‘Possessed firearms’: Former Des Moines school superintendent detained by ICE faces federal charges; held four guns

Former Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts was detained by ICE and faces federal charges for illegal firearm possession. His work authorization expired in 2020, and he had a 2024 deportation order, despite the school district claiming he was a US citizen. Multiple firearms were found, prompting a DOJ civil rights investigation into the district.

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Trump orders UNESCO exit, dismantling decades of US leadership in global education

The United States has announced it will withdraw from UNESCO by December 2026, marking its third exit from the global education and culture agency. The move, driven by Trump’s ideological opposition to multilateralism, could hinder international cooperation on critical education initiatives and reduce US influence on global learning standards, heritage preservation, and intercultural understanding.

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Breaking the mayor’s monopoly: Can Zohran Mamdani make co-governance work for New York’s schools?

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani proposes dismantling New York City’s mayoral control of schools, a system in place since 2002. He advocates for shared authority among parents, teachers, and local councils, aiming for greater accountability and equity. Critics, however, fear this shift could lead to confusion and dysfunction within the vast public school system.

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Why has PayPal pulled out of Steam?

PayPal has ceased to be an option for Steam purchases in numerous countries due to concerns over content policies, specifically adult-themed games. Valve cites a sudden termination by an acquiring bank following disputes with Mastercard. Gamers in affected regions are now turning to alternative payment methods like Steam Wallet codes as the future of PayPal…

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