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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Pronouns in Schools: A Battleground for Free Speech?

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has jumped into the debate over preferred pronouns in schools, filing a friend-of-the-court brief in a case involving the Olentangy Local School District in Ohio. The school district passed a policy requiring staff and students to use a student’s preferr

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Tech Layoffs Skyrocket: Are You Next?

The tech industry has been hit hard by layoffs recently, with August seeing a whopping 193% increase in job cuts compared to July. This brings the total number of tech jobs lost this year to over 536,000—a staggering figure that's putting many workers on edge and raising fears about an impending rec

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Is Tim Walz Fit for the Veepstakes? A COVID Fraud Scandal Sparks Questions

Think of the biggest pandemic-era scam. No, not the toilet paper shortage. We're talking about a massive swindle that siphoned millions of dollars meant for feeding hungry kids. That's right, in Minnesota, a charity called Feeding Our Future, allegedly cooked up a scheme so audacious it involved ov

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Marblehead Schools:Paycheck Problems and Teacher Tensions

Marblehead teachers are starting the new school year without a contract and facing a frustrating payroll error. The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) claims recent paychecks are missing step increases, summer stipends, and other agreed-upon pay adjustments. Interim Superintendent John Robidou

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Stray Bullet in a Classroom: Is School Really Safe?

A Bronx middle school teacher was struck by a stray bullet in his sixth-floor classroom, just a day before the new school year began. Jhairo Colon, a special education teacher, was setting up his classroom when he heard a pop and felt a sting. He didn't know what hit him at first, but then the pai

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Small Town Secrets Shrouded in Darkness: A Gripping Mystery Unfolds Under the Shadow of an Eclipse

In the sleepy French countryside of Aubrac, where majestic landscapes meet small-town intrigue, a dark mystery unfolds under the eerie glow of an eclipse. When teenage love turns tragic and a young girl disappears after being shot, two women cops must navigate the tangled web of secrets that bind th

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Zucchini Revolution: 7 Ways to Spice Up Your Weekend

Are you ready to revolutionize your weekend? Forget about boring old routines - it's time to embrace the power of zucchini! That's right, this humble squash is about to take center stage as we explore seven incredible Bay Area events that will leave you amazed and inspired. From a Latin jazz legend

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Sep 06 2024OPINION

Teen's Brutal Attack: A Wake-Up Call to Confront Hate and Bias

A horrific attack on a transgender teen is shedding light on the dangers of unchecked hate. Jayden Tkaczyk, 16, was brutally assaulted by a mob of classmates at a party, likely because of his gender identity. With a broken bone in his face and bruises covering his body, Jayden feared for his life as

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Tough-on-Crime Pitch: Is It Working?

Donald Trump is back in North Carolina, the battleground state, trying to position himself as the tough-on-crime candidate in the face of Vice President Kamala Harris's strong fundraising showing. He's addressing the Fraternal Order of Police, a group that backed him in 2020, and painting Harris as

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Penguin's Bloody Ascent to Gotham City's Throne

Colin Farrell returns as Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, in the spin-off series set a week after The Batman. In Gotham City on the brink of chaos, Cobblepot must battle Cristin Milioti's Sofia Falcone (The Hangman) and Rhenzy Feliz's Victor Aguilar to claim his spot as kingpin. He will rise abo

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