Runestad: Michigan students deserve early reading intervention

Michigan's fourth-grade reading scores are alarming. A state senator shares his personal story and calls for urgent reform.
WUKY

I'm concerned about my blood pressure. Can I check it at home?

If you get a high reading at the doctor's office, it may not be definitive. Here's what to know about your risk — and testing ...

Preview: How ‘Pragmata’ changed my mind about its hacking and gunplay

A longer demo reveals elevated level design and clever combat that makes this sci-fi project an intriguing adventure ...

‘I owe Iron Maiden my English A-level!’ The great literature our writers discovered through pop music

Ahead of World Book Day on Thursday, Guardian music writers pick out the musicians whose literary references illuminated them – from Adam Ant on Joe Orton to the National on Grace Paley ...

I Tried Shark’s New Cooling Device to Combat Hot Flashes—Here’s How It Stacked Up

Is it worth the hype? I put it to the test.

My Boss Asked a Question About My Potential Promotion. Uh, the Answer Is Obvious.

I’ve asked for a promotion for the last two years. Even with my boss pushing me to do so, I was turned down because it ...

Lindy West’s How-Not-To Guide to Polyamory

It takes one cross-country plane, a train, a ferry, then another hour or so by car to reach the writer I had read plenty ...
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I’ll Give My Very Best At Every Point In Time — Oyedele

Minister of State for Finance Taiwo Oyedele has assured Nigerians that he will do his best in contributing to improve Nigeria ...
KING5

She graduated with a 3.87 GPA but could barely read, now she's suing the Edmonds School District

LYNNWOOD, Wash. — For most families, a high school diploma is the key to unlocking your future. But for Makena Simonsen, an Edmonds School District graduate with special needs, hers did just the ...
MyNorthwest

Young kids missed the pandemic’s school disruptions. Their reading scores are still behind

When COVID-19 wrought havoc on society in early 2020, today's youngest schoolchildren were infants or yet to be born. Now in their early ...

‘Project Hail Mary’ Screenwriter Drew Goddard Fought for the Book’s Ending — and the Film’s Runtime and Heady Sci-Fi

IndieWire's Anne Thompson talks to Drew Goddard about adapting Andy Weir's 'Project Hail Mary' for Phil Lord and Chris Miller's new sci-fi movie.

I tracked my blood sugar for two weeks. Here’s what I learnt

Proponents say they empower us with personalised insights. Critics call them a waste of money. We test if personal data can help overhaul a healthy person’s diet.