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While assessing the results, education expert Abbas Güçül made some startling remarks about Turkey’s education system, revealing that it is facing serious problems.TYT Results: Performance Below ExpectationsThe performance of candidates in the 2024 Basic Skills Test (TYT) has brought the issue of education back to the agenda. Güçül said that courses other than Turkish language are insufficient, especially for fresh graduates. He retorted, “The Ministry of National Education (MEB) remains silent. They announce how many of the school’s valedictorians made it into the top 1,000, but ignore the situation of those who got zero points.”The average percentage of correct answers…
Ditch city life for the most charming small towns in the US.Updated on July 17, 2024 at 2:46 PMWhere to go when the big city feels too big. | Sean Pavone/Getty ImagesIt’s no secret that we at Thrillist love to travel—in fact, it’s pretty much all we do. And with every new flight, mountain summit, cocktail bar, and hotel check-in, we always learn something new. That’s why we’re in the habit of turning to our team of seasoned editors and global contributors, each with extensive boots-on-the-ground experience, to help you plan your next jet-setting adventure.The romanticism of small towns is…
This story is part of our “PURPLE REIGN” feature. Read more here. Various Drummers Senator Robert “Fighting Bob” La Follette has been the most successful third-party presidential candidate from Wisconsin, but he is not the only one. Among third-party and independent candidates, there are three other presidential candidates and two vice presidential candidates with deep ties to Wisconsin. George Edwin Taylor First Black Presidential Candidate: Taylor worked as a newspaper reporter and editor in La Crosse before moving to Iowa, where he began his political career. In 1904, the National Black Freedom Party nominated him for president, but he failed…
The organization Earthday.org has released a new report on pet exposure to plastic. The “Pets vs. Plastic” report provides more information to pet owners about the risks of plastic exposure from pet toys, pet food, and packaging. For example, in the section “What is your pet actually chewing?” the report states: “Polyvinyl chloride is a type of hard plastic commonly referred to as ‘vinyl.’ It’s too hard for dogs to chew and can damage their teeth. That’s why toxic chemicals called phthalates, known as plasticizers, are added to PVC pet toys to make them softer, more flexible and chewy. The…
How the suspect who attempted to assassinate US presidential candidate Donald Trump planned the attack and why he carried it out remains a mystery. The bullet missed Donald Trump. President Trump was shot in the ear at a rally in Pennsylvania. One person in the crowd behind him was killed and two were seriously injured. The attacker, Matthew Thomas Crooks (20), died.According to AA News, the FBI, investigating the assassination attempt, cracked the password to Crooks’ cell phone and searched his computer, home and car. The attacker was found to have been in contact with over 100 people, with no…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Bring your appetite, Lexingtonians! Crave Food and Music Festival will be returning for its 11th year in a new location in July. Crave Food and Music Festival, Lexington’s largest “locally grown food” festival, will take place July 27-28, featuring more than 30 food vendors ranging from fine dining restaurants to food trucks. Read more of the latest news from Lexington and central Kentucky “Through food, we find common ground and understand each other’s cultures and roots,” said festival director Amy Eddy. “We’re fortunate to live in a city with such diverse cuisine, and we’re excited…
The “Port Chicago 50,” a group of black sailors who were charged and convicted in the largest mutiny in U.S. Navy history, were exonerated by the U.S. Navy on Wednesday. The verdict marks the culmination of a mission for Carol Cherry of Sycamore, Ill., who has fought for the exoneration of her father, Cyril Shepherd, and his fellow sailors. Navy Secretary Carlos del Toro said the court-martial of the 50 sailors “contained serious legal errors that were fundamentally unfair.” “But for 80 years, unjust convictions have continued. Now I am trying to right a great injustice that has plagued so…
Destici’s statement regarding allegations that his daughter received a TL 100,000 salary from the Turkish Grand National AssemblyDestici said the following about this matter: “Come and ask me anything. Whatever you want to say, come and say it. There is no question that we cannot answer. There is no stain on our lives either. We participate in politics in the name of our homeland, our nation, our religion, our country, our morality and our beliefs. After this smear campaign, I will say it again. I will continue my journey saying in every prayer, “Lord, do not let me say or…
Understanding Cottage Food Laws This column is sponsored by BizLaunch, Arlington Economic Development. Have you ever wondered whether Virginia law allows you to sell homemade tamales, cakes, ice cream, and other foods? Generally, no, but there are exceptions depending on the food and its distribution. Most food sold to the public must be prepared in commercial kitchens that are state-licensed and inspected to ensure public health safety, because foods such as meat, dairy, and vegetables can cause foodborne illness. These commercial kitchens have strict controls over temperature, cleanliness, and storage, and workers must be trained to prevent illness. Learn more…
She is back at the market. Christina Hall (née Huck) and her third husband, Josh Hall, are divorcing after nearly three years of marriage. Prior to her romance with Josh, the former “Flip or Flop” star was married to Tarek El Moussa and Ant Anstead. From her first two marriages, Christina had three children: daughter Taylor and son Brayden with El Moussa, and son Hudson with Anstead. Read on for more about the HGTV star’s marriage to El Moussa, Anstead, and Hall. Christina and Tarek El Moussa’s first marriage Christina Hall and Tarek El Moussa began dating in 2006 and…