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The Texas education commissioner is now officially weighing his options for Fort Worth ISD after a now-closed school triggered the state’s school intervention law. In a May 5 letter to Superintendent Karen Molinar and board President Roxanne Martinez, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath said the district’s accountability ratings triggered a state law that requires him to intervene.Fort Worth ISD spokespeople did not immediately respond to a request to comment.The issue: The Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade failed to meet state standards for five straight years — a threshold that mandates either a campus closure or the appointment of a…
A judge sided with Aidan Kearney, a blogger known as “Turtleboy,” on Monday and denied an attempt by prosecutors to bring him back to jail. Judge Michael Doolin’s decision came after a tense hearing last week when prosecutors argued a motion to revoke Kearney’s bail in his ongoing witness intimidation case in Norfolk County Superior Court. “The words stated by the defendant, a journalist, on his YouTube live video of April 26, 2025, do not mandate revocation of his bail,” Doolin wrote. The judge wrote that the comments do not violate the court’s order to have no contact, direct or…
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, which means you still have time to find a thoughtful gift for mom (with just a couple of clicks). Whether your mom enjoys getting pampered, being outdoors, or life’s simple pleasures, these gifts will show your gratitude for all that Mom has done. It’s the thought that counts, of course, but a special gift never hurts! We may earn a commission if you buy through links on our site. Prices are accurate at the time of publication.1.) RENPHO Electric Heating Pad, $42.99 (28% off) Let’s be honest, Mom is carrying the family on her…
Police have arrested two suspects after a shooting in Gastonia left two hospitalized. GASTONIA, N.C. — Two people were arrested in connection with a shooting that injured two people in Gastonia on Saturday, police said. Around 8 p.m., officers from the Gastonia Police Department responded to reports of gunshots on Spencer Avenue. When officers arrived, they found two people who had been shot. Both victims were taken to the hospital with injuries that aren’t considered life-threatening. Gastonia Police announced that two suspects are charged in connection with the incident. Christian Michelle Cash, 32, faces multiple charges, including two counts of…
Starting in 2028, the city will shift to universal curbside recycling from its current subscription-based model. This means residents will automatically receive recycling pickup at no additional cost.Trash collection changes will come firstThe program is a part of a new trash collection contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems that starts in January 2026 and is expected to save the city $40 million over five years.Natalie van Dongen, Department of Public Works deputy director, said the two-year delay allows time for a smooth transition and public education on recycling.“A universal curbside recycling program is only as strong as the education and outreach.”…
[Craig Nigrelli] More than 5 million people are currently in default when it comes to their student loans, according to CNBC… and on Monday, the federal government will resume collection efforts. Currently, more than 42 million Americans have student loan payments. That debt amounts to about $1.6 trillion. Of those 42 million, 5 million are in default. As a result, the federal government can try to re-coup that money by going after debtors’ paychecks, income tax refunds, Social Security benefits or disability. Collection efforts have been on hold for several years, as the Biden administration tried to give relief to…
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Farmers are reliant on Mother Nature for rain. However, too much or too little of it can yield negative outcomes.U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently got a tour of the Schmitmeyer farm in Darke County, where massive, self-driving equipment called 360 RAIN is being used.”What an inspiring time we’ve had here today at this beautiful farm to see the regenerative farming that is happening here and what they’re doing with everything produced,” she said. “Even the manure is used in total to fertilize organically or to fertilize naturally, I should say.”That manure and water are…
A hacker stole data from TeleMessage, an Israeli company that sells versions of the Signal app to the United States government, 404 Media reported in a story published Sunday, May 4. The hack shows the vulnerabilities of an app that gathers information from some of the highest-ranking officials in government. How are TeleMessage and the Signal app connected to recent events? Reuters reported that TeleMessage is the unofficial version of Signal, which is the app used by former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz. Waltz created a Signal group chat about U.S. efforts to attack Houthi rebels in Yemen that accidentally…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said over the weekend of May 3 that he hopes nuclear weapons won’t be needed in Ukraine, even as Russian strikes continue across the country. That same day, The New York Times reported that the U.S. is sending a refurbished Patriot missile system to Ukraine and weighing additional transfers from Europe to bolster Kyiv’s air defenses. Putin: ‘I hope’ nuclear weapons won’t be needed In comments aired on Russian state television and reported by PBS on Sunday, May 4, Putin said that so far there has been no need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine —…
At 2:01 p.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch valid from 8 p.m. until Tuesday 8 p.m. for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden counties.The weather service comments, “Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.””Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris,” explains the weather service. “You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to…