Poverty breeds illiteracy. Illiteracy produces social dysfunction, illicit brews, early marriages, and school dropouts.

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Our Washington Post Daily Mini Meta Crossword September 10, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. Washington Post Daily Mini ...

Kenya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Algeria’s Sonatrach SPA, Africa’s largest energy company, in a move set to strengthen Kenya’s ...

A Palo Alto nonprofit that hires homeless people to pick up trash from city streets is ending its operation at the end of October because of the “current political and financial environment,” CEO ...

Moon Alert: Until 11:30 p.m. PDT, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in ARIES. Happy Birthday for Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025: You’re inquisitive, nurturing and ...

A CHP motorcycle officer was struck by a Tesla on Interstate 280 today (Sept. 8), resulting in multiple lane closures on southbound 280 near Page Mill Road in Palo Alto, CHP said. The officer was ...

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) is excited to announce that Tyler Jaeckel will serve as the new Director of the Division of Housing, starting October 7, 2025. Jaeckel joins DOLA with ...

Your favorite diet soda could have a detrimental effect on your cognitive health, a new study suggests. In a Brazilian study published in the journal Neurology, participants who consumed the highest ...