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Millions of kids told full return to school in fall unlikely

13 Sept 10:51 Key points summarised by AI

Widespread School Closures: Major U.S. states, including California and Texas, are implementing strict reopening criteria or allowing extended online learning, making full in-person school returns unlikely for millions of students.
COVID-19 Resurgence: The uncertainty stems from a significant surge in coronavirus cases and deaths across the U.S., especially in Sunbelt states, which are overwhelming healthcare systems and prompting military medical deployments.
Parental Challenges: Parents face difficult decisions regarding their children's education and safety due to the lack of consistent, clear plans for school reopenings amid the ongoing pandemic, with some opting for virtual-only instruction.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.