Texas education board set to allow African American studies course in 2024

Texas education board likely to approve African American studies course in 2024

Following years of argument over whether studies classes are racially divisive, the Texas State Board of Education seems poised to approve its African American studies course. The board, that is responsible for embracing textbooks for Texas colleges and establishing program standards, heard in a public hearing from dozens of advocates, teachers and students many who …

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U.S. Supreme Court refuses to support gun maker from Sandy Hook lawsuit

U.S. Supreme Court declines to shield gun maker from Sandy Hook lawsuit

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday dealt a setback to the firearms business, rejecting Remington Arms Co’s bid to escape a lawsuit by families of sufferers aiming to maintain the gun manufacturer liable for its own marketing of their assault-style rifle used in the 2012 Sandy Hook college massacre that killed 20 children …

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New gig economy rule would kill 70,000 jobs, say Truckers California,

Truckers sue California, say new gig economy law would kill 70,000 jobs

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Trucking Association on Tuesday filed what seems to be the first lawsuit demanding a sweeping new labour law that strives to provide benefit and wage protections to employees in the so-called gig market, such as rideshare drivers in companies including Uber and Lyft. The laws could deprive more than truckers …

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Trump in Deep South cheers at college football match

Trump soaks in Deep South cheers at college football matchup

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — President Donald Trump knew where to go Saturday for home field advantage, finding comfort in the Deep South with college football fans cheering the nation’s top two teams — and him. His reception at the showdown between Louisiana State and Alabama contrasted with the scene at Game 5 of the World Series in Washington, …

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Elementary students advocate for endangered hides rule

Elementary school students advocate for endangered hides law

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – As opposed to spending their Saturday mornings in the home, three Burlington Elementary School pupils are making an attempt to conserve endangered species. The children are searching for the assistance of legislation that would remove the selling of hides in Vermont. They stood out of Healthy living in South Burlington on …

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Health dept. investigating outbreak of hepatitis A in Omaha

Health department investigating potential outbreak of hepatitis A in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb – The Douglas County Health Department is exploring a”possible outbreak” of hepatitis A in Omaha. Over the previous 3 weeks, the illness has contracted. These individuals’ ages ranges from 14 to 73. Normally, the health division finds 0 to 4 cases annually. Three individuals were hospitalized. At least two of these were released …

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