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History, Civics Scores of U.S. Students Dipped Amid Pandemic

Test scores in history and civics have declined slightly for eighth grade students in the U.S., according to results that show an increasing number of children lack a basic understanding of either subject.The scores were released Wednesday by the National Assessment of Educational Progress.The same assessment reported in October that every single state had seen a decline in math or reading scores amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Toronto Maple Leafs Get Extremely Lucky, Will Face Panthers Not Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs luck continues.After several years of horrible playoff luck, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten several lucky breaks over the last few days.Of course, the Leafs played a solid series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but they won three overtime games that could have gone either way.
from www.dw.com
1 year ago

'Measures of Men' sheds light on German colonial crimes DW 03/27/2023

Almost 120 years ago, the Herero people rose up against German colonial rule in German Southwest Africa, what is now called Namibia.The German military commander, General Lothar von Trotha, suppressed the uprising ruthlessly and issued a notorious "extermination order," which led to what has gone down in the history books as the "first genocide of the 20th century."
from Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog
1 year ago

Sanchez: I rejected City for United's no.7

Some people describe Alexis Sanchez as the worst transfer deal Manchester United have ever done.While he didn't cost a fee, given his move was an exchange for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, his salary was enormous.Injury prone, ineffective and wages that were unsettling for players who outperformed him, it's hard to think of many positives to his signing.

New Social History 'Palo Alto' Tells a Story of Laborers and Exploiters

Palo Alto is divided into five sections that cover significant time periods of roughly 20-50 years, the last of which is 2000-2020.Both in subject and tone, Harris' writing merits comparison to the work of anarchist archivist David Graeber, a man described by The New York Times as a "caustic critic" in his 2020 obit.

Off the Crossbar: The Bundesliga's relegation fight is the tightest it's been in years

How many people who watch the Bundesliga are concerned with the relegation zone?Not that many, especially if you're a Bayern Munich fan.But if you support a team directly in the relegation fight, then you might be excited, if not a bit disconcerted, to see that this season's relegation battle is shaping up to be one for the history books.
from time.com
1 year ago

History, Civics Scores of U.S. Students Dipped Amid Pandemic

Test scores in history and civics have declined slightly for eighth grade students in the U.S., according to results that show an increasing number of children lack a basic understanding of either subject.The scores were released Wednesday by the National Assessment of Educational Progress.The same assessment reported in October that every single state had seen a decline in math or reading scores amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Toronto Maple Leafs Get Extremely Lucky, Will Face Panthers Not Bruins

The Toronto Maple Leafs luck continues.After several years of horrible playoff luck, the Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten several lucky breaks over the last few days.Of course, the Leafs played a solid series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but they won three overtime games that could have gone either way.

'Measures of Men' sheds light on German colonial crimes DW 03/27/2023

Almost 120 years ago, the Herero people rose up against German colonial rule in German Southwest Africa, what is now called Namibia.The German military commander, General Lothar von Trotha, suppressed the uprising ruthlessly and issued a notorious "extermination order," which led to what has gone down in the history books as the "first genocide of the 20th century."

Sanchez: I rejected City for United's no.7

Some people describe Alexis Sanchez as the worst transfer deal Manchester United have ever done.While he didn't cost a fee, given his move was an exchange for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, his salary was enormous.Injury prone, ineffective and wages that were unsettling for players who outperformed him, it's hard to think of many positives to his signing.

New Social History 'Palo Alto' Tells a Story of Laborers and Exploiters

Palo Alto is divided into five sections that cover significant time periods of roughly 20-50 years, the last of which is 2000-2020.Both in subject and tone, Harris' writing merits comparison to the work of anarchist archivist David Graeber, a man described by The New York Times as a "caustic critic" in his 2020 obit.

Off the Crossbar: The Bundesliga's relegation fight is the tightest it's been in years

How many people who watch the Bundesliga are concerned with the relegation zone?Not that many, especially if you're a Bayern Munich fan.But if you support a team directly in the relegation fight, then you might be excited, if not a bit disconcerted, to see that this season's relegation battle is shaping up to be one for the history books.
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from Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
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Epic snowpack upends rhythms of life for many species in Sierra Nevada range

The Big Melt is finally underway in the Sierra Nevada range, and soon there will be few wild places beyond the reach of water sounds: dripping, gurgling and roaring as runoff flows from lofty peaks to sage plains below.But the whiplash change from extreme drought to epic snowpack is having very different consequences for a variety of species.

Gamethread: Rays at White Sox

Ten games.It's just a fraction of the baseball season, but when you don't win any of those games, 10 games can feel like an eternity.Almost two full weeks without going to bed with the vague warm sensation of a win, even in an already-lost season.That's where the White Sox are, entering this evening.

Bruins Notes: David Pastrnak Doesn't Take 50-Goal Feat For Granted

Here are more notes from Sunday's Bruins-Hurricanes game:
- In a season in which the Bruins have rewritten the history books, they collected two more records against the Hurricanes.The victory was their 57th of the season, which ties the 1970-71 club for most in a single season in franchise history.

Personal Glory vs Team Success: Has Erling Haaland Improved Manchester City?

Manchester City wrote their name in the history books as one of the great teams of the modern era, winning four of the last Premier League titles.They have done this for the most part while playing with a false nine.Although he will go down in history as one of the best strikers to grace the Premier League, Sergio Aguero spent the latter part of his years at Manchester City especially under Pep Guardiola playing mostly as a false nine.

Commanders 7-round 2023 NFL mock draft 10.0: Trading Daron Payne

Which way could the Commanders go with their 2023 NFL Draft selections if they decided to acquire extra capital by trading Daron Payne?A quick look at the calendar on your refrigerator reminds you that the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City is coming next month.The college all-star games are in the history books and each of the prospects had one final opportunity to impress NFL teams on the playing field.

MWC 2023 wrap-up

MWC 2023 is now in the history books and it's the busiest the show has been in several years, possibly stretching to the couple of editions just before the COVID pandemic.We've prepared a summary of all the key announcements from the this past week alongside hands-on coverage with some of the more interesting devices that we saw in person.

Epic snowpack upends rhythms of life for many species in Sierra Nevada range

The Big Melt is finally underway in the Sierra Nevada range, and soon there will be few wild places beyond the reach of water sounds: dripping, gurgling and roaring as runoff flows from lofty peaks to sage plains below.But the whiplash change from extreme drought to epic snowpack is having very different consequences for a variety of species.

Gamethread: Rays at White Sox

Ten games.It's just a fraction of the baseball season, but when you don't win any of those games, 10 games can feel like an eternity.Almost two full weeks without going to bed with the vague warm sensation of a win, even in an already-lost season.That's where the White Sox are, entering this evening.

Bruins Notes: David Pastrnak Doesn't Take 50-Goal Feat For Granted

Here are more notes from Sunday's Bruins-Hurricanes game:
- In a season in which the Bruins have rewritten the history books, they collected two more records against the Hurricanes.The victory was their 57th of the season, which ties the 1970-71 club for most in a single season in franchise history.

Personal Glory vs Team Success: Has Erling Haaland Improved Manchester City?

Manchester City wrote their name in the history books as one of the great teams of the modern era, winning four of the last Premier League titles.They have done this for the most part while playing with a false nine.Although he will go down in history as one of the best strikers to grace the Premier League, Sergio Aguero spent the latter part of his years at Manchester City especially under Pep Guardiola playing mostly as a false nine.

Commanders 7-round 2023 NFL mock draft 10.0: Trading Daron Payne

Which way could the Commanders go with their 2023 NFL Draft selections if they decided to acquire extra capital by trading Daron Payne?A quick look at the calendar on your refrigerator reminds you that the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City is coming next month.The college all-star games are in the history books and each of the prospects had one final opportunity to impress NFL teams on the playing field.

MWC 2023 wrap-up

MWC 2023 is now in the history books and it's the busiest the show has been in several years, possibly stretching to the couple of editions just before the COVID pandemic.We've prepared a summary of all the key announcements from the this past week alongside hands-on coverage with some of the more interesting devices that we saw in person.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ review

Introduction
Four Redmi Note 12 models were given to the international markets.Three of them have 5G connectivity.Two of them bear the Pro moniker for premium features.One Note to rule them all - the most premium Redmi Note 12 Pro+.There is a happy ending to this story; don't you worry.Unlike the Redmi Note 11 series, which brought mostly downgrades and disappointing performance, the Redmi Note 12 models will gladly fix this.

MPs will vote on Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal within days

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight MPs will get a vote on a key part of Rishi Sunak's new post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland in parliament next week.They will be asked to approve a statutory instrument relating to the so-called Stormont brake section of the deal on Wednesday, Commons leader Penny Mordaunt announced.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ review

Introduction
Four Redmi Note 12 models were given to the international markets.Three of them have 5G connectivity.Two of them bear the Pro moniker for premium features.One Note to rule them all - the most premium Redmi Note 12 Pro+.There is a happy ending to this story; don't you worry.Unlike the Redmi Note 11 series, which brought mostly downgrades and disappointing performance, the Redmi Note 12 models will gladly fix this.

MPs will vote on Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal within days

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight MPs will get a vote on a key part of Rishi Sunak's new post-Brexit deal for Northern Ireland in parliament next week.They will be asked to approve a statutory instrument relating to the so-called Stormont brake section of the deal on Wednesday, Commons leader Penny Mordaunt announced.
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Why Rob Gronkowski Compares Bruins to 2007 Patriots

Comparing athletes from various decades is a hard debate, but imagine being asked to compare one team to another, and they don't even play the same sport.That's precisely what happened when former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski appeared on NESN's "Ultimate Betting Show" Thursday night and was tasked with comparing this season's Boston Bruins to any of the past New England Patriots teams.
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Factory-sealed first-generation iPhone sells for over $63,000 at auction

iPhones tend to hold their value better than most other phones but this latest example is one for the history books.A factory sealed first-generation Apple iPhone from 2007 sold for $63,356 at an auction over the weekend.The $63,000 iPhone in its original packaging
The device in question is an 8GB Apple iPhone and had an MSRP of $599 back in June of 2007.

Gary Lineker forced to step back after Twitter row over small boats live

Close Downing Street brands Gary Lineker's criticism of asylum policy unacceptable' Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Gary Lineker will step back from presenting Match Of The Day until he and the BBC have reached an agreed and clear position on his use of social media.

Can Cowboys sign a new kicker to replace Brett Maher?

Brett Maher put himself in the history books in the worst way.Can the Cowboys fix it at this point in the playoffs?The Dallas Cowboys didn't need Brett Maher's points in the Wild Card round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they might need them in future weeks if they have any hopes of making a Super Bowl run.

Heat lose 124-119 to the Nuggets on the road

The Miami Heat, still searching for a consistent identity and winning formula, drop one to the Denver Nuggets 124-119.Nikola Jokic was a force tonight, finishing with an impressive 19 point, 12 rebound and 12 assist triple double.This loss brings Miami back to the .500mark at 18-18 as their short lived back to back wins come to an end at 2 games.

World Cup: 'We want to go down in the history books.' Diverse Morocco stuns Spain

Morocco's players stood at attention for the country's national anthem before Tuesday's World Cup knockout game with Spain, although more than a few seemed to struggle with the lyrics.It wasn't an act of protest, it's just that the anthem wasn't theirs since eight of Morocco's 11 starters were born somewhere other than Morocco.

Emotional Lewandowski knew 'time was running out'

An emotional Robert Lewandowski says he knew time was running out to fulfil his dream of scoring at a World Cup finals, after netting in Poland's 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia  on Saturday.The Barcelona striker, 34, ended a run of four World Cup games without making the scoresheet by scoring Poland's decisive second goal at Education City Stadium.

Factory-sealed first-generation iPhone sells for over $63,000 at auction

iPhones tend to hold their value better than most other phones but this latest example is one for the history books.A factory sealed first-generation Apple iPhone from 2007 sold for $63,356 at an auction over the weekend.The $63,000 iPhone in its original packaging
The device in question is an 8GB Apple iPhone and had an MSRP of $599 back in June of 2007.

Gary Lineker forced to step back after Twitter row over small boats live

Close Downing Street brands Gary Lineker's criticism of asylum policy unacceptable' Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Gary Lineker will step back from presenting Match Of The Day until he and the BBC have reached an agreed and clear position on his use of social media.

Can Cowboys sign a new kicker to replace Brett Maher?

Brett Maher put himself in the history books in the worst way.Can the Cowboys fix it at this point in the playoffs?The Dallas Cowboys didn't need Brett Maher's points in the Wild Card round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but they might need them in future weeks if they have any hopes of making a Super Bowl run.

Heat lose 124-119 to the Nuggets on the road

The Miami Heat, still searching for a consistent identity and winning formula, drop one to the Denver Nuggets 124-119.Nikola Jokic was a force tonight, finishing with an impressive 19 point, 12 rebound and 12 assist triple double.This loss brings Miami back to the .500mark at 18-18 as their short lived back to back wins come to an end at 2 games.

World Cup: 'We want to go down in the history books.' Diverse Morocco stuns Spain

Morocco's players stood at attention for the country's national anthem before Tuesday's World Cup knockout game with Spain, although more than a few seemed to struggle with the lyrics.It wasn't an act of protest, it's just that the anthem wasn't theirs since eight of Morocco's 11 starters were born somewhere other than Morocco.

Emotional Lewandowski knew 'time was running out'

An emotional Robert Lewandowski says he knew time was running out to fulfil his dream of scoring at a World Cup finals, after netting in Poland's 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia  on Saturday.The Barcelona striker, 34, ended a run of four World Cup games without making the scoresheet by scoring Poland's decisive second goal at Education City Stadium.
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Unlocking the Power of Doge (Ordinal Inscriptions - SOON!) with Ruby

Hello, are (generative) pixel art inscriptions (or public blockchain "graffitis") the new warhols or tulips in 2023?The bitcon ordinals started the new craze / mania with inscriptions earlier this month, litecoin followed with inscriptions this week and can Elon Musk's Doge be left behind?
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White Sox adapting to pitch clock

GLENDALE, Ariz.- The White Sox' 5-4 victory against the Rangers on Saturday at Camelback Ranch lasted 2 hours, 40 minutes, and it felt a little long by 2023 Cactus League standards.Their first seven games had times of 2:32, 2:36, 2:33, 2:28, 2:32, 2:33 and 2:26, an expected and welcome development thanks to the latest game-changer in baseball - the pitch clock.

Lakers Notebook: Anthony Davis on the roll, shooting smarter not harder and deficient multi-guard lineups

There's a simmering level of proactivity that has fueled the Lakers ' improved play of late.Gone is the passivity displayed to start the season, and in its place is something mean and boisterous.Those punches to the jaw and gut the team had to once withstand, are now haymakers thrown first.There's a kinetic force in their drives, ball-pressure and post-basket roars that are as contagious amongst the players as they are exhilarating to watch as a viewer.

White Sox adapting to pitch clock

GLENDALE, Ariz.- The White Sox' 5-4 victory against the Rangers on Saturday at Camelback Ranch lasted 2 hours, 40 minutes, and it felt a little long by 2023 Cactus League standards.Their first seven games had times of 2:32, 2:36, 2:33, 2:28, 2:32, 2:33 and 2:26, an expected and welcome development thanks to the latest game-changer in baseball - the pitch clock.

Lakers Notebook: Anthony Davis on the roll, shooting smarter not harder and deficient multi-guard lineups

There's a simmering level of proactivity that has fueled the Lakers ' improved play of late.Gone is the passivity displayed to start the season, and in its place is something mean and boisterous.Those punches to the jaw and gut the team had to once withstand, are now haymakers thrown first.There's a kinetic force in their drives, ball-pressure and post-basket roars that are as contagious amongst the players as they are exhilarating to watch as a viewer.
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Despite McConnell's rebuke, McCarthy defends Jan. 6 tape release to Fox News

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says he agrees with a letter by the Capitol Police chief as he speaks to reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday.J. Scott Applewhite/AP Despite a chorus of widespread attacks on Fox News host Tucker Carlson for his portrayal of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol including from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell House Speaker Kevin McCarthy defended his decision to hand over more than 40,000 hours of related security footage.

Friction is growing over a new wave of falsehoods by Fox News about Jan. 6

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell took a rare step to slam a series by Fox News host Tucker Carlson attempting to whitewash the Jan. 6 insurrection.AILSA CHANG, HOST: Fury is growing over a new wave of false claims by Fox News tied to the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.In a rare move, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell slammed a series by Fox News host Tucker Carlson that attempts to whitewash the violent siege.

Despite McConnell's rebuke, McCarthy defends Jan. 6 tape release to Fox News

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says he agrees with a letter by the Capitol Police chief as he speaks to reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday.J. Scott Applewhite/AP Despite a chorus of widespread attacks on Fox News host Tucker Carlson for his portrayal of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol including from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell House Speaker Kevin McCarthy defended his decision to hand over more than 40,000 hours of related security footage.

Friction is growing over a new wave of falsehoods by Fox News about Jan. 6

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell took a rare step to slam a series by Fox News host Tucker Carlson attempting to whitewash the Jan. 6 insurrection.AILSA CHANG, HOST: Fury is growing over a new wave of false claims by Fox News tied to the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.In a rare move, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell slammed a series by Fox News host Tucker Carlson that attempts to whitewash the violent siege.
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Roman Josi Makes Nashville Predators Scoring History

There are few players, if any, that have been as impactful as a member of the Nashville Predators as defenseman Roman Josi.The 6'1″ blueliner has been the Predators' captain since September 2017, and he has led it well.With his guidance, Nashville has reached new heights, like winning the Presidents' Trophy in the season immediately following its trip to the Stanley Cup Final.
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Moroccans to welcome home history-making World Cup team

Morocco's national soccer team is set to return home Tuesday after accomplishing the seemingly impossible feat of finishing fourth at the World Cup in Qatar.Tens of thousands of Moroccans were expected to turn out to greet the players.As the first African or Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals, the Moroccan team, known as the Atlas Lions, made history and was one of the big success stories of this year's tournament, the first hosted by an Arab nation.

'Everyone loves us' - how Morocco made World Cup history

Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings  - Full coverage details  

Three previous African sides had reached the quarter-finals of the competition - but could not take that step further.

Moroccans to welcome home history-making World Cup team

Morocco's national soccer team is set to return home Tuesday after accomplishing the seemingly impossible feat of finishing fourth at the World Cup in Qatar.Tens of thousands of Moroccans were expected to turn out to greet the players.As the first African or Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals, the Moroccan team, known as the Atlas Lions, made history and was one of the big success stories of this year's tournament, the first hosted by an Arab nation.

'Everyone loves us' - how Morocco made World Cup history

Host nation: Qatar Dates: 20 November-18 December Coverage: Live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.Day-by-day TV listings  - Full coverage details  

Three previous African sides had reached the quarter-finals of the competition - but could not take that step further.
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World Cup Final: Fans globally react to every goal from Argentina vs France

01:31 Argentina vs France has been a World Cup final for the history books, and fans worldwide have been supporting their favourite teams to lift the trophy.Scenes erupted in Buenos Aires following Messi's first penalty and Di Maria's 36th-minute goal, leaving Argentina 2-0 up before the game had even reached half time.

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Man United after mutual agreement - Old Trafford Faithful

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Man United with immediate effect, after reaching a mutual agreement with the club.Manchester United Football Club have reached a mutual agreement with Cristiano Ronaldo, meaning the Portugal international will leave the club with immediate effect.This had been coming.The Portugal international launched a scathing attack on the club a little over a week ago, with supporters patiently waiting to discover what would happen as a result.

Man Utd boss Ten Hag wants to sell Maguire - Saturday's gossip

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to sell England defender Harry Maguire next summer and the club may have to accept considerably less than the £80m that he cost to offload the 29-year-old.Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, 28, who has been linked with possible moves to Tottenham and former club Manchester United, wants to leave Barcelona on a free transfer in January.
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