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Tuesday, June 14, 2016

ISIS rides wave of attacks as its core territory shrinks

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Leaked Questions Rekindle Fierce Debate Over Common Core Tests

A company is scrambling to purge the Internet of questions used in the exams, but some critics say public debate is the best way to make better tests.

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

ACT and SAT Find a Profitable Market as Common Core Tests

Both testing companies have pushed into the market for federally required tests in public schools, offering them even to students who do not plan to go to college.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Yahoo to Keep Alibaba Stake but Spin Off Core Businesses

Yahoo has decided to retain its Alibaba stake and will instead look at transferring its other assets, including Yahoo Japan, into a new company.

Yahoo to Spin Off Core Businesses, Including Yahoo Japan

Yahoo has decided to keep its Alibaba stake and will instead look at transferring its other assets, including Yahoo Japan, into a new company.

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Massachusetts’s Rejection of Common Core Test Signals Shift in U.S.

As states have rejected tests tied to the Common Core standards, no about-face has resonated more than that of Massachusetts, known as a leader in education reform.

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Yahoo Pressured to Keep Alibaba Stake and Sell Core Business

As questions arise over taxes on the sale of Yahoo’s stake in Alibaba, Starboard Value is urging Yahoo to sell its core advertising business instead.

Monday, October 19, 2015

At New York Apple Orchards, an Autumn Tradition Strays From Its Core

Along with apple picking and cider doughnuts, orchards are offering bounce houses and pony rides, wines and crafts, and weekend events to draw crowds.