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$Fact Check Team: Students lag in reading and math as schools debate role of AI and phones$

Fact Check Team: Students lag in reading and math as schools debate role of AI and phones

6/18/2026 5:12 PM

United States News - June 18, 2026 (Thursday)

Latest News On 18 June 2026, Thursday

Man Charged with Homophobic Vandalism, Assault, and Hit-and-Run in San Francisco's Castro District

President Trump Awards Medal of Honor to Three Officers for Valor in Vietnam and Afghanistan

Police shooting of 1-year-old Mississippi boy ignites tension between police and Black residents

Former California Prison Guard Convicted of Child Sex Crimes Against Family Members

Mauricio Pochettino not sure if Christian Pulisic will play for U.S. vs. Australia

Scotland on brink of historic World Cup advancement as Tartan Army's impact extends beyond pitch

Commentary: From poker pro to World Cup coach: Sergej Barbarez 'all in' with Bosnia-Herzegovina

ITV's World Cup Studio Set Praised but Weather Causes Issues

'Mind of Mencia' comic Carlos Mencia arrested on suspicion of felony tax evasion, L.A. County D.A. announces

Luigi Mangione will not pursue psychiatric defense in UnitedHealthCare CEO's killing

England's World Cup Win Triggers Nationwide Celebrations and Next-Day Workplace Impact

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FIFA's Photographer Protocol Change Sparks New Row Over Coaching Space After Tuchel's Complaint

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Christina Aguilera's Performance and Altered Appearance Steal Spotlight at Obama Center Opening

The Simpsons Just Had One Of The Show's Best Couch Gags In Years

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Taxpayer-Funded Asylum for Citizens of Safe Nations Sparks Outcry in UK

Sons Inherit Taqueria and Life Lessons from Immigrant Father

Rockstar Games Releases Grand Theft Auto VI Cover Art, Pre-Order Date Announced

Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson's Affectionate World Cup Display Amid Long-Distance Challenges

Ballerina Sneakers Are Taking Over for Summer—Here’s How We’re Wearing Them

James Bourne breaks silence on illness, reveals new album tied to musical collaboration

Voicemails for Isabelle: A Heartwarming Tale of Sisterhood and Loss on Netflix

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Labour accused of 'gerrymandering' over council boundary changes

BBC cancels Ashley Cain documentary series after misogynistic posts and misconduct allegations surface

ICE plans to sell warehouse facilities in Salt Lake, six other cities, according to report

Tay Keith, hip hop producer, dies at 29

Column: No moral victories for the Chicago Sky, but Sydney Taylor can create actual wins

Vance issues stern message to Israeli officials who attacked Trump

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Sets Up Explosive Hulk and Punisher Team-Up in Precursor Comic

Rebar protrudes from I-15 in Murray, forcing lane closures

Police Launch Investigation into Alleged Rape in Weymouth

Expert Validates Key Detail in Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro's Crime Classic

Blue material peeling off bottom of Reflecting Pool, days after costly renovation

Canada 4-0 Qatar: Ismael Kone suffers potentially broken leg as Canada thrash Qatar in World Cup Group B match

Luigi Mangione's lawyers reverse course, say they won't pursue a psychiatric defense

'Unavoidable': Apple Plans Price Increases as the AI Memory Chip Crisis Worsens

Jeff Bezos Predicts AI Will Create Labor Shortage, Not Mass Unemployment

Nolte: Jeff Bezos Admits Washington Post Staffed with ‘Terrible’ People

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Former Israeli Hostage Details Repeated Sexual Assaults During Two Years in Hamas Captivity

Researchers unveil first 3D map of clitoral nerves, revealing extensive network beyond visible organ

US Battles Spread of Flesh-Eating Screwworm Fly Threatening Cattle and Humans

Nolte: California Legislature Seeks to Let Kids Divorce Their Parents

James Bond's Revival Gains Steam as Two Classics Top Netflix Global Charts

Angela Rayner warns Labour has 'limited time' to deliver change

Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with tax fraud; Los Angeles DA calls him 'one of California's biggest tax scofflaws'

Estonia Urges EU to Rethink Policy Towards Cuban Regime: 'No Willingness to Change'

Riverside County deputy charged in deadly on-duty crash

'The World Is Not Leftist,' Dejected Brazilian President Lula Concedes in Awkward G7 Exchange

NSF Halts Removal of Ocean Observatories Buoys After Bipartisan Senate Action

A Father's Tragic Act: A Daughter's Quest for Truth and Warning on Psychiatric Drug Reactions

Maura Higgins Dazzles in My Fair Lady Inspired Outfit at Royal Ascot Ladies Day

JD Vance: Trump Iran Deal Fundamentally Different from Obama Iran Deal

This New Apple Feature Could End A Common Password Headache For Good

Kyle Cooke sends fans into a frenzy with cryptic ‘Summer House’ goodbye post

Carole Middleton Repurposes Royal Wedding Outfit for Royal Ascot

Labour hiked taxes on hard-pressed families and businesses by £30billion in first year

Columbus Crew hosts free World Cup watch party in Columbus Commons Friday

Burnham Enlists Grant and Coogan in Last-Ditch Makerfield By-Election Push

Illegal Alien Charged with Machete Murder of Roommate in Mississippi; Released Under Biden Border Policies

Federal Judge Orders ICE to Release Palestinian Green Card Holder With Decades-Old Conviction

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Phils' Adolis García to have season-ending surgery for lat injury

May Border Apprehensions Plummet as CBP Reports Zero Releases and Surge in Drug Seizures

Police link hidden camera in Lower Merion to South American theft ring

Fallbrook wildfire progress halted, evacuations lifted

Luigi Mangione's lawyers reverse course, say they won't pursue a psychiatric defense

Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings

South Dakota man whose life sentence was commuted by Noem now implicated in his niece's death

Makerfield by‑election could return Andy Burnham to Parliament and trigger Labour leadership showdown

American Horror Story: Kathy Bates on AHS 13 Filming, Jessica Lange

Will Blind Bags Lead To The End Of The World In Avengers #1?

Comedian Carlos Mencia faces 12 felony charges for failing to report more than $8M in earnings

Obama Presidential Center Opens Amid Political Tensions and Voter ID Bill Debate