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- Closing the Gap in American Schools
On a chilly day before Christmas, Teresa Rivas helped a tween boy pick out a new winter coat. “Get the bigger one, the one with the waterproof layer, mijo,” she said, before helping him pull it onto his string-bean frame. Rivas provides guidance counseling at Owen Goodnight Middle School in San Marcos, Texas. She talks with students about their goals and helps if they’re struggling in class. She’s also a trained navigator placed there by a nonprofit called Communities in Schools.The idea behind CIS and other “community school” programs is that students can’t succeed academically if they’re struggling at home. “Between kindergarten and 12th grade, kids spend only 20 percent of their time” in a classroom, Rob Watson, the executive director of the EdRedesign Lab at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, told me. If America wants kids to thrive, he said, it has to consider the 80 percent. Educators… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - How Republicans Forced Trump to Shift Course in MinnesotaThe statements from congressional Republicans after Saturday’s shooting of Alex Pretti were relatively mild. Lawmakers said that they were “deeply troubled” or “disturbed” by the second killing of an American citizen by federal immigration officers this month; most called for an investigation into Pretti’s death. But the statements kept coming, one after another, all through the weekend and into yesterday.The reactions from across the GOP sent an unmistakable message in their volume, if not in their rhetoric, to Donald Trump: Enough. The defining characteristics of the Republican-controlled Congress during the president’s second term have been silence and acquiescence. That so many in his party felt compelled to speak up after Pretti’s killing was a sign that Republicans had finally lost patience with federal agents occupying a major American city—a deportation operation that has soured the public on one of Trump’s signature policies and sunk the GOP’s standing at the outset… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago
- 2027 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition Preview
2027 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition The 2027 Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition is a new special-edition model based on the Speed Twin 1200 RS and limited to only 800 units worldwide, arriving to dealers in March 2026. This limited-edition model takes inspiration from the British cafe racers of the 1960s and includes special details to set it apart from the standard Speed Twin 1200 RS. It features a low and tucked riding position thanks to clip-on bars, a single brown bullet seat, machined bar-end mirrors, a removable rear cowl, and passenger footpeg finishers, with the footpegs removed as standard but supplied in the crate for those who want to add them. The color scheme is inspired by the historic British Racing Green shade and includes Competition Green and Aluminum Silver with Empire Gold coachlining. The gold coachline separates the green and silver on… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - Cargo Theft Losses Jump 60% in 2025 as Criminals Target Higher-Value Freight
Cargo theft across North America did not spike dramatically in volume during 2025, but the financial impact surged as organized criminal groups became far more strategic. New data from Verisk CargoNet shows that estimated cargo theft losses climbed to nearly $725 million, a 60% increase compared with 2024. During the same period, confirmed theft incidents rose a more modest 18%, highlighting a major shift in how criminals are operating. Rather than stealing opportunistically, organized crime groups are now focusing on fewer but far more valuable shipments. The average loss per incident jumped 36%, rising from about $202,000 to nearly $274,000 per theft. According to CargoNet, this change explains why losses climbed sharply even though incident growth remained relatively controlled. Cargo Theft Is Becoming More Strategic Industry experts say cargo theft has fundamentally changed over the past several years. Criminal groups are investing time and resources into identifying high-value… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - 2026 BMW R 1300 RT Video Review
The BMW R 1300 RT sport-tourer comes into 2026 with a few major updates, including a more powerful engine, updated styling, improved ergonomics, and a new chassis. The liquid-cooled boxer engine was bumped up from 1,245cc to 1,300cc, and both horsepower and torque were increased. The frame was updated to a new steel sheet metal unit, and suspension was upgraded with electronically adjustable EVO Telelever and EVO Paralever systems. The bike also includes adjustable seat height, an adjustable windscreen, and an adjustable handlebar. Quinn Redeker takes a spin on the new R 1300 RT, equipped with optional Automated Shift Assistant. In this video review, he shares his experience with the new model and explains what it feels like to use BMW’s ASA. Read the full ride review here 2026 BMW R 1300 RT Specs Base Price: $22,645 Price as Tested: $30,125 (Alpine White Package, ASA) Website: BMWMotorcycles.com … ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago - Mecum Motorcycle Auction Runs Jan. 27-31: How to Watch, Bid, and Buy
At the 2025 Mecum Motorcycle Auction, this 1915 Cyclone V-Twin sold for a record-breaking $1.32 million. Mecum’s 35th Annual Vintage & Antique Motorcycle Auction kicks off in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Jan. 27 and runs through Saturday, Jan. 31. The event returns to the South Point Hotel & Casino and promises pulse-raising action as more than 2,000 motorcycles will cross the block this year, including 30 significant motorcycle collections. The expanded five-day schedule allows Mecum to better showcase the depth, diversity, and historical importance of the motorcycles offered while delivering a more complete experience for bidders, collectors, spectators, and media alike. 1949 Vincent Black Shadow Series C (Lot S212) How to Watch For those who cannot attend in person or be there on certain days, there are several ways to watch the auction. Mecum Auctions YouTube Channel: There will be a live stream of the auction via… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 weeks ago
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