fans to dump a celebrity. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2tEH3Yy

Skin Deep: Exfoliation Tips for the Best Skin Ever

There are acid cleansers and toners, washes and scrubs. There’s dermaplaning. There are retinoids. In-office peels. A guide to solve the mystery of exfoliating, once and for all. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2MU8jLD

Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through

A shock jock pretending to be Senator Robert Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, talked to President Trump, who was on Air Force One at the time, about immigration and more. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2MzMiAN

Syrian Assault Flouts U.S.-Backed Cease-Fire and Sets Off New Exodus

Syrian and Russian forces drive into one of the country’s last rebel-held areas, sending 160,000 people fleeing toward Israel and Jordan. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2lMnwlf

U.K. Fears for Its Beer and Crumpets. Blame a Carbon Dioxide Shortage.

Lower supplies of the gas mean that beer loses its fizz and some meat can’t be packaged. That could affect the supply of some staples of British summers. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2Kzg5su

Trump Says He Will Announce Supreme Court Pick on July 9

The president said that he has narrowed down his Supreme Court candidates to about five people, including two women, calling them “brilliant” and “talented.” from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2Na4DFm

3 Black U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Make Lynching a Federal Hate Crime

More than 4,000 people were lynched in the United States from 1882 to 1968, according to the three senators who introduced the bill. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2IDORze

The N.B.A.’s Decider: How LeBron James Controls Fortunes

The greatest basketball player in the world might join a new team, instantly making it a title contender. Or he might stay with the Cavaliers. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2Kzd1fW

Judge Strikes Down Kentucky’s Medicaid Work Rules

The federal court ruling may affect other states’ plans to impose work requirements on the poor in exchange for receiving health care. from NYT > Home Page https://ift.tt/2KCsuzr

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Rocket Launches Dragon to the International Space Station

At 5:42 a.m. EDT Friday, June 29, 2018, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft lifts off on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. Dragon is carrying more than 5,900 pounds of research, equipment, cargo and supplies that will support dozens of investigations aboard the International Space Station. from NASA Image of the Day https://ift.tt/2tRKScO

More Americans Evacuated From China Over Mysterious Ailments

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By STEVEN LEE MYERS from NYT World https://ift.tt/2tOJjN5

Miguel Andujar Gives Yankees a Boost Against the Red Sox. And in the Trade Market?

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By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2NbGwGz

Mets Lose to a Marlins Pitcher Making His First Start

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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2tFLAuJ

How to Clean Those Pesky Summer Stains

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By JOLIE KERR from NYT Smarter Living https://ift.tt/2yVqE7Q

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘It’ and ‘Liquid Science’

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By GABE COHN from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2Kw7JSl

Love and Pride in Alabama: A Photo Album

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By REBECCA LIEBERMAN and ANNIE FLANAGAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lLf0Di

A Place by a Lake or in the Woods: the Canada Letter

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By IAN AUSTEN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2KA38Ss

3 Black U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Make Lynching a Federal Hate Crime

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By SANDRA E. GARCIA from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yY1Jka

Prankster Calls the President, and the White House Puts Him Right Through

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By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2tPGSda

Here Are the Biggest Stories in American Politics This Week

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By EMILY COCHRANE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yWV2i9

Quotation of the Day: A Black Soldier Achieves a Dream That the Army Denied, Until Now

By Unknown Author from NYT Today’s Paper https://ift.tt/2KmjWNF

Red Sox Fine-Tune Their Roster for a Visit With the Yankees

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By TYLER KEPNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2KC3isu

Next Task for Vegas Golden Knights: Attract Free Agents

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By MATT RYBALTOWSKI from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Nanikx

Larry Nassar Is Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges in Texas

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2lISY47

Corrections: June 30, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2KA5NLW

At the Capital Gazette, the Death of a Reporter’s Reporter

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By LAURA LIPPMAN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2KCQH8N

Will Mexico Get Its Donald?

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By BRET STEPHENS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2N8e0W6

Dave Eggers: A Cultural Vacuum in Trump’s White House

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By DAVE EGGERS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2IETLfl

Funeral Is Held for Firefighter Killed by Ground Zero Toxins

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By BENJAMIN MUELLER from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2lLfnOi

Reason to Bow

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By CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2MAcuuT

DeVos: American schools can learn from Europe

US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recently returned from her first international trip in the role, during which she visit - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2MvEcZI

Research: Growth mindset helps interests unfold

Finding your passion depends on actively developing your interests with an open mind, rather than waiting for them to be reve - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2KhwxS9

6 ways to build culturally inclusive classrooms

School leaders and classroom teachers should cultivate culturally inclusive classrooms and school environments, suggests educ - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2MuQ4LF

What were the major takeaways at ISTE?

This article features more than 40 new trends, tools and tips gleaned from this week's International Society for Technology i - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Khwu8V

Video game blends math with physical activity

Students at one Pennsylvania school are solving math problems and spelling exercises by using a video game that blends lesson - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Kysihd

Mich. governor highlights targets, per-pupil spending

If schools in Detroit do not meet agreed-upon goals for standardized test scores, they could be closed under a new education  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2N71shQ

Senate committee boosts Education Dept. budget

The US Senate Appropriations Committee passed a bill Thursday that provides more than $71 billion for the Education Departmen - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2KvAQ8A

The search for a new schools chancellor is on in D.C.

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Some lawmakers seek to support unions after Supreme Court decision

 - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2IE04jd

Should math classes include ethics lessons?

Some experts are encouraging schools to teach ethics and philosophy alongside math to keep in focus the social and human issu - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2N71gz8

The coach antidote to burnout

Just like students, teachers cannot learn and grow in isolation.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2IC8He9

New book: Qualities of Effective Teachers

Every teacher wants to have a positive, remarkable and lasting influence on students' lives.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2N71dmW

All endings are also beginnings. We just don't know it at the time.

Mitch Albom, journalist and broadcaster from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2IC8B6h

Facebook Continues Transparency Push With View Ads Feature

Sheryl Sandberg says the company will take a “broad” approach to transparency, even if it means slowing down the process for advertisers. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2MyRZiq

Congress Grills Cambridge Analytica Alum on New Firm’s Data Use

Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are asking Matt Oczkowski about how his new firm, Data Propria, will treat consumer privacy. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tDdcAB

Get Yer Bread and Milk From Kroger's Cute New Delivery Robot

Built by Nuro, the little autonomous R1 can carry 12 bags of groceries to your door—but the other logistics are still up in the air. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2lGOv1V

One Sentence With 7 Meanings Unlocks a Mystery of Human Speech

Neuroscientists turned to an internet-famous phrase to identify the region of the brain that controls pitch and emphasis in human speech. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tSPiR5

Most Republicans Think Tech Companies Support Liberal Views

A survey by the Pew Research Center finds most Americans think social media platforms censor political viewpoints, and Republicans think they have it worse. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2N5c6Wk

How Roboticists Are Copying Nature to Make Fantastical Machines

Nature knows what it’s doing, and roboticists are more than happy to steal evolution’s ideas to make a plethora of curious and clever machines. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2lGUqEc

Kilner Fermentation Set Review: A Great and Easy Way to Get Started

This inexpensive and easy-to-use kit is the nudge you need to start making your own fermented foods. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tx6egv

Fourth of July Party Picks: Yeti, Weber, Biolite, Hydro Flask

Happy Fourth of July! Let us upgrade your Independence Day bash with premium coolers, stomping rockets, and 12 other great products. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tKtAyj

Boeing’s Proposed Hypersonic, Mach 5 Plane Is Really, Really Fast

Supersonic planes are always almost here, but maybe the way to fly is to go faster. Much, much faster. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2KtPbWd

The Delicate Art of Creating New Emoji

Emoji's consortium of gatekeepers serve as one example of how online communication might be supervised with rigor, generosity, and imagination. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2yOT57o

SpaceX Is About to Launch Its Final Block 4 Falcon

RIP to the moderately reusable Falcon 9. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2yVRI6S

How the Startup Mentality Failed Kids in San Francisco

Huge contributions from tech titans, a STEM-packed curriculum, gadgets everywhere: Willie Brown Middle School was supposed to set the bar. Then it opened. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tzP6Xo

The FDA Approved its First Cannabis Drug. What Next?

The approval of epilepsy drug Epidiolex is poised to permanently change the way we talk about cannabis in the US. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tGEqWd

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Plagued by Delays, Rising Costs

The project will come in at least an extra 18 months behind schedule and $800 million over budget. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2tBtSbF

Anthony Kennedy’s Retirement May Have Huge Consequences for Privacy

Kennedy’s record is mixed, but he was a thoughtful voice on how to interpret constitutional rights for the internet era. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2Mq4615

San Francisco's Climate Case Against Big Oil Gets Dismissed

“Our litigation forced a public court proceeding on climate science, and now these companies can no longer deny it is real and valid.” from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2IwKxSk

Google Tries New Rules to Curtail Harassment of Employees

The rules encourage "productive conversations" and prohibit disclosing personal information about a Google employee to subject them to harassment. from Feed: All Latest https://ift.tt/2yN4aWF

Report: All students learn differently

Educators must account for "learner variability" among students, according to a report published by the nonprofit Digital Pro - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2tCkGDK

Commentary: Why schools should save electives

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School makes lesson planning collaborative

Teachers at the Urban Assembly School for Applied Math and Science in the Bronx, N.Y., work together to plan lessons.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2N5YdHm

How school leaders can turn hope into action

School leaders can help turn the hopes of their students and staff into actions, writes Matthew Joseph, director of digital l - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2tSImU3

Code.org expands reach in US schools

Code.org is used by about 25% of US students, according to the nonprofit, which is seeking to expand computer science educati - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2tDtqtt

Study: Children have better self-control today

When researchers conducted a more recent marshmallow test study on self-control, they found that children from the 2000s were - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2yX5KWe

Justice Kennedy's retirement set for July

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, a conservative who has cast key votes in many high-profile cases, including those affe - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2N5Y4ni

Unions under pressure after high court decision

The US Supreme Court has issued a 5-4 decision stating that public-sector unions cannot contractually require nonunion employ - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2z0tgld

"Collective impact" helps schools, people in Rust Belt city

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Do you feel that the naming of "gaming disorder" as a mental health addictive behavior will affect the use of gamification/educational games in the classroom?

No, I don't feel it will reduce the use of educational games in school. 54.98% Not sure. 23.25%  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2yX5vui

Which of the following changes to scheduling would have the most positive effect on student achievement?

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ISTE launches PD hub for teachers

Educators will have access to professional development focused on teaching with technology through a new hub from the Interna - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2z0t9WP

How group hires help prevent teacher burnout

New teachers get a built-in support system when teacher education programs and hiring administrators collaborate to place new - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2tzp7j0

New quick reference guide: Building Teacher Capacity Through Reflection

This guide from authors Pete Hall and Alisa Simeral, shows teachers ways to deepen their thinking and reflect on their capaci - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2ySQMQM

A proud heart can survive general failure because such a failure does not prick its pride. It is more difficult and more bitter when a man fails alone.

Chinua Achebe, writer and professor from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2N7o5Tt

He’s Going Back to His Former Wife. Sort Of.

By JUDITH NEWMAN from NYT Style https://ift.tt/2Kht1Hu

The Tragedy of Angela Merkel

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By WOLF BIERMANN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2tNgTmp

Migration, France, World Cup: Your Friday Briefing

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By MATTHEW SEDACCA and DAN LEVIN from NYT Briefing https://ift.tt/2KrOa0P

What’s on TV Friday: ‘A Very English Scandal’ and ‘Kiss Me First’

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By ANDREW R. CHOW from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/2tLsLWf

Is the Future of the Supreme Court in the Hands of These 2 Senators?

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By NEETI UPADHYE and MAEA LENEI BUHRE from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2tKBzeU

In Wisconsin Visit, Trump Cheers One Company and Criticizes Another

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By MONICA DAVEY from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2KvYyBF

Melania Trump Returns to the Border, This Time Without Subtext

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By FORD BURKHART and MICHAEL D. SHEAR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2lI384O

With Kennedy Gone, Roberts Will Be the Supreme Court’s Swing Vote

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By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2yRyJdI

Mother Is Reunited With Her Child After Family Separation Practice Ends

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By JULIE BOSMAN and MIRIAM JORDAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2IBWbLL

Review: ‘On a Clear Day,’ Eternally Odd, Gets Yet Another Life

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By JESSE GREEN from NYT Theater https://ift.tt/2yV1w1a

World Cup Bracket: Does This Look Lopsided to You?

By ANDREW DAS from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Km1GUM

A Toothless Investigation Slaps Jerry Richardson on the Wrist

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By MICHAEL POWELL from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2lETy2A

Brett Gardner Shook Off a Collision, but Questions Persist

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By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2IADQi6

Corrections: June 29, 2018

By Unknown Author from NYT Corrections https://ift.tt/2IA3J1m

Germany’s Great Unraveling

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By ROGER COHEN from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2MuJg0E

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By CHARLES V. BAGLI from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2yRoYMF