This Boise teacher’s suspension caused a walkout. The district is paying her a large sum

Last September, the Boise School District suspended Timberline High School teacher Laura Boulton over alleged “inappropriate” behavior toward students and colleagues. The suspension spurred outrage among students, who held walkouts and called for the district to reinstate her. Boulton accused the district of retaliating against her for reporting an incident of alleged sexual misconduct —…

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Oropouche virus is spreading — and U.S. travelers have been affected. Here’s what to know about the insect-borne disease that has caused 2 deaths.

Oropouche virus disease is on the rise and spreading outside its typical bounds. Now, two young women are dead from the virus, with a third death being investigated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an advisory on Aug. 16 warning people traveling to areas known to have the Oropouche virus to avoid getting…

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