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AMERICUS, Ga. (AP) — At first, many schools announced it would last only a couple weeks. A year later, the unplanned experiment with distance learning continues for thousands of students who have yet to set foot back in classrooms. Comfortable homes … [Continue reading] about ‘It’s exhausting.’ A year of distance learning wears thin
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Viktor Hovland wound up missing the cut at The Players Championship by two shots with a 2-over 74, and he could trace that to a two-shot penalty in the opening round for returning his marker on the 15th green in the … [Continue reading] about Hovland’s mother points out mistake that leads to penalty
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Lou Ottens, the Dutch inventor of the cassette tape, the medium of choice for millions of bedroom mix tapes, has died, said Philips, the company where he also helped develop the compact disc. Ottens died Saturday at age … [Continue reading] about Tape that: Dutch inventor of audio cassette dies at age 94
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Governors largely cheered President Joe Biden’s declaration that all adults should be eligible for coronavirus vaccinations by May 1, but the goal will require a shift for states that have been methodical in how they roll … [Continue reading] about Governors applaud Biden’s vaccine timeline, but need supply
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A memo from Afghanistan’s education ministry banning girls 12 years old and older from singing at school functions has been causing a stir on social media, prompting the authorities to say it was a mistake and that its … [Continue reading] about Memo banning Afghan girls singing prompts #IAmMySong protest
