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Girls participation in sports up, boys participation down: Report
Is the Caitlin Clark effect starting to have an impact on youth sports? A new report shows participation from girls in sports increased, while the number of boys joining sports teams declined. According to the Aspen Institute’s National State of Play report, half of boys aged 6 to 17 signed up for sports in 2013,… -
Appeals court rules barring pregame prayer does not violate First Amendment
A federal appeals court ruled that the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) did not violate First Amendment rights when it blocked a Tampa Christian school’s request to broadcast a pregame prayer over the loudspeaker at a 2015 football championship. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a previous ruling, finding that announcements over… -
CNN host, panelist react after ‘beeper’ line leads to network ban
CNN banned conservative political consultant Ryan Girdusky from its network on Monday, Oct. 28, after a live segment on “Newsnight with Abby Phillip.” Now the host of the show and the commentator are speaking out. During the segment, panelists were discussing the rhetoric used at former President Donald Trump’s recent rally at Madison Square Garden… -
Harris campaign’s gun-free Fortnite map sees less than 400 players
In a move to engage younger voters, Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign released its custom map, “Freedom Town, USA,” on the popular game “Fortnite” this week. Unlike most Fortnite maps, Freedom Town has no guns—a design decision that has garnered both praise and criticism on social media. Harris’ campaign created Freedom Town to connect with the… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces two new accusations of sexual assault of minors
Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing more allegations of sexual abuse against minors. Two new lawsuits were filed on Monday, Oct. 28. One of them claims that the hip-hop star drugged and sexually assaulted a 10-year-old boy in a New York City hotel room in 2005. The other lawsuit accuses Combs of a similar assault… -
USA Today, Gannett papers won’t endorse 2024 presidential candidate
In a move marking a shift in the media’s approach to election coverage, Gannett’s USA TODAY Network announced it won’t endorse any presidential or national candidates for the 2024 election. USA TODAY and over 200 other Gannett-owned publications will instead focus on local issues, though editors at these local outlets can endorse state and local… -
Most profitable US fishing port voices concerns over offshore wind projects
The New Bedford Port Authority, which oversees the nation’s most profitable commercial fishing hub, is voicing concerns over new offshore wind developments that could impact critical scalloping grounds. Generating over $400 million annually, around 80% of the region’s fishing industry revenue stems from its scallop harvests. Over the next 16 years, the most impacted fisheries… -
Russia, Iran, China targeting US voters with election disinformation
Foreign actors are ramping up sophisticated disinformation campaigns ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to intelligence officials. The campaigns, led by Russia, Iran and China, seek to erode trust in American democracy through targeted influence across multiple platforms. In 2016, Russian efforts to interfere in the U.S. election were often clumsy. Officials said… -
Arrests made in connection with $1M teacher cheating scheme in Texas
Texas authorities revealed that they have uncovered a massive teacher certification cheating ring. Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced on Monday, Oct. 28, the arrests of several individuals in connection with an approximately $1 million alleged scheme involving hundreds of people taking false exams, and at least 200 teachers instructing students across the state… -
Would you pay over a million dollars for a banana & duct tape?
Sotheby’s announced it would auction a piece titled “Comedian” in November 2024 in New York, estimating it will sell for between $1 million and $1.5 million. The artwork includes a banana, a roll of duct tape, a certificate of authenticity, and instructions on how to properly display the unconventional sculpture. The piece made waves when… -
Maryland offshore wind project sued over economic and environmental concerns
A proposed offshore wind project off Maryland’s coast is encountering resistance from the nearby community of Ocean City. The city challenged the federal government’s approval of the development and filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The project aims to generate over 2 gigawatts of renewable energy, potentially powering more than… -
New top candy this year as Americans spend almost $12B on Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, many people are still deciding on costumes but trick-or-treaters already know what treats they are aiming for. According to a 2024 ranking by CandyStory.com, M&M’s jumped to the No. 1 spot this year, dethroning long-time favorite Reese’s Cups, which came in second. Sour Patch Kids rose two places to… -
New policy could mean fewer broken McDonald’s ice cream machines
For years, McDonald’s fans across the U.S. faced a familiar disappointment after visiting their local restaurant hoping for a McFlurry or ice cream cone, only to learn the ice cream machine was down. This frustration stemmed from McDonald’s dependence on specialized technicians from Taylor, the machines’ manufacturer, to service the frequently malfunctioning ice cream equipment.…
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