Beginning in the fall of 1971, a group of California high school students would meet regularly at 4:20 after school to partake in some cannabis. And that eventually led to 4/20 becoming a day dedicated to enjoying the leafy plant. Or the story goes. If you are looking to participate on this popular day, choose… Source
There’s a template that media outlets love to follow to gin up outrage over someone who has to face the consequences of his or her actions. It could be a whistleblower or someone who took a stand for some questionable or foolish reason, but the headline always follows a pattern: “So-and-so did something. Now so-and-so is paying for it.”
From April 11-14, the American Educational Research Association will be gathering in Philadelphia for their annual meeting. Given massive learning loss and plunging faith in higher education, the challenges confronting the “world’s largest education research organization” are real. The list of topics calling for rigorous inquiry is staggering: exploding absenteeism, artificial intelligence, the effects of […]
Excelsior Correspondent SAMBA, Apr 21: In order to sought the public support in favour of Congress candidate, Raman Bhalla, a meeting of the National Conference Party workers was held here today. The meeting was organised by senior National Conference leader Mohinder Singh and presided by Ajay Sadotra Additional General Secretary and Rattan Lal Gupta, Provincial president, JKNC. Speaking on the occasion, Mohinder Singh stressed upon the party workers to work for the people & as per the party...
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More and more, parents are opting America’s children out of public school. The share of children ages 5 to 17 enrolled in public schools fell by almost 4 percentage points from 2012 to 2022, an NBC News analysis of Census Bureau data found, even as the overall population grew. NBC News’ analysis found: 87.0% of children were enrolled in public school in 2022, compared to 90.7% in 2012.In Kentucky, the share of school-age children in public schools decreased by almost 8 percentage points. In...
As tensions continue to rise between Israel and Iran following the Islamic Republic's attack on Israel and threats from Israel to counterattack, a number of Iranian athletes expressed support for Israel, despite the risk involved. Mobina Rostami, who plays on the Iranian women's volleyball team, came out against the attack, expressed support for Israel and was arrested by the authorities. Now, no one knows where she is. "As an Iranian, I am truly ashamed of the authorities' attack on Israel,"...
Senator Tom Cotton again encouraged Americans to deal with "pro-Hamas" protestors the MAGA way — as in manhandling them with brute force and violence. "How it should be done," the Arkansas lawmaker Xitted on his Twitter account this morning, alongside a video showing angry drivers in France getting out of theirs car to toss, drag, and kick traffic-blocking climate protesters to the side of the road. — Read the rest
The University of Southern California has canceled a commencement speech by its 2024 valedictorian, a Muslim student who has expressed support for Palestinians, citing “substantial" security risks for the event that draws 65,000 people to campus. “The intensity of feelings, fueled by both social media and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has grown to include many voices outside of USC and has escalated to the point of creating substantial risks relating to security and disruption at...
Cair declares University of Southern California 'cowardly' for prohibiting
(The Center Square) – A victory claimed by Republicans was met with Democrats predicting a voter backlash against the legislators in November. In a party line 23-10 vote, the Senate passed House Bill 2634 on Tuesday after an 11-hour filibuster by Democrats. The bill would restrict public funds from agencies affiliated with abortion providers. A Senate amendment was added to the bill, so the House must vote again on the bill. It passed 104-48 in the House on March 4. ...
Ryan Reynolds posted a heartwarming reply to a die-hard Wrexham fan after they sealed back-to-back promotions. The Red Dragons sealed a spot in League One with a 6-0 victory over Forest Green Rover