A learning difference affecting reading, writing or speaking.
California has as improved fourth-grade reading levels since 2013 after investing in literacy coaches, phonics, and teacher training, while Mississippi credits similar tactics for a stronger turnaround. The state’s 2024 reading scores sit near the national middle, with continued gains challenged by uneven implementation and funding.
An 11‑year‑old girl has been found dead in the Gore Water at Gore Glen Woodland Park near Gorebridge after a search on Thursday, 6 August. Police Scotland has said the death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing; a post‑mortem has been scheduled and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Politico and Independent report on Democrats courting southern states as potential paths to 2028 influence. Newsom’s posture toward a possible presidential bid is evolving, while allies highlight fundraising and coalition-building in South Carolina and neighboring states.