Lancaster County, PA

Columbus, OH

Fox Business

Another school year has begun yet one massive problem is still persisting: a shortage in teachers. Experts believe we have created "unsustainable" conditions for teachers today.

Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education

South Carolina State

Greenwood, SC

New York Post

Susan Smith, in prison for the 1994 murder of her two young sons, has a parole hearing in early November — but if her former husband has anything to do with it, she’ll remain in prison.

The killer mom has reached out to her ex, David Smith, asking him not to oppose her bid for freedom. But a family member tells The Post that Smith will “100% oppose” her release from prison. 

“He has every right to stand in her way, and that’s exactly what he’s about to do,” says the Smith relative. “She killed his kids, caused him a lifetime...

Killer mom Susan Smith begging father of kids she drowned not to oppose her parole this year

Florida State

Miami Gardens, FL

Law & Crime

A Florida mother beat her toddler with a hanger while on FaceTime with the girl’s father — showcasing the violence on the screen — and even threatened to kill the child, police in the Sunshine State allege. Aaliyah Shantrelle Herring, 25, stands accused of one count each...

‘I’ll eliminate her my damn self’: Florida mother allegedly whipped 3-year-old daughter with hanger on FaceTime video, claimed her ex created the footage with AI

Bucks County, PA

Sellersville, PA

CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A Sellersville man was sentenced to 12.5-25 years in state prison for raping a 15-year-old girl in a Giant grocery store parking lot, the Bucks County District Attorney's Office announced Monday.Miguel Angel Sanchez, 33, pleaded no contest in May to multiple counts of rape, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, trafficking individuals and other related crimes, according to the DA's Office. Under this plea, the 33-year-old acknowledged the evidence provided against him was enough to convict him at a trial, officials said.Sanchez's sentencing follows an investigation that began on Oct. 24, 2023. Quakertown police said they...

Man sentenced for raping 15-year-old in Giant grocery store parking lot

Booneville, MS

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Mississippi News Group

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. According to the Prentiss County Sheriff’s Department, a Booneville man has been charged with multiple counts of molestation following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of a child.

Man Charged with Child Molestation; Woman Accused of Contributing to Delinquency

Alaska State

The US Sun

LUDACRIS has sparked concern by drinking glacier water in Alaska. Fans immediately warned the Atlanta-based rapper about the potential hazards of consuming the unfiltered water, including bacteria, parasites, and viruses. On Monday, Ludacris, whose real name is Christopher Bridges, shared a video of himself sampling glacier water in Alaska on Instagram. It seemed that he […]

Ludacris sparks concern by drinking glacier water in Alaska as fans warn him about dangerous ‘bacteria and viruses’

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NewsNinja

‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Pennsylvania State

Wilkes-barre, PA

Straight Arrow News SANcom

At a recent rally in Pennsylvania, supporters left before Trump finished his speech and they expressed frustration with his message.

Trump supporters walk out on MAGA rally before it ends

Philadelphia, PA

A couple who were allegedly "getting busy" in the backseat of their car had a lucky escape after the vehicle accidentally rolled into a Philadelphia river. Police believe the pair were engaged in sexual activity in the 2020 Range Rover, which was parked along the roadway in Fairmount Park. But at some point, the vehicle was accidentally disengaged, causing it to roll right into the Schuylkill River in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Philadelphia couple 'getting busy' in the backseat of their car accidentally roll into the river

Washington, DC

(Photo courtesy Washington Blade) Washington, D.C. | Local LGBTQ activists are considering staging a kissing protest outside the Dupont Circle Shake Shack restaurant following the report that as many as four or five Shake Shack employees assaulted a gay man at the restaurant on Aug. 17 after he and his male partner kissed each other while waiting for their food order.

LGBTQ+ activists considering ‘kissing protest’ at DC Shake Shack

Snopes

The presidential candidate has repeatedly claimed the alleged work experience in an attempt to connect with low-wage workers.

Fact Check: Harris Claims She Worked at McDonald's in College. Here's What We Know

Texas State

Latin Times

A federal judge in Texas has expanded a ruling that blocks protections for LGBTQ students in the state in the context of Title IX. Concretely, the ruling now prohibits any future action by the federal Department of Education regarding the banning of discrimination on educational settings on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Federal judge in Texas expands block of Biden administration protection of LGBTQ students to any future Title IX regulations

Lowe's will no longer participate in surveys for Human Rights Campaign, an advocacy group supporting transgender rights, and is also combining its various business resource groups that represent diverse employees into one umbrella organization, an internal memo obtained by Reuters on Monday showed. The company will not be sponsoring or...

Home improvement retailer Lowe's latest U.S. firm to end some diversity policies

Maine State

Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

Quitman, MS

Clarke County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Memory Smith, a former bookkeeper for Quitman High School, has been charged with embezzlement following an investigation by the State Auditor’s office.

Former High School Bookkeeper Charged with Embezzlement in Clarke County

Louisiana Illuminator

WASHINGTON — U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said Thursday he is launching a “2024 Back to School Bus Tour” in early September that will include stops in multiple battleground states across the United States as he and other Biden administration officials highlight their work in investing in public education. While not a campaign event, the […]

U.S. education secretary to launch back-to-school bus tour that includes swing states

Vermont State

"Families will no longer be able to sue their children’s schools over forced vaccination following the ruling," one X user said.

Fact Check: State of Vermont Can Vaccinate Children Without Parental Consent?

The Mirror US

The lawsuit marks the second time the massive retail chain has been caught deceiving customers using unethical business practices

Walmart shopper catches 'deceptive' rollbacks and files massive lawsuit against super store

When a team of determined rescuers was driving down a road, they noticed a white, fluffy animal lying motionless in a field. They immediately stopped the car knowing that it was probably a helpless dog who desperately needed a helping hand. And, it was a good thing that they did...

Rescuers Went To Save This Scared Dog And Quickly Noticed Something Was On His Neck

Oklahoma State

WashingtonExaminer

The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board agreed to rescind the contract establishing the nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school, but a federal appeal could rule in favor of the school. The board agreed to rescind the contract Monday, following a state Supreme Court ruling deeming the public funding of St. Isidore of Seville Catholic […]

Oklahoma school board rescinds Catholic charter school contract ahead of federal appeal

WITF

NewsBreak

Elanco parents criticize nonbinary substitute kindergarten teacher’s placement

Eastern Lancaster County School District is facing pushback from some parents over the placement of who they say is a nonbinary substitute teacher at a Blue...

Elanco parents criticize nonbinary substitute kindergarten teacher’s placement

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