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SF State enrollment up for first time in decade
SF State enrollment rises after pandemic slump, but financial crisis lingers.
Sfgate · 1m

China’s Surveillance State Gaps
China’s surveillance state faces cracks as pandemic costs and public pressure force reforms.
Foreign Policy · 1m

Tyler Cameron's Dance Recovery
Tyler Cameron rebuilds career through dance and construction after mother's death and pandemic.
The Hollywood Reporter · 1m

Uplift in math results described as 'broad and encouraging'
New Zealand's math scores rise after pandemic dip, but sustainability remains uncertain.
NZ Herald · 2m
ACT's disability cuts criticized as poorly researched
Mental Health Foundation calls ACT's disability benefit cuts 'based in bigotry' amid mental health crisis concerns.
RNZ · 1m

Michael Kosta Calls Out Audience for Sinkhole Groan
Michael Kosta mocked audience groaning over sinkhole pandemic joke on The Daily Show.
TheWrap · 1m
Eyelash Compulsion and the Skincare Brand Turnaround
A 31-year-old woman overcame 18 years of trichotillomania by launching a skincare brand after a financial crisis.
Dailymail · 1m

Gavin Newsom's pandemic regrets
California governor admits past pandemic mistakes but faces skepticism.
California Post · 1m
Wild Waves Closes After 50 Years
Seattle’s Wild Waves theme park ends 50-year run with final summer rides.
Seattletimes · 1m

High school mental health improves post-pandemic, but girls lag
CDC data shows high school students' mental health rising since pandemic lows, though teen girls report more sadness and suicidal thoughts than boys.
PhillyVoice · 1m

Why can't we just behave? Rudeness is everywhere now
From shirtless bikers in banks to screaming strangers, basic manners have vanished from American life.
New York Post · 1m