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LONDON — Hopes for a swift path to independence in Scotland were tempered on Saturday, as the dominant Scottish nationalist party fell one seat short of a majority in the country’s Parliament. The Scottish National Party’s results, though impressive, deprived it of a symbolic victory in a closely fought election. That, in turn, is likely …

Switzerland referendum: Voters support ban on face coverings in public  BBC News Swiss narrowly back proposal to ban face coverings in public  The Associated Press Swiss vote on proposal to ban face coverings in public  ABC News Switzerland to ban wearing of burqa and niqab in public places  The Guardian Swiss vote on proposal that would ban face coverings …

Administrator’s Corner by Jennifer Walsh   Last January, my column in the Tribune touted the school district’s investment in student and staff technology. Little did we know then how important the availability of reliable technology was to become. When the pandemic hit and districts closed in March, Albert Lea Area Schools were better positioned to …

RICHMOND COUNTY – The sales tax would raise about $230 million dollars over the next five years. Richmond County Schools Chief financial officer Bobby Smith said it would provide funds in a key area — technology. “Most of our students are under-served and they don’t have technology and laptops to do the lessons,” Smith said. …

Russian President Vladimir Putin shows his passport to a member of an election commission as he arrives to take part in voting at a polling station in Moscow on Wednesday. Alexei Druzhinin/AP hide caption toggle caption Alexei Druzhinin/AP Russian President Vladimir Putin shows his passport to a member of an election commission as he arrives …

A referendum on the April 7 ballot asks Parkview School District voters for additional money for technology and curriculum upgrades, educational programming, busing and staffing costs. The question requests $825,000 for the 2020-21 school year, $1.025 million in 2021-22 and $1.15 million in 2022-23. The referendum comes on the heels of a three-year referendum for …

A group of protesters leave the Hong Kong Polytechnic University holding hands before surrendering to police in the Hung Hom district on November 22. Protesters use clothes and helmets to form “SOS” at Hong Kong Polytechnic University on November 21. Protesters raise their hands to represent the five demands of pro-democracy demonstrators during a rally …