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Celebrating Deep, Sustained Impact for Students Nationwide New York, New York, July 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EL Education has announced the eight members of its 2026 cohort of Credentialed schools, recognizing schools across the country who have earned or renewed the prestigious EL Education School Credential-a designation that one school leader called the “Michelin star of the education world.” The Credential honors exceptional schools where students excel academically, grow as ethical leaders, and produce meaningful work that contributes to a better world.The Credential recognizes schools that demonstrate remarkable, evidence-based impact across EL Education’s Three Dimensions of Achievement: Mastery of…

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “weak,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.  All times on the map are Mexico Central time. The New York Times A major, 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck in the North Pacific Ocean on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.The temblor happened at 8:48 a.m. Mexico Central time about 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico, data from the agency shows.U.S.G.S. data earlier reported that the magnitude was 7.4.As seismologists review available data, they may revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude.…

The federal government says it will commission at least 11 pharmaceutical manufacturing projects in 2026 as part of efforts to expand local drug production, strengthen health security and position Nigeria as a regional pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC), Abdul Muktar, announced this on Friday at a high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja held to finalise activities under the IMPACT Project with the pharmaceutical industry. Mr Muktar said the projects, which are already underway, reflect growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector and are expected to improve access to locally…

ToplineMedia reports suggest the ICE agent connected to Monday’s fatal shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, had a troubled history including abuse and mental illness, prompting new scrutiny among Democrats about the agency’s hiring practices.A Kia sedan reportedly driven by the victim of a fatal shooting can be seen with four bullet holes in the windshield at the scene in Biddeford, Maine, on July 13.Portland Press Herald via Getty ImagesKey FactsICE has not formally confirmed the identity of the agent in the Biddeford shooting, but the Portland Press Herald and Associated Press identified the agent as David…

The US’s explosive diarrhea problem is worse than you think—and it’s about to get even messier.The country is grappling with a large and fast-spreading outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes extreme gastrointestinal distress. There are nearly 7,000 potential cases, more than 3,300 of which are in Michigan alone as of Tuesday, and state officials have identified tainted lettuce as the likely culprit.The actual case count is almost certainly higher, though, because most people don’t seek medical care when they get diarrhea. And even when they do, labs don’t routinely test for cyclosporiasis, says Jeanne Marrazzo, CEO of the…

Air strikes intensify raising fear of an all-out war.The United States and Iran are fighting again – weeks after signing an agreement aimed at reaching a final deal to end the war.At the centre of the latest dispute is the Strait of Hormuz.Washington resumed strikes after Tehran fired on ships passing through the waterway.US attacks have focused on the southern coast – but some other parts of Iran have also been hit.President Donald Trump has notified Congress that hostilities have resumed. He says the only way to negotiate with Iran is with military strength.But Tehran says it will not bow…

The European Union has unveiled proposals that would slow cuts to businesses’ greenhouse gas emissions limits, as part of a major climate policy overhaul.The reforms would relax the rules of the bloc’s emissions trading system (ETS) to give businesses more time to reduce their carbon output than previously planned. The changes would mean some industries could obtain emission allowances until 2038 instead of 2034, if they commit to investing in decarbonisation efforts.The proposals still need to be approved by EU countries and lawmakers – a process that could take a year. “We are adopting a more business-friendly and, may I…

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its conclusion, StarTimes Nigeria will on Sunday host a public watch party in Lagos to coincide with the final between defending champions Argentina and Spain. The event, scheduled for King Jaja Hall at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), will also feature the concluding draw of the company’s nationwide subscriber promotion launched during the tournament. The World Cup final brings together two of the tournament’s standout teams after they emerged from a highly competitive knockout stage. The expanded 48-team competition, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the biggest in FIFA…

Brenda Fricker, who became the first female Irish Oscar winner for acting with My Left Foot, has died aged 81. Her agent Phil Belfield told the BBC in a statement: “We will never see her like again and the world is lesser for the lack of her … I was honoured to know, love and work with her and she will always have a place in my heart and in the heart of so many film and TV fans the world over.”In My Left Foot, Fricker plays the mother of Christy Brown, whose cerebral palsy means he only has muscular…

Denis Kitaev is a developer whose name is closely associated with his real estate development company Vesper. From its launch and until 2022, he oversaw the product vision and design principles behind its projects. His tenure is the reason the company enters 2026 with the standing it has: one of the major Moscow developers with more than 90 percent of its units sold pre-completion. The numbers reflect the standards of product quality that Kitaev Denis established during his years in charge and that still define Vesper today. Denis Kitaev: Profile Full nameDenis Vladimirovich KitaevPlace and date of birthMoscow, 03.02.1977 EducationFinancial Academy…