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- Politics · United States
California school police forces fail to disclose military equipment
Nine of California's 21 public school police forces have acquired military-grade equipment, including semi-automatic rifles. A 2021 state law requires annual disclosure of such inventories, but some departments have not complied, with five failing to report by the deadline.
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Politics · United StatesConnecticut towns add cameras to school buses to catch violators
Several Connecticut towns are installing AI-powered license plate readers on school buses. The technology, provided by BusPatrol, activates only when a bus is stopped with its warning lights and stop arm engaged, aiming to reduce incidents of drivers passing stopped school buses.
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US heat wave puts 97 million under advisories as schools reopen
A late-summer heat wave has placed roughly 97 million people from the central Plains to the Southeast under heat advisories, with temperatures feeling as hot as 46°C in some areas. Nighttime lows offer little relief, increasing health risks as schools reopen and outdoor workers face dangerous conditions.
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