Germany to give more than $1 billion for Holocaust survivors’ home care in 2026

BERLIN (AP) — The organization that handles claims on behalf of Jews who suffered under the Nazis said Wednesday that Germany has agreed to extend another $1.076 billion (923.9 million euros) for Holocaust survivors ' home care around the globe...

Birmingham German Christmas Market 2025: Opening times, prices, drink rules & everything you need to know as the festive season begins

There will be hot gluhwein, crispy crepes and lots of sweet and savoury treats on offer at the Frankfurt Christmas Market, which has been a feature of the festive celebrations in Birmingham since the 90s. The annual market is opening its doors at...

German Fest returns to UNA, giving students a taste of culture and cuisine

FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - The UNA Pride got a taste of a different culture on Tuesday as German Fest returned to campus. From Sauerkraut to smoked sausages, students got the chance to dive into German cuisine while learning more about the country’s...

Germany to give more than $1 billion for Holocaust survivors' home care in 2026

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In Germany, Academic Activism Fuels Antisemitism

Whenever you think things can’t get any worse, you find an open letter from so-called experts, researchers from various disciplines who need to express their “concern” in a public way. October 7, 2025 marked the second anniversary of the...

German activist known for views on climate seeks US asylum, citing political persecution

‘Anti-Greta’ activist flees Europe after Antifa death threats, Musk backs asylum. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! German activist Naomi Seibt, dubbed the "Anti-Greta" by Europeans, has filed for political asylum in the U.S., claiming...

Michigan kids need a thematic history education

I started kindergarten at a Michigan public school in 2009 and graduated in 2022, but like most Michiganders my age, my more disciplined education lasted from the fifth to 10th grade. Beginning with the shot heard round the world and ending with...

UIL to ban foreign exchange students from participating in Texas high school varsity sports

Foreign exchange students will still be allowed to participate in Texas high school sports — but only at the sub-varsity level — if a new UIL amendment is passed. BELL COUNTY, Texas — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) approved a proposal...

Who from West Cleveland area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Nov. 1?

These former West Cleveland area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Nov. 1. Alec Dabney Denison Big Red Defensive lineman Freshman 6′0″ 230 St. Edward High School Hometown: Youngstown Next Game: vs. Oberlin Yeomen, Saturday, Nov. 1,...

Microsoft launches AI partnership to empower TVET educators and students

Ikamva Digital, a digital skilling platform co-developed by Microsoft Elevate and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), was officially launched on Tuesday at Microsoft South Africa’s headquarters in Bryanston,...

Canada Tops Student Rankings as Nigeria Emerges Education Hub

Canada has retained its position as the world’s most preferred study destination, with 95 percent of surveyed students expressing interest in studying there, according to ApplyBoard’s Fall 2025 Student Pulse Survey conducted in September. But...

Germany courts youth to rebuild its armed forces

ON the FGS Pegnitz, a German mine-hunting boat off the northern Baltic coast, a sharp command cut through the sea air. “Portside 10!” shouted Mathis Kramer, 17. “Portside 20!” Kramer shouted moments later, as the navy vessel tilted into a tight...

Which Washington County area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Nov. 1?

On Saturday, Nov. 1, these former Washington County area high school stars will be competing. Aidan Crowley UW - Stevens Point Pointers Quarterback Sophomore 6′3″ 180 Germantown High School Hometown: Colgate Next Game: vs. UW Eau Claire Blugolds,...

German Schoolhouse to host ‘Celebration of Fall’

The historic Old German Schoolhouse, located on the Wabash- Huntington County Line Road, will open its doors for a special “Celebration of Fall” program on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. The event invites the public to step back in time and experience...

College basketball rankings: The Top 100 and 1 Players entering the 2025-26 season

College basketball's talent ecosystem is unusually robust this season across teams and conferences and ranging from players aged 18 to 29. Yes, 29 years old. But no team this season has the top-end talent -- or in the case of Purdue, talents -- as...

How a German Mom-and-Pop Outfit Built ‘Stitch Head,’ a New Animated Halloween Classic

Gringo Films does not sound like the kind of company that muscles its way into the global animation business. The Cologne-based outfit is literally a mom-and-pop shop, run by partners Steve Hudson and Sonja Ewers. When they optioned Stitch Head a...

Professor Spotlight: Vanessa Plumly steps in to teach German

Ellen Hansen, Special to The Denisonian– Dr. Vanessa Plumly is the newest Visiting Associate Professor in Denison’s German Department. The department saw the retirement of beloved Professor Emeriti, Dr. Gary Baker at the end of last semester and...

More than just an educator: the power of that one teacher that reaches

Long after we have discarded our uniforms and forgotten locker combinations, random memories of our school days can remain.How a lunchbox smells for instance, the squeak of a whiteboard marker, or the bell signalling the end of class. Minor...

This is how dependent Germany is on Chinese medicines

Whether it's painkillers, antibiotics, or diabetes medication, German pharmacies can hardly do without medicines made in China. Many colourful pills and powders come off the production line in China every day and later end up in German stomachs....

OHIO education leads to growth, adventure for first generation college graduate

As a first-generation college student from rural Appalachia, Ohio University alumnus Dakota Tackett never imagined he would become a world-traveling educator with experiences spanning multiple continents. His college career yielded not only a...