The decline in literacy skills among university students and teenagers, as highlighted by educators and test results, is causing concern over the impact on society’s ability to access and understand cultural knowledge. The shift towards digital reading and reliance on the internet for information is seen as a threat to traditional learning and intellectual development. Without a focus on promoting literacy and critical reading skills, there is a risk of losing access to the valuable texts that have shaped our culture and intellectual discourse.
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US, Israel look to Sudan, Somalia to resettle Palestinians
The US and Israel have approached officials in Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland to discuss resettling Palestinians from Gaza in their territories, according to reports from the Associated Press. While Sudan rejected the proposal and officials from Somalia and Somaliland claimed unawareness of any contacts, the US had previously proposed taking over Gaza for reconstruction, sparking international rejection and fears of permanent displacement among Palestinians. Hamas's raid into Israel triggered the Israeli military assault in Gaza,...
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