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“It’s much more effective for the school to be able to know if a student isn’t complying and is able to engage in a conversation with them rather than … a blanket ban,” Schlenker said.

From Los Angeles Times

Over the first weekend of the January fires, firefighters were able make progress with the help of calmer winds and higher humidity.

From Los Angeles Times

You may be able to add an “alert” to your bank account, notifying the bank of any named person, aka bad actor, who should never and will never have access to your account.

From MarketWatch

Dan said he was told he was paralysed form the neck down, would not be able to move and it was "highly likely" he would be bed-bound for the rest of his life.

From BBC

She said they were able to give some money to the school through selling crafts they make.

From BBC