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School spanking is back on the cards in one U.S. state

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3 years ago

August 26, 2022

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The act of spanking is back on the cards for misbehaved students in Missouri

Parents in a small town in the U.S. state of Missouri have been notified about the return of corporal punishment in the classroom.

Cassville parents have reportedly been handed consent forms to sign. The policy explains how, and when the “use physical force as a method of correcting student behavior” can be used.

While teachers will not be permitted to strike a student’s head of face the policy does not specify the type of punishment allowed.

The school district behind the move said it will be used “only when all other alternative means of discipline have failed” and needs to be administered without any “chance of bodily injury or harm”.

Corporal punishment was used quite widely across the U.S. during the 19th and 20th Centuries but has since faded.

While the U.S. Supreme Court ruled it was constitutional in 1977, most states have prohibited the practice.

Around 19 U.S. still allow corporal punishment in the classroom.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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20 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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