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Ashgabat Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Neutrality with a Grand Fireworks Display
13 Dec. 05:25Turkmenistan solemnly marked the 30th anniversary of its permanent Neutrality today. The festive events concluded in the evening with a spectacular fireworks display that illuminated the skies over Ashgabat. Residents and visitors of the capital enjoyed a vibrant show featuring multicolored and creatively designed fireworks, creating a bright and memorable atmosphere.
As previously reported, the celebrations began with a ceremonial flower-laying at the Neutrality Monument. President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, together with heads of state and government, paid tribute to this historic milestone that forms the foundation of the country’s foreign policy.
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Detroit High School Students Eligible for Up to $1,000 for Perfect Attendance
23 Aug. 18:09High school students in Detroit, Michigan, who maintain consistent school attendance can earn up to $1,000 in electronic gift cards. According to Fox News, high schoolers receive a $100 digital gift card for every week of uninterrupted class attendance. Students can earn $400 across four weeks, with total incentives reaching up to $1,000 during the 10-week winter period.
The attendance incentive model demonstrated strong results between January and March 2026, when approximately 12,800 high school students—representing 84% of the district's high school population—qualified for the payments. Concurrently, chronic absenteeism dropped from 64% to 54%. Following this success, the program has been extended through the 2026–2027 academic year and expanded to include students in grades 6–8, who will receive $50 for each week of full attendance.
The school district allocated $13.9 million from its overall budget to combat unexcused absences. The program maintains strict criteria: a single unexcused absence during any given school week forfeits the student's eligibility for that week's reward.
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