Finnish study examined experiences and data regarding 16,000 pupils from 92 Finnish schools.

The Social Inclusion Research Project explored the marginalisation and bias experiences among fifth grade students and their teachers.

The study found that an average of eight pupils out of a classroom of 20 kids are bullied at least on a monthly basis.

Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election.

Native Americans across the U.S. will celebrate their history and culture on Monday .

The holiday , which comes about three weeks before Election Day , will feature a wide array of events geared toward Native voter mobilization.

In 2020 , Native voters proved decisive in the presidential election.

American Indian and Alaska Native ( AI/AN ) women face barriers to breast cancer care.

Nicole Hallingstad , a member of the Tlingit and Haida Native Indian Tribes of Alaska , faced profound barriers to care.

Only about half of AI /AN women over 40 years old surveyed for the report said they'd had a mammogram in the last two years .

President Joe Biden issued a proclamation to recognize Oct. 14 as Columbus Day in honor of Christopher Columbus .

Columbus Day was established by President Benjamin Harrison in 1892 in response to the lynching of 11 Italian Americans by a New Orleans mob on March 14, 1891 .

“I believe we are the only Nation in the world with a heart and soul that draws from old and new.”.

Lawmakers in both parties have pushed to cut the October recess short and pass a disaster relief package.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has said it has enough funds to manage recovery operations for now.

President Biden warned congressional leaders earlier this month that the Small Business Administration's disaster loan program "will run out of funding".

France and Germany are the newest participants in Operation Olympic Defender .

The US military’s operational planning process for warfighting in space was created in 2013 .

Australia , Canada , the UK and newest member New Zealand accepted the US invitation on Sept. 5 .

France has been one of the few countries to admit to its pursuit of weapons on orbit.

Estonia becomes 45th nation to sign Artemis Accords .

Accords commit to safe, transparent, and responsible exploration of the Moon, Mars , and beyond.

The signing ceremony took place ahead of Italy hosting the 75th International Astronautical Congress .

More countries are expected to sign in the coming weeks and months .

Daron Acemoglu , Simon Johnson and James Robinson won the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024 .

Prize amount: 11 million Swedish kronor , to be shared equally between the laureates.

They have helped us understand differences in prosperity between nations.

Better Cotton said it will work closely with two in-country Programme Partners Cotton Connect India and WWF India .

The aim is to gain insights into their recruitment strategies and retain more women in leadership roles.

Community-facing roles such as Producer Unit Managers and Field Facilitators identified as an area for investment and strengthening.

About 165 million Americans get their health insurance through work.

Most don't spend much time considering what their employer is offering in the way of benefits and what it will cost.

U.S. employers project their health-care costs will increase by 7.7% in 2025 .

Some of the higher costs will inevitably get passed on to employees.

Employer-issued life insurance policies typically amount to a year 's salary.

You can buy additional life insurance through your employer.

Nearly 1 in 5 employees cite deteriorating mental health, according to a recent report by Gallagher .

Some wellness initiatives may include financial coaching, stress management classes and discounts.