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Child Suffers Heatstroke in Japan After Teacher Denies Her Tea
On a class trip, a student ran out of tea and asked for more. Her teacher said no. Now, her parents are suing.
March 5, 2024
On a class trip, a student ran out of tea and asked for more. Her teacher said no. Now, her parents are suing.
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