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Black girls in school face increased discipline: Report
A new report from a congressional watchdog reveals that Black girls in public schools face more discipline and harsher punishments than their peers from other racial backgrounds. The study, released Thursday, Sept. 19, was commissioned by Democratic congressional members. Some involved included Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.… -
No recognition of Israel without Palestinian state: Saudi crown prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made it clear on Wednesday, Sept. 18, that Saudi Arabia will not recognize Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The crown prince’s comments emphasized the creation of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. He also highlighted the kingdom’s commitment to Palestinian sovereignty, something… -
NYPD to release bodycam footage from controversial subway shooting
The New York Police Department said it plans to release body camera footage of the police shooting inside a Brooklyn subway station. The NYPD held a news conference the night of Wednesday, Sept. 18, detailing what happened moments before the shooting on Sunday, Sept. 15, that injured the suspect, two bystanders and one of the… -
Tucker Carlson launches nicotine pouches to compete with Zyn
Conservative talker Tucker Carlson launched a nicotine pouch that he hopes will compete with the massive popularity of Zyn. Carlson’s foray into the business started with an appearance on comedian Theo Von’s podcast last year where he was actually talking about his love for Zyn. “The truth is, Zyn is a powerful work enhancer, and also… -
Who’s Larry Ellison and what’s Oracle? Bezos challenged as No. 2 richest
Oracle chairman and co-founder Larry Ellison is making moves near the top of the list of the world’s richest people. The tech billionaire recently surpassed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to take over the No. 2 slot, although there is now back-and-forth for the position. Ellison has an estimated net worth of just over $200 billion… -
Tupperware, 78-year-old iconic food storage brand, files for bankruptcy
Tupperware, the iconic food storage company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late Tuesday, Sept. 17. It’s a downturn for the company that was founded in 1946 by chemist Earl Tupper. Soon after its creation, women took on the role of Tupperware advocates, inviting others over to their homes to display the benefits of the patented… -
Study reveals issues Gen Alpha has making friends
Researchers in Michigan have revealed the top reasons children struggle to make friends. Experts at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital talked with 1,031 families and found that 19% of parents fear their child has no friends. According to the poll, 90% of parents said they wanted to help their child make more friends. About 20% of… -
Trump boosts his crypto chops with a new private venture
Former President Donald Trump was off the campaign trail Monday, Sept. 16, as he took part in a live stream to promote a new cryptocurrency venture. Though he took part in a Q&A to start the event, there are still plenty of questions left unanswered about World Liberty Financial (WLF). The former president, along with… -
Markets are betting on a supersized rate cut. Why the Fed may disappoint.
Markets are increasingly betting the Federal Reserve will make a supersized rate cut at this week’s meeting. There are two camps: Those who believe the Fed will cut interest rates by 25 basis points and those who believe the Fed will double up to 50 basis points. A week ago, 2 out of 3 futures traders… -
Suspect in second attempt on Trump’s life urged Iran to kill Trump in book
Ryan Routh, the suspect in the apparent second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, encouraged Iran to kill Trump in his self-published book titled “Ukraine’s Unwinnable War.” Routh made several statements, including “You are free to assassinate Trump,” in his book. Routh’s social media activity, which included over 500 posts on X, showed support… -
Idaho coffee shop owner awarded $4 million in pro-police flag lawsuit
An Idaho coffee shop owner won her case against Boise State University administrators after being pressured to move off campus for displaying a pro-police flag. A jury delivered the verdict Friday, Sept. 13, awarding Sarah Jo Fendley $4 million. Fendley, who owns Big City Coffee, filed a $10 million tort claim against the university in… -
2 retired FDNY chiefs arrested in corruption probe
Two retired New York City Fire Department chiefs are facing serious charges after being arrested on Monday, Sept. 16, as part of a yearlong corruption investigation. The two allegedly accepted $190,000 in bribes in exchange for expediting inspections. According to the indictment unsealed on Monday, Brian Cordasco and Anthony Saccavino repeatedly abused their positions as… -
RFK Jr. faces federal probe over whale beheading, calls it politically motivated
Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he is under federal investigation for allegedly removing a whale’s head with a chainsaw and transporting it across state lines in the 1990s. Speaking during a recent Trump campaign event in Glendale, Arizona over the weekend, Kennedy said he believes the probe is politically motivated. “Right after…