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North Dakota school board reverses decision to ban pledge
After backlash from around the country and at home North Dakota School Board officials reversed course on its decision to drop the pledge of allegiance. Last Wednesday, the Fargo School Board voted 7-2 to do away with reciting the pledge. Opponents said it violated the district’s diversity and inclusion code because saying “under God” did… -
‘Candidate quality’: Minority Leader McConnell concerned about midterms
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is not hopeful about Republicans’ chances of regaining control of the Senate. McConnell expressed concern Thursday about the candidates on the ballot in November’s midterms. “I think there’s probably a greater likelihood the House flips than the Senate,” McConnell said. “Senate races are just different — they’re statewide. Candidate… -
Judge approves release of Trump affidavit; R. Kelly trial; Putin, Xi to attend G-20 summit
On August 19, 2022, a judge approves the partial release of the Mar a Lago affidavit, a star witness the in R. Kelly trial testified, and Xi, Putin to attend G-20 Summit. Judge approves partial release of Mar-a-Lago affidavit – Portions of the affidavit that led to last week’s raid on former President Donald Trump’s… -
Memes playing pivotal role in PA Senate race between Fetterman, Oz
John Fetterman is back on the campaign trail after experiencing a life-threatening health scare in March. Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor has appeared before the media after recovering from a stroke. The tattoo-bearing, hoodie-wearing, and meme-sharing politician is running for U.S. Senate against former TV doctor Mehmet Oz. Both are vying to replace retiring Sen. Pat Toomey… -
Lawmakers push to raise pilot retirement age, FAA polls public on seat size
Weather delays, pilot shortages, and flight cancellations have made for tumultuous travel adventures for some Americans. Despite the airline ails, Neil Leonard booked a flight to attend a business conference in Omaha, Nebraska. “So, it’s been interesting with all the cancellations and flights in all,” Leonard said. “I was more apprehensive about coming.” “We have a… -
Are Texas’ energy providers ready to handle cryptocurrency mining boom?
Several major crypto mining companies in Texas are powering down their facilities to provide energy companies relief. Triple-digit temperatures this summer have pushed the state’s energy grids to the brink. ERCOT, the agency that manages electricity distribution for the majority of the state, is asking customers to conserve energy in any way they can. While… -
How the last five presidents played a part in building America’s border wall
In March, illegal migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border exceeded a 22-year high, according to the Department of Homeland Security. A few weeks later, 53 migrants were found dead inside an abandoned tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas. DHS called it the deadliest smuggling case in U.S. history. While the solution to address immigration is not simple,… -
‘It’s just wrong’: Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs takes on Big Pharma
Getting access to affordable and potentially life-saving medications is an ongoing challenge in America, especially if you find yourself unemployed and uninsured. Cost Plus Drugs, a new online pharmacy, is aiming to shake up the pharmaceutical industry by charging a fraction of the price that large pharmacies charge. Billionaire Mark Cuban, the owner of the… -
From finance to football, Mellody Hobson is shaking up corporate America
Mellody Hobson is one of the most powerful women in corporate America. While some may not know her name, she is breaking barriers in finance and football. Hobson is the co-CEO of Chicago-based Ariel Investments, the first Black-owned mutual investment firm in the U.S., which oversees nearly $18B in assets. She’s on the board of… -
‘They cannot put it under the rug’: NDA bill aims to give voice to victims
Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, comedian and actor Bill Cosby and Fox News CEO Roger Ailes used non-disclosure agreements to silence women accusing them of sexual misconduct. To curb this type of misconduct in the workplace, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Congress drafted the Speak Out Act. The bill builds upon a law President Biden… -
Why are Fortune 500 companies obsessed with Texas?
Caterpillar, one of the nation’s largest construction equipment manufacturers, is relocating its headquarters from Deerfield, Illinois, to Irving, Texas. The announcement came after the state received recognition for being home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, the most in the country. Within the last several years, Tesla, Oracle, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have made similar moves. … -
Can Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman help Biden lower gas prices?
At 36, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has made a name for himself on the world stage as the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia. The crown prince is the son of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who ascended the throne following the death of his half-brother, King Abdullah, in 2015. MBS quickly rose in… -
Police: Highland Park suspect ‘seriously contemplated’ second shooting
Just minutes after the suspect in Monday’s mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois made a virtual appearance in court, local authorities revealed he allegedly considered committing a second shooting while on the run. According to authorities, Robert Crimo III fled to the Madison, Wisconsin area after the parade shooting.…
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