At a late-night press conference in Bishkek on September 1, Vladimir Putin said what he believed was happening on the battlefield. Once again, his account clashed with the Russian military’s documented gains. Putin is evidently aware that even troops at the front do not accept his reports, so he cited sources in the General Staff and “other agencies.” He said the picture, as it “appears” to him, is “fairly objective.” He immediately said that Ukrainian units had been encircled in two places in the Kharkiv region and that Sviatohirsk, near Sloviansk, had been captured. The claims surprised even the people behind Telegram channels close to the Russian military command, who likely work at the headquarters of the units responsible for the sectors Putin mentioned. Yet, strange as it may seem, Putin’s optimism about these operations is not detached from reality: Russia’s offensive accelerated in late summer and again pushed Ukrainian defenses into crisis along several important axes in early fall.

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At a late-night press conference in Bishkek on September 1, Vladimir Putin said what he believed was happening on the battlefield. Once again, his account clashed with the Russian military’s documented gains. Putin is evidently aware that even troops at the front do not accept his reports, so he cited sources in the General Staff and “other agencies.” He said the picture, as it “appears” to him, is “fairly objective.” He immediately said that Ukrainian units had been encircled in two places in the Kharkiv region and that Sviatohirsk, near Sloviansk, had been captured. The claims surprised even the people behind Telegram channels close to the Russian military command, who likely work at the headquarters of the units responsible for the sectors Putin mentioned. Yet, strange as it may seem, Putin’s optimism about these operations is not detached from reality: Russia’s offensive accelerated in late summer and again pushed Ukrainian defenses into crisis along several important axes in early fall.

Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.A publicly funded homeschool enrichment program that last year enrolled nearly 2,800 Colorado students will cease operating after a turbulent summer in which its authorizer dissolved and the state launched a strict approval process for such programs.Colorado Homeschool Enrichment, or CHE, sent an email informing families of the decision Thursday evening. “We have recently become aware that there was no path forward for the state to approve our application,” wrote Renee Miller, the group’s CEO. “As a result, CHE will not operate this season.”CHE’s demise is notable because over four years it had grown into one of Colorado’s largest publicly funded homeschool enrichment programs, last year receiving around $15 million in state dollars to operate dozens of campuses and microcampuses. The offerings varied widely by location, with some providing lessons in subjects like reading and science, and field trips to farms or zoos. But other offerings illustrate the excesses that recently prompted lawmakers to crack down on homeschool enrichment programs. In addition to activities like skiing, taekwondo, and horseback riding, some campuses provided public funding for private school students.CHE was authorized by a controversial public education group — Education reEnvisioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services — until the group dissolved in August. To continue operating, CHE would have had to quickly find a new authorizer, then get its application approved by the state. This fall, in response to a recent law change, state education officials are drafting new rules for publicly funded homeschool enrichment programs. One version under consideration would require all such programs to be operated by public providers like school districts or charter schools. Another version would still allow private operators like CHE, but with some restrictions. Miller said in the email to families that CHE will wait for the new rules before deciding whether to revive its operations next year. “We encourage you to never relinquish your responsibility for your child’s education,” she wrote. “Children are an extraordinary gift from God, and the responsibility to raise and educate them is not something to take lightly.”Miller said by email on Friday she’s not doing interviews at this time.Homeschool enrichment programs typically offer six hours of class a week and are meant to give home-schooled students socialization opportunities or access to courses that are hard to provide at home. Some school districts and charter schools have long operated such programs but after the pandemic, ERBOCES fueled massive growth in homeschool programs that were publicly funded but privately operated. Often that meant little public transparency about what was being offered to home-schoolers, who was offering it, and where the money went. ERBOCES officials repeatedly declined last spring to provide Chalkbeat a list of their more than 50 homeschool enrichment programs. In addition, when Chalkbeat asked CHE in an open records request to provide contact information, enrollment numbers, and state funding by campus, Miller declined, saying the group’s lawyer had determined CHE is not subject to Colorado’s open records law. “Thus, CHE will not provide the requested information,” she wrote. But a trove of detailed information came out this summer when ERBOCES submitted 44 homeschool enrichment applications to the Colorado Department of Education as part of the state’s new approval process. The applications were for programs operating outside of ERBOCES’ one member school district in El Paso County. According to application materials, CHE campuses together use 430 contractors and operate at about 1,300 locations around Colorado. These include private homes, rented classroom space, parks, and museums like History Colorado, and historic sites like Bent’s Old Fort. But they also include less conventional destinations: indoor skydiving centers, trampoline parks, climbing gyms, skating rinks, batting cages, and ski resorts. In addition, some CHE groups visit pickleball complexes like Chicken N Pickle, indoor water parks like Great Wolf Lodge, and hotel resorts like Gaylord Rockies. One CHE campus offers a trip to a local whiskey, rye, and gin distillery — a business that offers some production process tours that don’t include alcohol tasting. The CHE campus leader who listed the distillery as a location for her program in western Colorado did not respond to Chalkbeat’s request for additional information about what students learn during the distillery visit.Part of the law change passed last spring barred public funding for homeschool enrichment activities that are not generally available to public school students. Perhaps in response to this criteria, CHE leaders attempted to show how some activities are comparable to public school courses. CHE’s application claims a trip to iFly, an indoor skydiving center in Lone Tree, supports instruction in the physics of flight, and compares to high school aviation or aerospace classes. A visit to Ouray Hot Springs supports instruction in earth science and geology, and compares to high school earth science or chemistry classes. A trip to the Aspen Snowmass ski resort supports instruction in snow sports and outdoor recreation and is similar to a high school class in adventure sports and leadership. Ann Schimke is a senior reporter at Chalkbeat. Contact Ann at aschimke@chalkbeat.org.

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Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox.A publicly funded homeschool enrichment program that last year enrolled nearly 2,800 Colorado students will cease operating after a turbulent summer in which its authorizer dissolved and the state launched a strict approval process for such programs.Colorado Homeschool Enrichment, or CHE, sent an email informing families of the decision Thursday evening. “We have recently become aware that there was no path forward for the state to approve our application,” wrote Renee Miller, the group’s CEO. “As a result, CHE will not operate this season.”CHE’s demise is notable because over four years it had grown into one of Colorado’s largest publicly funded homeschool enrichment programs, last year receiving around $15 million in state dollars to operate dozens of campuses and microcampuses. The offerings varied widely by location, with some providing lessons in subjects like reading and science, and field trips to farms or zoos. But other offerings illustrate the excesses that recently prompted lawmakers to crack down on homeschool enrichment programs. In addition to activities like skiing, taekwondo, and horseback riding, some campuses provided public funding for private school students.CHE was authorized by a controversial public education group — Education reEnvisioned Board of Cooperative Educational Services — until the group dissolved in August. To continue operating, CHE would have had to quickly find a new authorizer, then get its application approved by the state. This fall, in response to a recent law change, state education officials are drafting new rules for publicly funded homeschool enrichment programs. One version under consideration would require all such programs to be operated by public providers like school districts or charter schools. Another version would still allow private operators like CHE, but with some restrictions. Miller said in the email to families that CHE will wait for the new rules before deciding whether to revive its operations next year. “We encourage you to never relinquish your responsibility for your child’s education,” she wrote. “Children are an extraordinary gift from God, and the responsibility to raise and educate them is not something to take lightly.”Miller said by email on Friday she’s not doing interviews at this time.Homeschool enrichment programs typically offer six hours of class a week and are meant to give home-schooled students socialization opportunities or access to courses that are hard to provide at home. Some school districts and charter schools have long operated such programs but after the pandemic, ERBOCES fueled massive growth in homeschool programs that were publicly funded but privately operated. Often that meant little public transparency about what was being offered to home-schoolers, who was offering it, and where the money went. ERBOCES officials repeatedly declined last spring to provide Chalkbeat a list of their more than 50 homeschool enrichment programs. In addition, when Chalkbeat asked CHE in an open records request to provide contact information, enrollment numbers, and state funding by campus, Miller declined, saying the group’s lawyer had determined CHE is not subject to Colorado’s open records law. “Thus, CHE will not provide the requested information,” she wrote. But a trove of detailed information came out this summer when ERBOCES submitted 44 homeschool enrichment applications to the Colorado Department of Education as part of the state’s new approval process. The applications were for programs operating outside of ERBOCES’ one member school district in El Paso County. According to application materials, CHE campuses together use 430 contractors and operate at about 1,300 locations around Colorado. These include private homes, rented classroom space, parks, and museums like History Colorado, and historic sites like Bent’s Old Fort. But they also include less conventional destinations: indoor skydiving centers, trampoline parks, climbing gyms, skating rinks, batting cages, and ski resorts. In addition, some CHE groups visit pickleball complexes like Chicken N Pickle, indoor water parks like Great Wolf Lodge, and hotel resorts like Gaylord Rockies. One CHE campus offers a trip to a local whiskey, rye, and gin distillery — a business that offers some production process tours that don’t include alcohol tasting. The CHE campus leader who listed the distillery as a location for her program in western Colorado did not respond to Chalkbeat’s request for additional information about what students learn during the distillery visit.Part of the law change passed last spring barred public funding for homeschool enrichment activities that are not generally available to public school students. Perhaps in response to this criteria, CHE leaders attempted to show how some activities are comparable to public school courses. CHE’s application claims a trip to iFly, an indoor skydiving center in Lone Tree, supports instruction in the physics of flight, and compares to high school aviation or aerospace classes. A visit to Ouray Hot Springs supports instruction in earth science and geology, and compares to high school earth science or chemistry classes. A trip to the Aspen Snowmass ski resort supports instruction in snow sports and outdoor recreation and is similar to a high school class in adventure sports and leadership. Ann Schimke is a senior reporter at Chalkbeat. Contact Ann at aschimke@chalkbeat.org.

United Way of Palo Pinto County is spearheading fundraising efforts and will distribute money to families and ranches affected by the wildfire.

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United Way of Palo Pinto County is spearheading fundraising efforts and will distribute money to families and ranches affected by the wildfire.

O Governo do Distrito Federal (GDF) prevê gastar até R$ 40,8 milhões em dois contratos para serviços de comunicação digital. Os contratos, firmados pela Secretaria de Comunicação, têm duração de 12 meses e foram publicados no Diário Oficial do Distrito Federal (DODF) desta quinta-feira (4). O valor supera os R$ 32 milhões destinados ao novo […] Fonte

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O Governo do Distrito Federal (GDF) prevê gastar até R$ 40,8 milhões em dois contratos para serviços de comunicação digital. Os contratos, firmados pela Secretaria de Comunicação, têm duração de 12 meses e foram publicados no Diário Oficial do Distrito Federal (DODF) desta quinta-feira (4). O valor supera os R$ 32 milhões destinados ao novo […] Fonte

The Idaho Supreme Court on Friday unanimously ruled that state officials must redraft explanations of the effect of voting for or against the proposed abortion rights initiative that will appear on voters’ Nov. 3 general election ballots. The court does not have the authority to write new language, but told the offices of the Idaho […]

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The Idaho Supreme Court on Friday unanimously ruled that state officials must redraft explanations of the effect of voting for or against the proposed abortion rights initiative that will appear on voters’ Nov. 3 general election ballots. The court does not have the authority to write new language, but told the offices of the Idaho […]

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在訪問埃及期間,習近平表示,中東人民應該自己處理自己的事務。外部勢力的干涉應該被拒絕。他還呼籲地區國家探索建立新的安全架構。這實際上是在挑戰美國長期主導的中東安全體系。

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在訪問埃及期間,習近平表示,中東人民應該自己處理自己的事務。外部勢力的干涉應該被拒絕。他還呼籲地區國家探索建立新的安全架構。這實際上是在挑戰美國長期主導的中東安全體系。

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在访问埃及期间,习近平表示,中东人民应该自己处理自己的事务。外部势力的干涉应该被拒绝。他还呼吁地区国家探索建立新的安全架构。这实际上是在挑战美国长期主导的中东安全体系。

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The Alaska Gasline Development Corp. plans to ask the Alaska State Legislature for additional funding as it renews its pursuit of a proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline in 2027. Frank Richards, AGDC’s president, said the state-owned corporation will seek $2.5 million from state lawmakers next year for a previously announced program that would allow Alaskans […]

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The Alaska Gasline Development Corp. plans to ask the Alaska State Legislature for additional funding as it renews its pursuit of a proposed trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline in 2027. Frank Richards, AGDC’s president, said the state-owned corporation will seek $2.5 million from state lawmakers next year for a previously announced program that would allow Alaskans […]

Historian and writer Artem Kirpichenok flew to Tel Aviv on August 2 to attend an international conference, his support group said. Officers from Israel’s General Security Service (Shin Bet) detained him at the airport. Kirpichenok, a citizen of both Russia and Israel, has remained in custody ever since. Officials have not disclosed the reason for his detention.

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Historian and writer Artem Kirpichenok flew to Tel Aviv on August 2 to attend an international conference, his support group said. Officers from Israel’s General Security Service (Shin Bet) detained him at the airport. Kirpichenok, a citizen of both Russia and Israel, has remained in custody ever since. Officials have not disclosed the reason for his detention.

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With climate change, the air can hold more moisture, leading to more extreme weather events.

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With climate change, the air can hold more moisture, leading to more extreme weather events.

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Cities can become dangerously hot during extreme heat events, making it increasingly important for urban planners to find ways to reduce temperatures and protect people from heat exposure. Woodlands, grasslands, lakes and rivers can create significantly cooler microclimates, offering one potential way to reduce urban heat, a new study finds. The study focused on Guildford, […]

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Cities can become dangerously hot during extreme heat events, making it increasingly important for urban planners to find ways to reduce temperatures and protect people from heat exposure. Woodlands, grasslands, lakes and rivers can create significantly cooler microclimates, offering one potential way to reduce urban heat, a new study finds. The study focused on Guildford, […]

Levée de boucliers au sein d'une partie de la rédaction de France Inter. À l'origine de leurs protestations, il y a le recrutement comme chroniqueur de Charles Sapin, directeur adjoint de la rédaction de Valeurs actuelles, hebdomadaire à la ligne éditoriale classée à l'extrême droite.

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Levée de boucliers au sein d'une partie de la rédaction de France Inter. À l'origine de leurs protestations, il y a le recrutement comme chroniqueur de Charles Sapin, directeur adjoint de la rédaction de Valeurs actuelles, hebdomadaire à la ligne éditoriale classée à l'extrême droite.

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Election workers sort ballots at Contra Costa County's election operations facility on May 27, 2026 in Martinez, California. (Photo by Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images)]]>

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Las cinco mayores compañías del sector afrontan 2026 con unas ganancias históricas impulsadas por la tensión internacional en los mercados de energía. El aumento de sus resultados vuelve a poner sobre la mesa la posibilidad de aplicar un gravamen extraordinario para repartir el coste de la crisis.

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Las cinco mayores compañías del sector afrontan 2026 con unas ganancias históricas impulsadas por la tensión internacional en los mercados de energía. El aumento de sus resultados vuelve a poner sobre la mesa la posibilidad de aplicar un gravamen extraordinario para repartir el coste de la crisis.

In addition to light rain, forecasters are warning of dangerous surf.

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In addition to light rain, forecasters are warning of dangerous surf.

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San Diego Police Officer Daniel Gold was cleared of criminal wrongdoing in the shooting death of 16-year-old Konoa Wilson.

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San Diego Police Officer Daniel Gold was cleared of criminal wrongdoing in the shooting death of 16-year-old Konoa Wilson.

پرزیدنت ترامپ با استقبال از ایجاد ۱۶۲ هزار شغل در آمریکا در ماه میلادی گذشته، این آمار را نشانه رونق اقتصاد کشور و تاثیر سیاست‌های دولت خود در تقویت تولید، سرمایه‌گذاری و بازگرداندن مشاغل به آمریکا دانست.

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پرزیدنت ترامپ با استقبال از ایجاد ۱۶۲ هزار شغل در آمریکا در ماه میلادی گذشته، این آمار را نشانه رونق اقتصاد کشور و تاثیر سیاست‌های دولت خود در تقویت تولید، سرمایه‌گذاری و بازگرداندن مشاغل به آمریکا دانست.

The House Ethics Committee voted Friday to recommend that Rep. Mandy Lindsay be reprimanded over her mismanagement of Democratic caucus money, asked to step down as caucus co-chair and removed from most of her leadership and committee assignments. “Ethical violations are a large umbrella of possibilities, and I believe that what we observed and heard […]

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The House Ethics Committee voted Friday to recommend that Rep. Mandy Lindsay be reprimanded over her mismanagement of Democratic caucus money, asked to step down as caucus co-chair and removed from most of her leadership and committee assignments. “Ethical violations are a large umbrella of possibilities, and I believe that what we observed and heard […]

O Festival Elemento em Movimento é uma iniciativa que democratiza o acesso à cultura e ajuda a impulsionar a economia local na periferia do Distrito Federal. Segundo Cláudia Maciel, do Jovem de Expressão, a 8ª edição do evento, que ocorre até este domingo (6), em Ceilândia, criou 300 oportunidades de trabalho para a comunidade. A […] Fonte

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