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Florida Teacher Placed on Leave After Requiring Students to Refer to Her as ‘Mx’ Instead of ‘Ms’

A Florida elementary school teacher has been placed on administrative leave after allegedly forcing students to address her with the gender-neutral title “Mx” instead of “Ms” or “Mrs.” Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that a female teacher at Talbot Elementary School in Gainesville was requiring both students and staff to use this prefix.… Continue reading Florida Teacher Placed on Leave After Requiring Students to Refer to Her as ‘Mx’ Instead of ‘Ms’
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Says “Illegal Alien” is a “Racist” Term

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized a reporter for using the term “illegal aliens” during a press conference, calling the phrase “racist.” In a video posted Saturday to the mayor’s official Instagram account, Johnson was asked about city spending related to “illegal aliens.” He quickly responded, “We don’t have illegal aliens.”  “I don’t know if that’s… Continue reading Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Says “Illegal Alien” is a “Racist” Term
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Florida to Help Students Establish Club America Chapters on Every High School With State’s Full Support: Gov. Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday a partnership with Turning Point USA to ensure students can establish a Club America chapter on every Florida high school as part of an initiative to promote civics and free discourse. During a “Civics and Debate Initiative Announcement,” the governor said this initiative was prompted by the assassination of… Continue reading Florida to Help Students Establish Club America Chapters on Every High School With State’s Full Support: Gov. Ron DeSantis
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Judge Blocks Biden Rule Expanding Gender Identity Protections in Health Care

A federal judge has struck down a Biden administration rule that expanded anti-discrimination protections to transgender-related procedures, ruling that the Department of Health and Human Services exceeded its authority. On Thursday, US District Judge Louis Guirola Jr. sided with fifteen states that sued the department, finding that the agency unlawfully expanded federal discrimination protections to… Continue reading Judge Blocks Biden Rule Expanding Gender Identity Protections in Health Care
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New York Knicks Reject Zohran Mamdani Advertisement Using Team’s Logo, Refuse Mayoral Endorsement

The New York Knicks issued a cease-and-desist letter to NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for using the NBA team’s logo in a campaign advertisement, expressing strictly that the Knicks organization is not endorsing Mamdani in the race. Mamdani’s latest campaign ad is basketball-themed, and aired first after the final debate of the mayoral race on… Continue reading New York Knicks Reject Zohran Mamdani Advertisement Using Team’s Logo, Refuse Mayoral Endorsement
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Target Lays Off Nearly 2,000 Corporate Staff to Increase Efficiency

Target plans to eliminate over 1,800 jobs from its corporate offices and stores to ensure overall company efficiency.  Michael Fiddelke, incoming CEO of Target, explained the strategy behind the layoffs Thursday, according to The Associated Press. “The truth is, the complexity we’ve created over time has been holding us back,” Fiddelke said. “Too many layers… Continue reading Target Lays Off Nearly 2,000 Corporate Staff to Increase Efficiency
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Minnesota Supreme Court Sides with Trans-Identifying Athlete in USA Powerlifting Discrimination Case

The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that USA Powerlifting discriminated against a transgender-identifying athlete by refusing to allow the biological male to compete in a women’s division in 2018. JayCee Cooper filed a lawsuit in 2021, claiming the organization violated Minnesota’s Human Rights Act by rejecting his application to compete in the women’s category. In… Continue reading Minnesota Supreme Court Sides with Trans-Identifying Athlete in USA Powerlifting Discrimination Case
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Hundreds of Public Figures Urge Tech Firms to Halt ‘Superintelligence’ AI Development

Hundreds of prominent figures from technology, politics, and media are urging a global halt to the development of “superintelligence,” artificial intelligence systems capable of surpassing human intelligence. A statement published on Wednesday titled “Statement on Superintelligence” has drawn more than 29,000 signatures. The document calls for “a prohibition on the development of superintelligence, not lifted… Continue reading Hundreds of Public Figures Urge Tech Firms to Halt ‘Superintelligence’ AI Development
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Illegal Immigrant Charged with Murder Entered the US Through Now-Defunct CBP One App

Javier Roman Hernandez, an illegal immigrant charged with the murder of Mary Gonzales in Austin, Texas, reportedly entered the US through the Biden-era CBP One app, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Roman Hernandez was one of three suspects accused of shooting and killing Gonzales and leaving her body near a tire shop… Continue reading Illegal Immigrant Charged with Murder Entered the US Through Now-Defunct CBP One App
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FBI Issues Historic Indictment of Mafia and NBA Figures for Illegal Gambling Schemes

The FBI announced Thursday morning the indictment of several “made” members and associates of La Cosa Nostra, along with three NBA figures, who were involved in illegal gambling operations costing millions of dollars. The indictment consists of a total of 31 defendants, and concerns two different schemes: one of rigged poker games, the other of… Continue reading FBI Issues Historic Indictment of Mafia and NBA Figures for Illegal Gambling Schemes
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Over 1,000 Arrests, 72 Missing Children Found in Memphis Crime Crackdown Under Trump Admin

Since President Donald Trump’s administration launched a federal crackdown on crime in Memphis, Tennessee, more than 1,000 arrests have been made and dozens of missing children have been located. Attorney General Pam Bondi told Fox News on Wednesday that the ongoing operation has targeted violent offenders and gang activity across the city. “From arresting more… Continue reading Over 1,000 Arrests, 72 Missing Children Found in Memphis Crime Crackdown Under Trump Admin
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Migrant NYC Canal St. Vendors Arrested by ICE

On Tuesday, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained nine illegal immigrants–all of whom were African, and several with criminal records–vending merchandise on Canal Street in the Manhattan borough of New York City.  Canal Street is known for having copious vendors selling items, many of which happen to be knock-offs from high-end designers. “ICE conducted… Continue reading Migrant NYC Canal St. Vendors Arrested by ICE
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