US youth literacy falls while graduation rates rise: What’s behind the alarming skill gap?

US youth literacy falls while graduation rates rise The latest 2023 Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) data from the US Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reveals a significant decline in literacy and numeracy among young adults aged 16 to 24. Despite rising high school graduation rates, millions…

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‘State-sanctioned murder’: Indian-origin Congress candidate on ‘US killing Colombian fisherman’

Saikat Chakrabarti reacted to Colombia’s claim that US killed a Colombian fisherman who had no links to drugs. Colombia has accused the US of violating the South American country’s sovereignty and killing a Colombian fisherman after teh US military struck an alleged drug-trafficking vessel in September. Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro said Alejandro Carranza, a fisherman,…

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‘EU-India trade talks reinforce long-term confidence’

NEW DELHI: The ongoing trade negotiations between the EU and India, and New Delhi’s openness to deepening economic partnerships, reinforce confidence that there is significant scope for long-term cooperation, a top European Investment Bank (EIB) official has said but called for accelerating approvals and providing a level-playing field for global investors.“Despite the current geopolitical uncertainties…

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Premier League: Streak broken! Manchester United shatter Liverpool with heart-stopping Anfield win | Football News

Manchester United’s Harry Maguire greets supporters (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson) Liverpool faced their fourth consecutive defeat, a first in 11 years, as Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory at Anfield on Sunday. Harry Maguire scored the winning goal with a header in the 84th minute, giving United manager Ruben Amorim his first back-to-back Premier League wins.Cody…

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Optical illusion: Only the sharpest minds can spot the 6 hidden objects in this picture

Test your visual acuity with a challenging hidden object puzzle! Six items are cleverly concealed within an ordinary scene, demanding sharp observation and quick focus. Most struggle to find them all within 15 seconds. Mastering such puzzles sharpens problem-solving and decision-making skills, proving that consistent brain workouts enhance attention and observation. Think you have keen…

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‘As we gather with our families for Diwali…’ HAF objects to Rutgers University’s anti-Hindu conference, ‘We are not proxy of RSS’

HAF director Suhag Shukla objected to Rutgers University’s upcoming anti-Hindutva seminar. The Hindu American Foundation expressed its objection to an upcoming conference sponsored by Rutgers University targeting the Hindu American community in the United States and asked the university to dissociate itself from the event. The event titled ‘Hindutva in America: A threat to Equality…

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