Record-breaking heat disrupts America’s 250th birthday celebrations and travel

A record-setting heat wave is blanketing much of the United States as millions of Americans gather for Independence Day, prompting the cancellation of events marking America’s 250th birthday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. More than 110 million people are under extreme heat risk, according…

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Homeschooling In India: Why are some Indian parents saying no to conventional schools? Meet the families choosing homeschooling and other alternatives

Meet the families choosing homeschooling and other alternative to educate their children For Pune resident Shivani Bansal’s 4-year-old daughter, a typical morning routine doesn’t include putting on a school uniform. The IT professional hopes that the routine will remain the same for the next 12 years or so. This is because Shivani and her husband…

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