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State takeovers of struggling Texas school districts come at a high cost, with little evidence of success

Local school boards and district administrators typically determine how public schools are run. If students are not meeting basic academic standards, though, state governments sometimes step in and take over the day-to-day operations of entire school districts.

The Conversation · 1h ago

What You Can And Cannot Learn From Playing Slots In Demo Mode

A player opens a new slot in demo mode, spins 200 times on a balance of virtual credits and lands the bonus round twice.

inkl · 4h ago

How Do You Make A Relationship Budget For You And Your Girlfriend?

A relationship budget helps you and your girlfriend enjoy spending time together without letting every date, grocery run, or weekend getaway become a financial guessing game. The awkward part usually isn’t the math. It’s figuring out what feels fair when two people have different incomes, spending habits, and ideas about…

The Free Financial Advisor · 18h ago

From COVID classrooms to HSC crunch time: students face another big test

'It was quite challenging at first because I had to adapt.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 19

Men Will Drive 20 Minutes to Save 10 Cents a Gallon — Does the Math Work?

Saving 10 cents per gallon at the gas station can feel like a small victory, especially when the price at the pump keeps climbing. Some drivers will happily cross town for the cheaper sign, even if the detour adds 20 minutes to the trip. The trouble starts when the savings…

Clever Dude · Oct 18

The maths behind when Mercedes could become F1 world champions in 2026

The German marque is on course to win both the F1 2026 drivers' and constructors' titles

Autosport · Oct 18

Househelp@₹100: The 10-minute boom can't sweep aside a math problem

India’s instant househelp startups are scaling rapidly by offering affordable, on-demand domestic services, but steep losses and high customer-acquisition costs are raising questions about whether the model can become profitable. Snabbit spent Rs 195 crore in FY26 against Rs 12.2 crore in operating revenue, while Urban Company’s InstaHelp is also…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Your 60/40 Portfolio is Old Math in 2026. Steal These Strategies From Our Bond Market Pro Instead.

Rob Isbitts reveals his nuanced strategy for navigating the bond market and equities as historical asset relationships shift.

Barchart · Oct 16

85 Nostalgic Photos That Make The Good Old Days Feel Like Yesterday, Until You Do The Math On The Years

No matter how much technology advances, humans will always have a soft spot for looking back on the past. We love old films, vintage furniture, and anything that will fill us with a wave of nostalgia. So if you’re interested in a blast from the past today, we’ve got a…

Bored Panda · Oct 16

OpenAI tries to solve mathematician backlash problem by pledging $5 million to math foundation

“Mathematicians did not ask for this work to be done,” said the Association for Human Mathematics.

Euronews · Oct 16