$20,000 per pupil and declining results: Where does US public school money really go?

Public schools need accountability, not funding increases, as US education spending rises and results fall Public spending on US public education has increased sharply over recent years, even as student performance indicators continue to decline, according to government data cited by the The Hill. Per-pupil expenditure, staffing levels and administrative costs have all grown, while…

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Jeff Bezos’s rocket company Blue Origin is pausing space tourism, says: To focus on America’s goal of returning to the Moon and…

Blue Origin is halting its New Shepard space tourism flights for at least two years. The company is reallocating resources to accelerate its human moon-landing capabilities for NASA’s lunar program. This decision impacts the reusable rocket system that has flown 98 passengers to the edge of space, shifting focus to America’s lunar ambitions. Amazon founder…

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Meghalaya ‘illegal’ coal mine blast: Labourers trapped, several feared dead; rescue operations underway | India News

NEW DELHI: One person was injured while several labourers were trapped and feared dead after an explosion rocked a suspected illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday, police said.The blast occurred in the Thangsku area, Superintendent of Police Vikash Kumar said. “Our team has confirmed that the incident took place this…

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‘To Smriti Mandhana’: Here’s how Virat Kohli inspired RCB’s 2026 WPL triumph | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Smriti Mandhana (Photo by PTI) Virat Kohli played a behind-the-scenes role in inspiring Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women ahead of their title-winning WPL final and later joined in celebrating the historic achievement. After RCB Women chased down a record 204-run target to defeat Delhi Capitals and lift their second WPL trophy, Kohli congratulated…

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MP Police ASI and Subedar result 2026 expected soon: Check how to download scorecards, once released

The Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board (MPESB) is expected to announce the MP Police Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) and Subedar (Stenographer) result 2026 soon. Candidates who appeared for the written examination can check and download their scorecards from the official website esb.mp.gov.in, once the results are declared.The written examination for both posts was conducted on…

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Urban affairs ministry set to end up with non-utilisation of around 40% of allocated budget for FY26

NEW DELHI: Despite the Centre’s focus on augmenting urban infrastructure and planned urbanisation, the housing and urban affairs ministry is set to end up with non-utilisation of around 40% of the Rs 96,777 crore the budget had allocated for the current financial year, which ends in March. The total expenditure for FY 25-26 is estimated…

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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for February 4, 2026 – check list

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Mehul Kothari, DVP – Technical Research, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, the top stocks to buy today (February 4, 2026) are Indian Oil Corporation, Tata Elxsi, and IFCI. Let’s take a look:IOC – Trendline Breakout with Indicator ConfirmationBuy: ₹165–₹163 | Stop Loss: ₹159…

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MHA: 364 Maoists, including 12 top leaders, killed last year; 2,337 surrendered | India News

Representative image (IANS) NEW DELHI: The year gone by witnessed the neutralisation of 364 Naxals by the security forces, even as 1,022 Maoists were arrested and 2,337 opted for surrender, the home ministry informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.Replying to separate questions on the status of Left-wing extremism (LWE) in the country, junior home minister…

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