New York City, NY

Columbus, OH

Malvern, PA

In February, Patrice Motz, a veteran Spanish teacher at Great Valley Middle School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, was warned by another teacher that problems were brewing. Some eighth-graders at Motz's public school had created fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers, and Motz, who had never used TikTok before, created the accounts. She...

School shaken as students target teacher on TikTok

Georgia State

Monroe County, NY

Law & Crime

A teen has been in jail for months after his own dad and sister reportedly told authorities of alleged assaults against a donkey and the family dog. Apparently others in the jailhouse were aware.
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Teen bestiality suspect caught by own dad and sister allegedly flipped out and punched an inmate who mocked him with donkey sounds behind bars

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on September 21, 2021. It has since been updated. Children's early ages and influences shape their vision for the future and that's why having good teachers is so crucial. In a world where inequity is rife, kids understanding the concept can go a long way in course-correcting the future. A 21-year-old third-grade teacher, Aimee, posted a video on TikTok showing how she spells out fairness and equity to kids and it's eye-opening. Not only does it teach kids about existing inequity but it also helps them understand the need for the allocation of resources to address the inequity.

Teacher explains equity, tells students why they can’t be treated equally and it's eye-opening

Wisconsin State

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Fond Du Lac, WI

NewsByJoshua

Mercury Marine is laying off around 1,700 hourly employees in Fond du Lac, according to a spokesperson. The company is hitting the brakes with “short-term layoffs,” which will see workers lose eight weeks of work, split into two-week chunks. This move has certainly caught many by surprise.

A Wisconsin company is laying off thousands of workers

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

NewsNinja

For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

ComingSoon

Disclaimer: The article contains mentions of murder and gun violence. Reader discretion is advised. In December 2012, a young man named Adam Lanza entered Sandy Hook Elementary School and opened fire on teachers and students. Reports indicate that 26 people died in the shooting, and two people were injured. Furthermore, media outlets revealed that twenty children lost their lives in the shooting incident. After wreaking havoc for several minutes, Lanza committed suicide after authorities got inside the school premises. The incident forced the school’s management to move students to a temporary location. However, the Sandy Hook Elementary School opened again as a new educational institution in 2016.

Is Sandy Hook Elementary School Still Open?

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

Cheryl E Preston

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Nebraska State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern and Central Plains, with risks of damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes. Check below for further details, timing and much more information.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Northern/Central Plains; July 3, 2024

WashingtonExaminer

In the middle of pro-Palestinian protests that sent campuses into turmoil, administrators at Columbia University appear to have downplayed alleged antisemitism and claimed that Jewish leaders at the school might fundraise off the issue. According to a series of text messages obtained by the House Education and Workforce Committee through its inquiry into the response […]

Columbia University administrators claim Jewish leaders would fundraise off campus antisemitism: Text messages

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Los Angeles, CA

The Independent

 A federal judge ordered Monday that the University of California, Los Angeles, craft a plan to protect Jewish students, months after pro-Palestinian protests broke out on campus.Three Jewish students sued the university in June, alleging that they experienced discrimination on campus amid demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war. Yitzchok Frankel, a UCLA law student who is Jewish, said in the lawsuit that he declined an invitation from the director of student life to help host a lunch gathering because he did not feel safe participating.“Under ordinary circumstances, I would have leapt at the chance to participate in this event,” Frankel...

UCLA ordered by judge to craft plan in support of Jewish students

Mississippi State

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Jackson, MS

Mississippi News Group

JACKSON, Miss. - In a decisive move today, State Auditor Shad White announced the arrest of Lacosta Lee, a contracted probation officer affiliated with Court Programs, Inc (CPI), on charges of embezzlement. Special Agents from the State Auditor’s Office took Lee into custody following allegations that she misappropriated funds intended for court-ordered fines and fees.

Probation Officer Arrested in Embezzlement Case

Sacramento, CA

Hollywood Unlocked

A Sacramento high school biology teacher was suspended after being administered a test that named and mocked students for being crossed-eyed along with making racist remarks. RELATED STORIES: Maryland Teacher Under Investigation For Allowing Female Students To Take Down Braids To Return To Work After Being Cleared Of Any Wrongdoing Alex Nguyen, a teacher at ... Read more
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California High School Teacher Administers Offensive And Racist Biology Exam

The Atlantic

Poor Black Kids Are Doing Better. Poor White Kids Are Doing Worse.

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Brooklyn, NY

Jersey City, NJ

Hoboken, NJ

The Staten Island Advance

NewsBreak

New Black studies curriculum to launch in NYC schools this fall

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new Black studies curriculum for students in pre-K through 12th grade will launch in New York City public schools in the...

New Black studies curriculum to launch in NYC schools this fall

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