What happened to Carlos Burle? Surfer swallowed by a giant Nazaré wave before a frantic rescue brought him back

Veteran big-wave surfer Carlos Burle experienced a terrifying wipeout at Nazaré, Portugal, on an estimated 80-foot wave. Pulled deep underwater, Burle was eventually rescued by jet ski drivers Lucas Chumbo and Will Santana, who narrowly avoided being caught by another massive swell. Medical teams provided immediate assistance to the 58-year-old Brazilian, who credited the rescue…

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Two decades of declining education degrees: Is America running out of teachers?

A new AACTE analysis reveals a two-decade decline in US education degrees, signalling a shrinking teacher pipeline. Bachelor’s and master’s awards have dropped sharply, while enrolments in traditional programmes continue to fall. Alternative certification routes, however, are growing, alongside greater diversity among graduates. Experts warn that inadequate investment in teacher preparation could worsen America’s teacher…

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