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As the new academic year begins, Hong Kong faces a significant reduction in Primary One classes due to a shrinking student population. Despite efforts to attract new students through talent admission policies, the impact remains limited. Meanwhile, schools in England grapple with the fallout from reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac) closures, affecting enrolment and finances.
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Texas has filed a lawsuit challenging federal regulations that protect the medical privacy of women seeking abortions out of state. The suit argues that these rules hinder state investigations into abortion-related activities, reflecting ongoing tensions between state and federal laws following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Four tourists were rescued by the Spanish Coast Guard after being adrift for four days in an inflatable boat north of Tenerife. The men, suffering from dehydration, were found 52.5 miles from the island and were airlifted to safety on September 17, 2024. Their situation remains unclear.