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Stirring outrage and raising questions about the boundaries of individual expression and school policies, an 18-year-old Black student in Texas found himself suspended for wearing a natural hairstyle deemed an “expression of cultural pride.” A Teen’s Struggle Darryl George, an 18-year-old junior at Barbers Hill High School in Texas, recently found himself at the center … Read more

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that a ferry captain likely fell asleep at the helm before a catastrophic crash in Seattle last year, causing substantial damage to both the vessel and the dock.  A Costly Reminder of Safety  The incident, which serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and … Read more

Trump has rambled many ramblings in previous speeches. However, this time, he revisited an old enemy, the wind turbine! His misinformed link between wind turbines and a recent surge in whales washing onto shores has even resulted in protestors gathering on beaches. Trump’s Peculiar Claims  Donald Trump recently delivered a peculiar monologue concerning offshore wind … Read more

In a recent academic scandal, a tenured professor’s fraudulent grading practices at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside have raised concerns about academic integrity.  The Allegations Sahar Bahmani, a former professor at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, faced allegations of “engaging in fraudulent grading” over six years. Despite her quiet resignation at the end of the spring semester, … Read more

The American workforce is experiencing a shift, as workers find themselves clocking fewer hours for the same pay, thanks to increased offerings of vacation, sick, and family leave.  A Growing Gap A noticeable gap has emerged between the hours American workers are paid for and the hours they actually work, showing an improvement in work/life … Read more

Retirees have been significant contributors to consumer spending in 2023, buoyed by a substantial increase in Social Security. However, this trend might see a slowdown as the cost of living adjustment (COLA) is set to decrease next year. Record Hike in COLA In 2023, Social Security beneficiaries saw an 8.7% increase in COLA, the highest … Read more

Liz Cheney has described new House Speaker Mike Johnson as “dangerous” for his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol building, and in Donald Trump’s attempts to subvert the 2020 presidential elections. Here’s the story.   Difficult Intro for Johnson It’s been a fraught introduction to the US House of Representatives for new House … Read more

The Hungarian government has banned under-18 visitors from the prestigious World Press Photo Exhibition in Budapest, over images with LGBTQ content.  Shocking and Mind-Boggling In a decision deemed “shocking,” and “mind-boggling” by the event director, Hungarian lawmakers have prohibited people under the age of 18 from visiting the World Press Photo Exhibition currently being held … Read more

In an unprecedented move, hedge fund billionaire Leon Cooperman has criticized Donald Trump, telling CNN that re-electing him would be “terrible for the country.”  Raising Questions This critique from the Wall Street veteran also added, “He’s a divisive human being who belongs in jail,” raises several questions about the 2024 presidential race and its impact … Read more

Election officials across the United States face a growing challenge as they attempt to manage the surge of public records requests related to voting access and election administration. At the center of a controversy, a conservative initiative called Local Labs asks for extensive and often unclear requests, causing confusion and concerns among election officials.  Local … Read more